Hundreds of engineers, students, and experts delved into the threats of cybersecurity as well as the challenges in integrating 5G technology. The program took place at the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology, Hanoi, on May 9th, organized by the Australia-Vietnam Centre for Strategic Technology with the support from Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Consequently, the program offered in-depth analyses regarding cybersecurity threats in 5G and next-generation systems. Experts highlighted the inherent weaknesses and specific challenges posed by the integration of 5G technology, such as IoT, into the digital infrastructure.

The training session also addressed strategies for building resilient and highly recoverable 5G systems. Particular emphasis was placed on proactive detection mechanisms, advanced authentication protocols, and anomaly detection techniques leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). Proposed solutions included AI-driven generative prevention strategies, designed to identify vulnerabilities early within the 5G/6G ecosystem.

Experts also highlighted future research directions, suggesting a focus on the application of emerging quantum cryptography research, advanced machine learning algorithms for threat detection, and architectural designs geared towards the continuous operation of digital infrastructure even under attack.

The Vietnam-Australia Strategic Technologies Centre was established to foster strategic technology cooperation between the two nations in areas such as 5G applications, 6G research, cybersecurity, and AI.