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Private 5G has emerged as the latest step in the evolution of mobile communication, offering organizations the ability to deploy their own localized 5G networks with dedicated coverage, capacity, and security. Built on the same global standards of public 5G networks, private 5G brings advanced wireless capabilities such as ultra-reliability, low latency, and flexible deployment options into controlled environments.
Designed for learners at the intermediate level, the course covers everything from the fundamentals of Private 5G concepts and usage scenarios to the intricacies of system architecture, New Radio, NG-RAN, security, and data transfer. Participants will gain insight into both the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of Private 5G, including its underlying use cases.
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Tom Miller
Mpirical Trainer
Tom is Mpirical's cybersecurity specialist, with an expertise in quantitative cybersecurity risk management and communication. Tom has experience developing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate material for both computer science and cybersecurity.
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Module 1
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Private 5G Concepts and Drivers
What is a Private 5G Network?
- Key Concepts.
- 5G Key Usage Scenarios.
- Standalone Non-Public Network.
- Public Network Integrated Non-Public Network.
Competing Private Networks:
- 4G.
- Wi-Fi.
- Ethernet.
Why Private 5G?
- Network Slicing.
- Private 5G and SSTs.
- Improved QoS.
- Support for MEC.
- High-Accuracy Positioning.
- Time Sensitive Networking.
Challenges for Private 5G:
- Cost.
- Technical Expertise.
- Devices.
- Standardization.
- Spectrum.
Private 5G Success Stories:
- Transport and Logistics.
- Mining.
- Agriculture.
- High-Capacity Venues.
- Industry 5.0.
- Smart City.
- Power Grid.
Module 2
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Private 5G System Architecture
Positioning the 5G System:
- The 5G System.
- 5G Standalone Architecture.
Devices and Subscribers:
- Mobile Equipment.
- SIMs and eSIMs.
- Controlling the Device.
Key Subscriber and Device Identifiers:
- SUPI and SUCI.
- 5G-GUTI.
- PEI (IMEI).
- EID.
- GPSI.
Next Generation - Radio Access Network:
- gNB.
- Centralized RAN.
- NG-RAN Interface and Protocols.
- Stratums (NAS and AS).
- Controlling the gNB.
Identification in the RAN:
- PLMN Identity.
- New Radio Cell Global Identifier.
- Tracking Areas and Tracking Area Lists.
5G Core Network:
- Service Based Architecture Model.
- AMF (Access and Mobility Management Function).
- SMF (Session Management Function).
- UPF (User Plane Function).
- PCF (Policy Control Function).
- UDM (Unified Data Management).
- NEF (Network Exposure Function).
5G Core Protocols:
- HTTP/2 (Hypertext Transfer Protocol version 2).
- JSON (JavaScript Object Notation).
- PFCP (Packet Forwarding Control Protocol).
- HTTP/2 and NAS-SM (Non Access Stratum - Session Management).
- GTPv1-U (GPRS Tunnelling Protocol version 1 - User).
- GTPv2-C (GRPS Tunnelling Protocol version 2 - Control).
- Network Function Interaction.
Module 3
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Private 5G Deployment Models
Private 5G Deployment Models:
- Standalone Non-Public Networks.
- Public Network Integrated Non-Public Networks.
- SNPN vs. PNI-NPN Overall Comparison.
- Private 5G Alternative AN Approaches.
Private 5G Device Ecosystem:
- Private 5G Devices.
- RedCap and eRedCap.
Private 5G RAN Deployment Models:
- O-RAN.
- Small Cells.
- DAS (Distributed Antenna System).
- Temporary 5G Sites.
Private 5G Core Deployment Options:
- Core in a Box.
- Data Centres.
- Managing Network Functions - NRF.
Service Assurance and Network Monitoring:
- Service Assurance in Private 5G.
- Performance Measurements and Performance Indicators.
- End-to-End KPIs.
- NWDAF (Network Data Analytics Function) and Artificial Intelligence.
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Private 5G Radio Spectrum, Coverage and Capacity Considerations
Private 5G Spectrum Usage:
- NR Frequency Ranges.
- FDD and TDD.
- Licensed Spectrum.
- Unlicensed Spectrum.
- Shared Spectrum.
5G Air Interface:
- Subcarrier Spacing.
- Channel Bandwidth.
- Adaptive Modulation and Coding.
- Resource Allocation for Services.
Private 5G Radio Technologies:
- Introducing MIMO.
- Beam Forming.
- Massive MIMO.
- Carrier Aggregation.
- Dual Connectivity.
Coverage and Capacity Planning:
- Capacity Planning.
- Coverage Planning.
- Civil/Radio Installation Considerations.
- Propagation Models.
- Coexistence and Interference Management.
Module 5
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Private 5G Initial Procedures
Day in the Life of Private 5G:
- Day in the Life of Private 5G - Registration.
- Day in the Life of Private 5G - PDU Sessions.
- Day in the Life of Private 5G - Data Transfer.
- Day In the Life of Private 5G - Mobility.
- Day In the Life of Private 5G - Deregistration.
Registration and Connection Management:
- Overview of Registration Procedure.
- Private 5G Device Management States.
- Registration Management.
- Connection Management.
- RRC Idle, Inactive and Connected States.
Network Access:
- Network Access Procedures.
- NPN and Access Network Selection.
- Cell Selection.
- RRC Establishment to gNB.
Private 5G Registration:
- Interface Management.
- Initial Registration Procedure.
- Onboarding of UEs for SNPNs.
Private 5G Deregistration:
- Private 5G Deregistration - Scenario.
- UE Initiated Deregistration Procedure.
- Network Initiated Deregistration Procedure.
Module 6
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Private 5G Security
Private 5G Security Framework:
- Overview.
- Security Requirements.
- Mutual Authentication.
- Encryption and Integrity Checking.
- Protecting Service-Based Interfaces.
- Protecting the Subscriber Identity.
- Securing NG-RAN to 5GC.
- Practical Security through SCAS.
Private 5G Cryptographic Processes:
- 5G Security Algorithms.
- Authentication and Key Agreement.
- AV Generation.
Private 5G AKA:
- High Level Private 5G AKA Procedure.
- Generation of 5G SE AV.
- Device Authentication.
- Authentication Confirmation.
- Key Derivation.
Security Procedures:
- Key Distribution in Private 5G.
- NAS Signalling Security.
- RRC Signalling Security.
Private 5G Specific Considerations:
- AAA-S.
- NSSAAF.
- Secondary Authentication and Authorisation during PDU Session Establishment.
Module 7
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User Data Exchange in Private 5G
PDU Sessions:
- PDU Session Connectivity.
- PDU Session Connectivity (CIoT).
PDU Session Types:
- PDU Session Types in Private 5G.
- IPv4 and IPv6 PDU Sessions.
- Ethernet PDU Sessions.
- Unstructured Data PDU Sessions.
QoS Model for Private 5G:
- QoS Flows.
- QoS Rules and Packet Detection Rules.
Private 5G QoS Parameters:
- Private 5G QoS Overview.
- Private 5G QoS Identifier.
- Allocation and Retention Priority.
- Controlling Bit Rate.
- Reflective QoS.
Establishing a PDU Session:
- Overview of PDU Session Establishment.
- IPv4 vs IPv6 Address Allocation.
- SSC Modes.
- PDU Session Establishment - Scenario.
- PDU Session Establishment - Procedure.
- Modifying a PDU Session:
- Overview of PDU Session Modification.
- PDU Session Modification - Scenario.
- PDU Session Modification - Procedure.
Releasing a PDU Session:
- Overview of PDU Session Release.
- PDU Session Release Triggers.
- PDU Session Release - Procedure.
- Deterministic Data Transfer:
- TSN Basics.
- Private 5G Support for TSN Architecture.
- Private 5G TSN Architecture.
Module 8
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A Day in the Life of Private 5G Data Transfer
Device Connectivity Habits:
- Mobile Phone.
- Sensor.
- IoT Device.
Releasing the Access Network Resources:
- Releasing Access Network - Scenario.
- Releasing Access Network - Procedure.
Utilizing PDU Sessions - Service Request:
- Service Request - Scenario.
- Service Request - Procedure.
Utilizing PDU Sessions - Paging:
- Idle Mode - Discontinuous Reception.
- Paging - Scenario.
- Paging - Procedure.
Module 9
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Private 5G Mobility and Interworking
Private 5G Mobility:
- Types of Private 5G Mobility.
- Idle Mode - Cell Reselection.
Registration Update (Mobility):
- Mobility Registration - Scenario.
- Mobility Registration - Procedure.
Connected Mobility:
- Handover Phases.
- Handover Overview.
Xn Based Handover:
- Xn Handover - Scenario.
- Xn Handover - Procedure.
N2 Based Handover:
- N2 Handover - Scenario.
- N2 Handover - Procedure.
Interworking with Public Networks - Scenarios:
- SNPN Interworking.
- PNI-NPN Interworking.
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