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Europe and Huawei: Rising cybersecurity challenges
As 5G technology supplants 3G and 4G networks, computing power, clouds, servers and processes will migrate from the core to the periphery because of a rising number of applications requiring more decentralization (source: macpixxel for GIS)
General info
What's inside
- The 5G rollout will create numerous cybersecurity risks
- EU countries are compromising between industry needs and security requirements
- Future wireless networks will be vulnerable to espionage and systemic threats
Who will benefit?
- Business leaders interested in the mobile technology sector
- Decision makers who want to understand the current debate around 5G networks
- Policymakers dealing with technology regulations in the EU
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