Vision

Securing the Future with ROBUST-6G

The vision of ROBUST-6G is to pioneer the development of data-driven, AI/ML-based security solutions, addressing the evolving challenges presented by the dynamic landscape of forthcoming 6G services and networks within the future cyber-physical continuum. Our mission encompasses not only advancing security measures but also safeguarding the integrity of AI/ML systems from potential security breaches and upholding the privacy rights of individuals whose data fuels these systems.

In pursuit of this vision, ROBUST-6G will delve into the intricacies of distributed intelligence, privacy enhancements, and transparency, with a particular focus on demonstrating the explainability of AI/ML technologies. Furthermore, our initiative extends to the promotion of green and sustainable AI/ML methodologies, aiming to optimize energy efficiency in 6G network design.

Our overarching goal is to strike a harmonious balance between computational demands and energy consumption, ensuring that AI/ML-driven security functionalities not only meet performance requirements but also contribute to sustainable solutions across society. Through our endeavors, we envision a future where robust security measures seamlessly integrate with 6G networks, fostering innovation and progress while mitigating any potential adverse impacts.

Key Elements of Our Vision:

Empowering the AI-Driven 6G Landscape:
ROBUST-6G aims to pioneer the analysis of 6G architecture and scenarios, identifying and characterizing threats in an AI-driven 6G network across globally connected heterogeneous environments.

Holistic Security Architecture:
ROBUST-6G is committed to developing a holistic end-to-end 6G security architecture embedded with AI functionalities. This architecture will seamlessly integrate diverse functions in a heterogeneous network environment, ensuring high-security standards for 6G scenarios with complex security requirements.

Robust, Sustainable, and Explainable AI:
ROBUST-6G’s focus extends to the development of methodologies ensuring that AI-driven security functionalities are robust, sustainable in terms of energy efficiency, explainable, and effective in terms of performance. Privacy preservation is a fundamental consideration in all aspects of the ROBUST-6G approach.

Zero-Touch Security Management:
ROBUST-6G strives for automatic, zero-touch security, and resource management. The goal is to establish trust and certification for services among multiple stakeholders in dynamically distributed scenarios.

AI/ML-Enabled Physical Layer Security:
ROBUST-6G aims to pioneer AI/ML-enabled smart techniques for detecting and mitigating physical layer attacks on network and user devices. Additionally, novel physical layer security schemes will be proposed, considering the unique demands of 6G, including low latency, low energy consumption, and low complexity.
In summary, ROBUST-6G aspires to be at the forefront of securing the future cyber-physical continuum enabled by 6G, addressing complex challenges with innovative solutions. Our vision encompasses a harmonious integration of advanced technologies, ensuring a resilient, efficient, and trustworthy foundation for the evolution of communication and connectivity in the 6G era.