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service assurance techniques, and ultra- 4. Security Layer at a much larger scale and significantly
fast big data processing. With the inferences drawn from the current impact the network architecture. With
5G models and the opportunities unlocked the lessons from the current 5G model
3. Application Layer by 6G, we can create a hyper-connected and the opportunities unlocked by 6G, we
It is difficult for us to capture the horizon network of heterogeneous nodes. These can create a hyper-connected network
of 6G offerings, but with the help of current will have a major requirement for hyper of heterogeneous nodes with billions
5G models, we can understand and reflect security since the data can be acquired of devices and sub-networks. This is
that AI/ML will play a significant role in anytime, anywhere seamlessly, even from expected to include new dimensions of
future generations. Smartphones will play a small object that an individual interacts AI/ML technologies, robotics, sensory
an essential role in the 6G era with new AI- with. In addition, the threat of malicious connectivity, and digital twins.
enabled interfaces that would bring more attacks will increase with 6G due to the
convenience to consuming and controlling proliferation of billions of devices and The next decade will witness significant
information. There will be a rise in gesture millions of subnetworks. developments in 6G technologies,
and voice controls adoption. VR/MR architecture, and algorithms. Networks
(Virtual Reality/ Mixed Reality) will become The dynamic nature of threats makes will benefit from remote monitoring and
more immersive, opening new avenues for it imperative to deploy sturdy security intelligent analytics, allowing operators
growth with human and digital transfusion. mechanisms. In this regard, 6G is to optimize operations and provide
The boundaries of communication will not expected to include new dimensions in performance predictions that help
be limited to land and will penetrate the network privacy, secure communications, businesses at every step of the way.
sea, sky, and space. and resilience. Robust authentication, Wireless communications in the 6G era
encryption algorithms, and methods will serve as an essential foundation for
In addition, the metaverse would not just for monitoring network security can be almost all industries in that economy.
evolve into a final model but is likely to unify deployed to avoid unauthorized access to
with the physical world. This is because sub-network functions. Distributed AI/ML The dependency of industries will grow to
the most notable aspect of 6G would be its can be used as security for distinct phases include their manufacturing floor, logistics
ability to sense the environment, people, of cybersecurity protection and defense in supply chain, autonomous transportation,
and objects. The network’s sensing ability 6G. and precision agriculture. More dimensions
combined with AI and machine learning will unfold as we progress towards the
will make it more cognitive. Furthermore, it Looking ahead: What 6G and the Future of commercialization of 6G beyond 2030.
will support real-time interaction between Networks mean for us As such, the time is ripe to work towards
collaborative robots, allowing massive 6G technology promises to revolutionize building the infrastructure and harnessing
knowledge sharing along with new many industries and is believed to be the the current capabilities of 5G networks
and larger human-machine interfaces, foundation for realizing the full potential while keeping 6G on the horizon.
precise localization, and deterministic of the IoT. With that accomplished, we
communication. can expect these technologies to operate So, let’s get ready for 6G.

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