This workshop maps the quantum cryptographic exposure across the 5G protocol stack and builds a network function-specific migration plan for your SA or NSA deployment.
For 5G core network architects, RAN security engineers, and 3GPP SA3 participants. This session works through the cryptographic primitives embedded in the 5G signalling and authentication stack, identifies which are vulnerable to quantum attack, and builds a prioritised migration plan for each affected network function.
5G-AKA relies on ECIES for SUPI concealment (Profile A uses Curve25519, Profile B uses secp256r1). Both are broken by a sufficiently capable quantum computer running Shor's algorithm. The N32 interface between SEPPs uses TLS 1.3 with ECDHE key exchange. The SBA service mesh authenticates NF-to-NF communication with TLS mutual authentication. GTP-U tunnels on N3/N9 interfaces may use IPsec with DH key exchange. Every one of these cryptographic dependencies requires a migration path. 3GPP SA3 is studying this in TR 33.875, GSMA has published FS.40 on PQC migration for telecom, and NIST finalised ML-KEM (FIPS 203) and ML-DSA (FIPS 204) in August 2024. This workshop connects those standards to the specific network functions in your deployment and produces an actionable migration sequence.
Full day workshop structure with scheduled breaks. Content is configurable to your network architecture (SA, NSA, or private 5G), vendor environment, and regulatory jurisdiction.
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| 1 | 5G Security Architecture and Quantum Exposure Where cryptography sits in the 5G protocol stack |
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| 2 | 5G Interface Cryptographic Dependencies Protocol-level exposure mapping across the 5G core and RAN |
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| Break, after 50 min | ||
| 3 | Standards Landscape: 3GPP, GSMA, ETSI, and NIST Current and forthcoming requirements for quantum-safe 5G |
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| 4 | Interactive Demonstration Facilitator-led analysis of a reference 5G core architecture |
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| Break, after 90 min | ||
| 5 | Migration Sequencing for 5G Network Functions Which functions migrate first and why |
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| 6 | Operator Case Studies and Vendor Readiness Early movers and lessons from 5G PQC trials |
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| 7 | Q&A and Migration Roadmap Planning Building your organisation-specific PQC timeline | |
Workshops are designed and delivered by QSECDEF in collaboration with sector specialists. All facilitators have direct experience in both quantum technologies and telecommunications systems.
Workshop design and delivery
QSECDEF brings world-leading expertise in post-quantum cryptography, quantum computing strategy, and defence-grade security assessment. Our advisory membership spans 600+ organisations and 1,200+ professionals working at the intersection of quantum technologies and critical infrastructure security.
5G security architecture and operational validation
5G workshops are co-delivered with sector specialists who bring direct operational experience in mobile network security, 3GPP standards development, and 5G core network deployment. This ensures content is grounded in the protocol-level realities of production 5G networks.
Sessions are configured around your 5G network architecture (SA, NSA, or private), vendor environment, deployed releases, and roaming partner landscape. Get in touch to discuss requirements and schedule a date.
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