Stakeholders
The XTRUST-6G project is designed with a broad spectrum of stakeholders in mind, with the goal of disseminating and exploiting the project’s results to impact a variety of sectors. The target audience includes mobile network operators, ICT industry professionals, researchers, and open-source communities, each of whom will benefit from the project’s outputs in unique and valuable ways. Below is an overview of how each group stands to gain from the project:
Mobile Network Operators and Private Network Owners
Interest in XTRUST-6G:
Mobile network operators (MNOs) and private network owners are key players in offering connectivity services. XTRUST-6G will provide them with tools, frameworks, and solutions that will strengthen the security of their infrastructure. Specifically, these stakeholders can leverage the project’s outcomes to enhance the resilience of their networks against emerging cyber threats, optimize network security, and adopt the latest 6G cybersecurity solutions.
Benefit:
Improved security measures for protecting networks, as well as an opportunity to implement cutting-edge solutions that can future-proof their infrastructures against evolving cyber risks.
ICT Industry: Software and Hardware Vendors, Integrators, Service Providers
Interest in XTRUST-6G:
The ICT industry, which includes software vendors, hardware manufacturers, system integrators, and service providers, plays a critical role in delivering secure services. XTRUST-6G’s developed tools and solutions will directly benefit these stakeholders by enhancing their ability to offer more secure and robust products and services. Through the integration of XTRUST-6G’s solutions, they can help safeguard the evolving 6G ecosystem.
Benefit:
Enhanced security capabilities for products and services, fostering innovation while mitigating security risks and improving overall service delivery.
Research and Academia: Academic and Research Institutes, Scientific and Technical Committees, EU and National R&D Projects
Interest in XTRUST-6G:
The academic and research communities are fundamental to advancing knowledge in the fields of ICT, cybersecurity, and telecommunications. XTRUST-6G offers substantial opportunities to foster new research domains, building on the project’s findings to define state-of-the-art research activities. The project also provides opportunities to enhance educational programs, from undergraduate courses to PhD studies.
Benefit:
Academic institutions can extend the research domains set by XTRUST-6G, create specialized courses, and develop new research directions. Furthermore, XTRUST-6G provides an avenue for developing new PhD opportunities, contributing to the growing body of knowledge in 6G security.
Open-Source Communities: Developing Security Tools and Components
Interest in XTRUST-6G:
Open-Source communities focused on security tools and components play a pivotal role in the cybersecurity ecosystem. XTRUST-6G will contribute valuable resources and knowledge to existing open-source initiatives. The integration of XTRUST-6G’s tools into open-source security frameworks will drive innovation and foster new collaborative efforts. These communities will have the opportunity to build on the project’s results and incorporate them into broader open-source security tools.
Benefit:
The open-source community can enhance and integrate XTRUST-6G's tools into other security components, accelerating the development of innovative security solutions and making them accessible to a wider audience.
The XTRUST-6G project is committed to ensuring that its outputs have a broad and meaningful impact.
By engaging stakeholders across the mobile network, ICT, academic, and open-source communities, the project aims to deliver tangible benefits for securing 6G infrastructures and services, driving further innovation in cybersecurity, and fostering the development of new educational and research opportunities.