Cyber Security in a 5G-Based Smart Healthcare Network: A Base Station Case Study †

Abstract

5G is transforming the healthcare industry by providing novel use cases and applications. With a lower latency, a higher bandwidth, and massive machine-type communication capabilities, 5G supports the smart healthcare system in expanding its applications. This rapid adoption of 5G technology increased the number of connected devices. However, the deployment of 5G networks also introduced security challenges, especially for sensitive patient data which must be secured. Base stations are a key component in connecting devices to the mobile network and need to be secured. As unauthorized base stations cause interference or can be used as fake base stations to attack devices in the network, it is crucial to address the security concerns associated with 5G-based smart healthcare networks. Thus, we studied the case of base station security to investigate different methods for detecting and mitigating the risks associated with unauthorized base stations. The results can be used to better secure 5G-based smart healthcare networks.