Open RAN security: Challenges and opportunities

Open RAN (ORAN, O-RAN) represents a novel industry-level standard for (Radio Access Network), which defines interfaces that support inter-operation between vendors’ equipment and offer network flexibility at lower cost. integrates the benefits advancements of softwarization Artificial Intelligence to enhance operation devices operations. offers new possibilities so different stakeholders can develop solution in this open ecosystem. However, bring security privacy challenges. As an entirely configuration than what exists today, it could lead severe issues if mismanaged, are understandably taking cautious approach towards deployment. In particular, paper analyzes risks challenges associated with architecture. Then, discusses possible solutions secure architecture presents relevant standardization efforts security. Finally, we discuss how be used deploy more advanced 5G beyond RAN.