5G Edge computing and zero trust architecture: A secure synergy

Abstract

The combination of 5G edge computing and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) offers a revolutionary buildup on strengthening security. This paper discusses how these two technologies strengthen security architectures by combating risks associated with a perimeter-defense approach where the core security is based on preventing unauthorized access to networks and data resources that reside at the center of the network. 5G edge computing brings computation close to the data for real-time processing. ZTA facilitates strict access checks based on trust assurance and partitioning of a network through a zero-trust strategy. Together, they produce a safe collaboration that can prevent threats in a world that is becoming more integrated. The paper discusses how this integration can be done, assessing the efficacy of this strategy via cases and comparison and defining problems in achieving it. The final consequences demonstrate that risk entry points can be at least as long as ZTA is integrated into 5G edge computing and increased security measures are applied to accessing controls. The reliability and availability of systems are enhanced. The work offers solid guidelines on how this synergy could be accomplished, which can revolutionize modern conceptions of cyberspace security.