WASHINGTON, D.C.–Amid high anticipation for 5G capabilities and applications, the question of who is — or ought to be — responsible for ensuring security and privacy on those new networks is one that remains to be answered.
Does the federal government need to ensure the safety of U.S. citizens’ information, as it does for the country’s airspace, land and waters? Or should the responsibility continue to fall primarily on network operators, device manufacturers and end users themselves, and what incentives might nudge individuals and industry to implement more stringent — or at least minimal — security measures? How will 5G standards ensure sufficient security but still enable lawful intercept by law enforcement agencies?
