Risks Associated with Edge Computing in 5G Networks

Today the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Note, Edge vs. Core – An Increasingly Less Pronounced Distinction in 5G Networks, to inform stakeholders about the risks of untrusted components within 5G networks. This product is intended to provide an overview of edge computing and represents CISA’s analysis of the risks associated with installation of untrusted components into 5G infrastructure. CISA notes it represents the beginning of its analysis on this issue, to be augmented as the technology evolves.

In addition to the Note, CISA has released its 5G Strategy and 5G Basics Infographic to educate stakeholders on key challenges and risks associated with the technology underpinning 5G networks. To learn more about CISA’s role in 5G, visit www.cisa.gov/5G.