Confidential6G

Confidential Computing and Privacy-preserving Technologies for 6G

2023-2025
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Project Description

In CONFIDENTIAL6G, our goal is to ensure secure and private computation in the cloud-edge continuum of 6G by developing modern cryptographic techniques, tools, and libraries. We recognize the importance of implementing privacy preservation and security of data in heterogeneous environments and contexts, and thus, we prioritize researching security enablers. We aim to tackle the potential danger posed by near-future quantum computers, which can break contemporary encryptions, by exploring novel cryptographic operations

Project Summary

Key Objectives
  • Quantum-resistant security: Develop security tools and cryptographic libraries for 6G confidential computing and networking
  • Privacy-preserving AI/ML: Create secure, GDPR-compliant methods in multi-stakeholder environments
  • Edge-cloud networking: Build secure networking for confidential computing and federated machine learning
  • Modular framework: Integrate all tools and test with real 6G use cases
  • Standardization support: Support 6G security standards and promote EU capabilities in future cloud technologies
Expected Outcomes
  • Cryptographic libraries: Post-quantum libraries and SDKs for 6G
  • Computing framework: Confidential computing framework for cloud-edge environments
  • Privacy protocols: Privacy-preserving protocols for heterogeneous 6G networks
  • Security tools: Quantum-resistant security tools and artifacts
  • Security standards: Enhanced security standards for future 6G deployments

Our Involvement

Abstract Machines serves as the technical manager of the Confidential6G project, leading the coordination of technical activities and ensuring successful delivery of project objectives. Our expertise in IoT infrastructure and security makes us uniquely positioned to address the privacy challenges in 6G networks.

Our Responsibilities:
  • Technical Management: Coordinating technical activities and ensuring project milestone delivery
  • Secure IoT Integration: Developing privacy-preserving IoT protocols for 6G networks
  • Edge Security: Implementing confidential computing at the network edge
  • Platform Development: Creating secure platforms for privacy-preserving applications
  • Cryptographic Implementation: Integrating advanced cryptographic protocols into IoT systems
Project Information
Duration:
1 January 2023 - 31 December 2025
Funding Program:
Horizon Europe
Total Budget:
€5 Million
Project Coordinator:
WINGS ICT SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGIES
Status:
Active
Website:
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Horizon Europe:
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Project Partners
Wings
nokia
nokia-bellLabs
Telefonica
TUE
Iltraviolet
Zen
VTT
TNO
imdea
tu-gratz
ucd
tuw
AMA

Project Goals & Impact

Cryptography

Cryptography

Cryptographic enablers for confidential computing (FHE, SMPC, TEE) and post-quantum networking. DLT privacy enablers (ZKP). Support for emdedded edge devices and HW.

Cryptography

Confidential Computing

Confidential Computing via FHE, SMPC and HW TEEs. Colaborative AI/ML. Confidential containers. Remote attestations. Secure enclave abstractions. Secure key distribution.

Cryptography

Confidential Networking

Post-quantum secure network protocols. Secure data sharing and access control. Private blockchain Smart Contracts, DIDs and VCs. Federated AI/ML orchestration.