HC3 Threat Briefing TLP White – Security Implications of 5G for Healthcare

Fifth generation cellular network technology (Officially called: 5G New Radio) adopted by 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) - international organization responsible for 3G UMTS and 4G LTE.

Several improvements

• Approximately 10 to 100 times faster than typical current cellular connections
• Faster than residential physical fiber optic cable
• Can handle significantly greater number of devices simultaneously (IoT)
• Significantly reduced latency: 20 milliseconds to 1 millisecond
• Customized networks –Different networks have different needs for speed, bandwidth, etc…

Potential issues:

• High speed/capacity means shorter range of each cell tower, more must be deployed
• Concerns over health issues
• Eyesores in residential neighborhoods

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