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Use Cases, the Future of 5G, and Beyond

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Use Cases, the Future of 5G, and Beyond

This course is part of 5G Mobile Networks Specialization

Instructor: LearnQuest Network

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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9 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Intermediate level

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9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Mobile Security

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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.

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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.

What's included

6 videos5 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt2 plugins

6 videosTotal 28 minutes

Course Introduction2 minutes
What is Industrial Revolution 4.0?6 minutes
Benefits and Challenges of Industrial Revolution 4.07 minutes
What is IoT?3 minutes
The Boom of IoT Devices4 minutes
How the Boom of IoT Devices will Change the World6 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Course Syllabus10 minutes
5G Horizons: Unlocking the Future of Connectivity10 minutes
5 Reasons for 5G10 minutes
Industry 4.0: Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)10 minutes
5G Horizons: The Rise of Industry 4.010 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 65 minutes

Exam: Use Cases of 5G in Various Industries30 minutes
Quiz: 5G for Industrial Revolution15 minutes
Quiz: A Connected World and IoT15 minutes
Exam Prep: Use Cases of 5G in Various Industries5 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Personal IoT Use10 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 30 minutes

Benefits and Challenges15 minutes
Causes of the Boom in IoT Devices15 minutes

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.

What's included

8 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt2 plugins

8 videosTotal 38 minutes

Foundations of Security6 minutes
Sophisticated Attacks and the Criminal Ecosystem4 minutes
Attack Vectors6 minutes
Vulnerabilities of 5G Networks4 minutes
Solutions to Vulnerabilities8 minutes
Industry and Standardization Bodies of 5G Security3 minutes
5G Network Security Standards and Enablers4 minutes
5G Network Security Improvements5 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Understanding 5G Security10 minutes
Security Considerations for 5G Technology Enablers10 minutes
Securing the Fifth Generation10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 65 minutes

Exam: Security in 5G30 minutes
Quiz: Security in 5G E2E Networks15 minutes
Quiz: Industry Standardization Bodies and Network Security15 minutes
Exam Prep: Security in 5G5 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Security Posture10 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 30 minutes

5G Attack Vectors15 minutes
Industry and Standardization Organizations15 minutes

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.