Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang: Evolution of Cellular Networks

Generational Shifts in Cellular Telephony

Telecommunications standards evolve across distinct generations, from analog 2G networks to modern 5G standalone deployments, each introducing new protocol specifications and threat vectors.

Demystifying the Radio Access Network and Core Blob

Tracy Mosley deconstructs common misconceptions that treat the cellular core as an opaque black box, examining the distinct functions of packet cores, authentication centers, and base station controllers.

Generational Vulnerabilities and Emerging Attack Surfaces

Tracing how legacy SS7 and Diameter protocol weaknesses led to modern 5G service-based architecture risks illustrates the perpetual attack-and-defend paradigm across wireless infrastructure.

Future-Proofing Telecom Security Architectures

Understanding the interplay between radio access networks and virtualized core functions enables security engineers to audit cellular endpoints and IoT devices effectively.