Fingerprinting Technology for Enhancing 5G/NextG O-RAN Supply Chain Risk Management
Dr. Vijay Shah
KEY INTERESTS
5G/NextG wireless networks; Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) architecture; AI/ML for wireless; Wireless cybersecurity; Age of Information (AoI) and Low-latency wireless communications; mmWave communications and beamforming; Dynamic spectrum sharing; UAV communications and networking
AFFILIATIONS/APPOINTMENTS
Assistant Professor, Department of Cyber Security Engineering, George Mason University
Director, NextG Wireless Lab@Mason
ACADEMIC DEGREES
BTech, Computer Science and Engineering, National Institute of Technology
PhD, Computer Science, University of Kentucky
FINGERPRINTING TECHNOLOGY FOR ENHANCING 5G/NEXTG O-RAN SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT
Contemporary 5G systems are currently undergoing a profound architectural transformation, primarily driven by the introduction of Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN or O-RAN) technology. In contrast to traditional cellular networks, O-RAN represents an open, programmable, interoperable, and virtualized RAN architecture. This paradigm shift empowers network operators to seamlessely mix and match hardware and software components from different vendors. The newfound openness and interconnectedness in O-RAN systems comes at a cost – the network’s reliance on an extensive global supply chain introduces a complex web of vulnerabilities into the network infrastructure. In response to this challenge, this project pursues an innovative solution, harnessing fingerprinting techniques, specifically focusing on distinctive power signatures and electromagnetic emanations, to fortify the supply chain risk management of 5G/NextG networks.