Advancing Security in Next-Generation Networks: CONFIDENTIAL6G at Open Source Summit Europe 2024
Advancing Security in Next-Generation Networks: CONFIDENTIAL6G at Open Source Summit Europe 2024
Dusan Borovcanin from Ultraviolet Consult (UVC) and Drasko Draskovic from Abstract Machines, partners in the CONFIDENTIAL6G project, recently participated in the Open Source Summit Europe 2024. The event, hosted by the Linux Foundation, is a leading platform for developers, technologists, and open-source advocates to exchange ideas, share expertise, and explore the latest advancements in open-source technology.
As representatives of the CONFIDENTIAL6G project, Dusan and Drasko contributed to the summit by delivering a talk at the “Confidential Computing Mini Summit.” Their session focused on exploring the challenges and solutions related to enhancing security and privacy in next-generation communication systems using confidential computing technologies.
The presentation emphasized how confidential computing can protect sensitive data during processing by leveraging trusted execution environments (TEEs). This approach is increasingly critical in the context of 6G networks, where secure and efficient data management is paramount.
Their talk addressed key aspects such as:
- Data Security Enhancements: Discussing how confidential computing can mitigate risks by securing data in use, complementing traditional methods that protect data at rest and in transit.
- Deployment Challenges: Highlighting real-world challenges in deploying confidential computing solutions at scale within complex telecommunications infrastructures.
- Future Applications: Exploring potential use cases where confidential computing can enable secure edge processing, privacy-preserving AI, and secure multi-party computation.
Their participation reinforced the CONFIDENTIAL6G project’s commitment to driving innovation in secure and privacy-aware technologies for next-generation networks. By engaging with the broader open-source community, the project aims to contribute to the development of secure frameworks that benefit both industry and society.
The Open Source Summit Europe continues to be an important venue for fostering collaboration and innovation.
For those interested in learning more, the full talk is available on YouTube: Watch the Full Talk Here. Dusan and Drasko’s involvement showcased how interdisciplinary cooperation within the CONFIDENTIAL6G project can lead to practical solutions addressing critical challenges in secure communication technologies.