These measures (detailed in annex 1, table 1) can be used to mitigate the risks identified in the EU
coordinated risk assessment report. They can be complemented by supporting actions to reinforce
their effectiveness.
4.1.1 Strategic measures cover measures concerning increased regulatory powers for
authorities to scrutinise network procurement and deployment, specific measures to address risks
related to non-technical vulnerabilities (e.g. risk of interference by a third country or dependency
risks), as well as possible initiatives to promote a sustainable and diverse 5G supply and value chain
in order to avoid systemic, long-term dependency risks. Strategic measures are potentially highly
effective in addressing certain 5G cybersecurity risks identified in the EU coordinated risk
assessment report.
The following eight strategic measures have been identified:
• SM01
Strengthening the role of national authorities;
• SM02
Performing audits on operators and requiring information;
• SM03
Assessing the risk profile of suppliers and applying restrictions for suppliers
considered to be high risk - including necessary exclusions to effectively mitigate risks- for key
assets;
• SM04
Controlling the use of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and equipment suppliers’
third line support;
• SM05
Ensuring the diversity of suppliers for individual MNOs through appropriate
multivendor strategies;
• SM06
Strengthening the resilience at national level;
• SM07
Identifying key assets and fostering a diverse and sustainable 5G ecosystem in the
EU;
• SM08
Maintaining and building diversity and EU capacities in future network technologies.
4.1.2 Technical measures include measures to strengthen the security of 5G networks and
equipment by reinforcing the security of technologies, processes, people and physical factors. The
effectiveness of the technical measures in terms of risk mitigation will vary depending on the scope
of the measures and on the types of risks to be addressed. In particular, technical measures alone
would not allow to address non-technical vulnerabilities (e.g. risk of interference by a third country
or dependency risks).
The following 11 technical measures have been identified:
• TM01
Ensuring the application of baseline security requirements (secure network design
and architecture);
• TM02
Ensuring and evaluating the implementation of security measures in existing 5G
standards;
• TM03
Ensuring strict access controls;
• TM04
Increasing the security of virtualised network functions;
• TM05
Ensuring secure 5G network management, operation and monitoring;
• TM06
Reinforcing physical security;
• TM07
Reinforcing software integrity, update and patch management;
• TM08
Raising the security standards in suppliers’ processes through robust procurement
conditions;
• TM09
Using EU certification for 5G network components, customer equipment and/or
suppliers’ processes;
• TM10
Using EU certification for other non 5G-specific ICT products and services (connected
devices, cloud services);
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