Are Cloud Native 5G Core Network Functions Truly Manageable & Secure?

Overview

Explore the challenges and solutions for managing and securing cloud native 5G Core Network Functions in this panel discussion featuring experts from VMware, Intel, The Linux Foundation, Vodafone, and Ericsson. Delve into the architectural complexities of 5G Core NFs in Kubernetes, including multiple network interfaces and distributed function chaining. Examine potential solutions like multi-cluster L7 Service Mesh and integrated Layer 2-7 service mesh approaches. Gain insights into addressing unique challenges posed by non-HTTP protocols and lower layer operations in cloud native 5G networks.

Syllabus

Introduction
The 5G Network
Panel Introductions
Tom Kivirin Vodafone
Rami KR VMware
Welcome
Are we ready
What Tom already added
How are you handling the paradigm shift
Why Service Mesh
Registration
Mobile Core Functions
Challenges
Data Plane
User Plane
Security
Service Security
One Suggestion
Key Takeaway
Problem Statement
Wrap Up