For the deployment of current and future technologies, DI wishes to develop a stronger evidence base around the benefits of and barriers to their deployment, with a focus on the adoption of 5G and open network infrastructure to build the resilience of networks and support innovation. DI needs to develop models and techniques to understand efficient spectrum allocation and understand the issues surrounding the use of specific spectrum bands.
DI needs to better understand the trends around technological convergence, future demand for digital connectivity, regulation around access to the internet and emerging cloud services and their impact on security.
DI wishes to complement its understanding of current technology deployment with research into the work driving future technologies to develop and increase the UK’s future capabilities.
All of this needs to be underpinned by further research into the security and resilience of UK networks, addressing future developments and threats, gaining insight into the value of security interventions and barriers to investment in security.
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
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Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Lead research organisation: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
The NATWORK project aims to develop a novel AI-leveraged self-adaptive security mechanism for 6G networks, addressing the need for self-organising, secure, and highly optimised network software.
MoatE - A cyber-security business demonstrator project for Edge Computing: * Led by UK SME Iceotope; * The University of Manchester providing technical expertise; * Avnet providing the voice of the customer, and end-use...
Funded by: ISCF
Lead research organisation: ICEOTOPE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
The project MoatE focuses on developing secure Edge facilities using AI and cyber-security, aligning with the question's focus on utilizing AI and Edge technology for secure network software.
The Internet of Things (IoT) has permeated every aspect of our lives, from our homes to public spaces like train stations and hospitals. These smart devices, known as TinyEdge, are connected to the internet and provide u...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: University of York
The project REMOTE addresses the need for secure and resilient IoT communication at the edge, partially aligning with the question's focus on secure and optimised network software.