About XTRUST-6g
XTRUST-6G aims to establish a robust security framework for 6G ecosystems, grounded in the zero-trust principle and prioritizing resilience, privacy, and dependability. At its core, the project will implement dynamic access control through a context-aware, risk-based policy engine that leverages cyber-threat intelligence and behavioral insights from 6G infrastructure.
To mitigate attack risks, the project will focus on micro-segmentation, isolating vulnerable virtualized functions from critical O-RAN assets to prevent lateral movement and minimize potential damage. Advanced AI-driven security measures will be deployed to optimize attack surface reduction and enhance intrusion detection. A next-generation extended detection and response (XDR) solution will be developed, integrating collaborative intrusion detection networks and graph-based threat modeling to enable real-time, adaptive responses to sophisticated multi-stage attacks.
XTRUST - 6G
The next-generation cybersecurity tools
Through these efforts, XTRUST-6G aims to fortify 6G communication infrastructure against evolving cyber threats, ensuring its security, resilience, and long-term sustainability.
Automation
Automation will play a key role in threat modeling, response orchestration, and secure lifecycle management of 6G applications, supported by blockchain technology. Supply chain security will be strengthened through automated vulnerability scanning and the introduction of O-RAN application certification.
Future-proof security
To ensure future-proof security, quantum-safe technologies including quantum key distribution (QKD) and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) will be incorporated to safeguard against physical layer attacks. Additionally, privacy preserving AI/ML solutions will be designed with fairness, explainability, and sustainability in mind, ensuring high energy efficiency and a minimal environmental footprint.