Security in Intent-Based Networking: Challenges and Solutions

Ijaz Ahmad; Jere Malinen; Filippos Christou; Pawani Porambage; Andreas Kirstädter; Jani Suomalainen

doi:10.1109/CSCN60443.2023.10453125

Security in Intent-Based Networking: Challenges and Solutions

Ijaz Ahmad, Jere Malinen, Filippos Christou, Pawani Porambage, Andreas Kirstädter, Jani Suomalainen

University of Stuttgart

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Abstract

Intent-Based Networking (IBN) aims to automate administrative and management tasks in future communications networks. By leveraging networking concepts such as network abstractions and data-plane programmability and using artificial intelligence (AI), IBN improves the overall efficiency of communications networks. IBN employs a closed-loop architecture to monitor and optimize real-time network performance, reduce human intervention, and enhance resilience. However, the paradigm and the technological enablers introduce security challenges. This article studies the security gains and challenges in IBN from the aspect of enabling concepts and technologies. Furthermore, the article highlights potential solutions to existing challenges, outlines the standardization efforts, and summarizes the most important research gaps to advance future research in this direction.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2023 IEEE Conference on Standards for Communications and Networking (CSCN)
Publisher	IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Pages	296-301
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	979-8-3503-9539-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/CSCN60443.2023.10453125
Publication status	Published - 8 Nov 2023
MoE publication type	A4 Article in a conference publication
Event	2023 IEEE Conference on Standards for Communications and Networking (CSCN) - Munich, Germany Duration: 6 Nov 2023 → 8 Nov 2023

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Conference	2023 IEEE Conference on Standards for Communications and Networking (CSCN)
Period	6/11/23 → 8/11/23

Keywords

Complexity theory
Security
Communication networks
Artificial intelligence
Task analysis
Standards
Resilience
6G
IBN Security
IBN
Intents

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Ahmad, I., Malinen, J., Christou, F., Porambage, P., Kirstädter, A., & Suomalainen, J. (2023). Security in Intent-Based Networking: Challenges and Solutions. In 2023 IEEE Conference on Standards for Communications and Networking (CSCN) (pp. 296-301). Article 10453125 IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1109/CSCN60443.2023.10453125

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Security in Intent-Based Networking: Challenges and Solutions. / Ahmad, Ijaz; Malinen, Jere; Christou, Filippos et al.
2023 IEEE Conference on Standards for Communications and Networking (CSCN). IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, 2023. p. 296-301 10453125.

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