This course is designed for telecommunications engineers interested in understanding how the applications of 5G network technology in industry, home life, and society at large. Learners will explore security challenges and breakthroughs that 5G technologies create as well as consider the next stages of 5G technology, namely 5G Advanced.
Use Cases, the Future of 5G, and Beyond
Use Cases, the Future of 5G, and Beyond
This course is part of 5G Mobile Networks Specialization
Instructor: Prashant Kumar
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July 2024
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, learners will explore Industry 4.0, learning about the technologies powering it and how 5G enhances these technologies. We will also discuss the boom of the Internet of Things and what contributes to it. Lastly, we’ll delve into how the proliferation of IoT can potentially change the world.
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In this module, we are going to discuss the foundations of 5G network security, the numerous attack vectors and vulnerabilities, and solutions to protect against those vulnerabilities. We will also explore the industry and standardization bodies of 5G security, and delve into the 5G security standards and enablers.
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In this last module, we will dive into the numerous ways 5G is paving the way for future technologies. We will explore some of the most deployed use cases, then explore how 5G's current technologies are paving the way for 6G.
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