CEN 596 - Research Plan

Securing Open Radio Access Networks (O-RAN) Against Quantum Computing Threats

حماية شبكة النفاذ الراديوية المفتوحة ضد تهديدات الحوسبة الكمية

 

The Open Radio Access Networks (O-RAN) is a new evolution of traditional Radio Access Networks (RAN) in cellular networks with the principles of openness and intelligence. Toward success of the O-RAN concept, the security aspect of the network must be considered. One of the security challenges resides in securing O-RAN against quantum computing threats. Quantum computing constitutes a significant threat to the current cryptographic algorithms due to its highly powerful computing performance. In this research, we are interested to propose analysis and mitigation techniques as potential solutions using post-quantum cryptographic algorithms that can ensure securing the O-RAN against Quantum computing threats.