XTRUST-6G Defines Platform and Pilot Requirements to Drive Secure and Quantum-Proof 6G Networks

We are thrilled to announce that the first version of the XTRUST-6G platform and pilot requirements has been successfully completed, marking an important milestone for the XTRUST-6G project. XTRUST-6G consortium has defined use cases, system requirements, and pilot scenarios that will guide the development of next-generation cybersecurity solutions for 6G networks. XTRUST-6G aims at developing a strong, zero-trust, and quantum-proof security architecture for future 6G infrastructures. Through extensive literature review, threat landscape mapping and stakeholder consultation, the requirements analysis integrates the technical and operational specifications of the platform in such a way that project innovations are placed within real challenges and user expectations.

The relevant project report also includes five pilot scenarios that will serve as proof-of-concept of the project’s technologies in practical contexts. These include securing electric vehicle charging infrastructure empowered by 6G, safeguarding autonomous cars, enabling quantum key distribution, securing UAV-assisted communications, and protecting virtualized 6G infrastructure. A comprehensive threat analysis and a functional, security, and privacy requirements catalogue tailored to each specific pilot’s needs has been also defined. With the requirements phase now complete, XTRUST-6G has a firm specification framework to design and develop its groundbreaking security solutions, following up with the detailed architecture design.

Picture below: The XTRUST-6G platform