Training Description
Key Takeaways
- Focuses on security and privacy in next-generation networks such as 5G, 6G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth
- Brings together researchers, industry professionals, and government representatives
- Features paper presentations and interactive panel discussions
- Addresses emerging threat landscapes and quantum-safe solutions
- Explores AI, machine learning, and advanced network architectures
The FutureG Workshop on Security and Privacy of Next-Generation Networks is an academic and industry event co-located with NDSS 2026 in San Diego, California. This workshop is dedicated to exploring the evolving security and privacy challenges faced by next-generation network technologies. It serves as a collaborative platform for experts from academia, industry, and government to share insights and foster innovation in the field of network security.
Exploring Security and Privacy in Future Networks
The workshop centers on the security and privacy of advanced network technologies, including 5G, 6G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Open RAN. Participants examine the latest developments in network architectures, network slicing, and infrastructure security. The event highlights the importance of protecting user privacy and defending against emerging threats as network paradigms evolve.
Key topics include AI and machine learning applications in networks, security testing, vulnerability assessment, and formal analysis. The workshop also addresses user privacy, data protection, and the ethical implications of new technologies. Attendees gain insights into quantum-safe and post-quantum cryptography, integrated sensing, and spectrum security.
Interactive Format and Collaborative Environment
The event features a combination of paper presentations and interactive panel discussions. This format encourages active participation and knowledge exchange among attendees. Researchers, network engineers, security architects, and government representatives engage in discussions on open research challenges and practical solutions for securing future networks.
By fostering collaboration, the workshop aims to advance secure and privacy-preserving solutions for next-generation network infrastructures. The in-person setting provides valuable opportunities for networking, thought leadership, and community building within the telecommunications and cybersecurity sectors.
Addressing Critical Challenges in Network Security
The FutureG Workshop addresses technical and strategic challenges such as securing new network architectures, protecting user privacy, and defending against sophisticated threats. Emphasis is placed on infrastructure resilience, trust and identity management, and the development of quantum-safe solutions. The event supports the ongoing advancement of secure, reliable, and privacy-focused network technologies for the future.