Course Outline
Defining the new era of smart technology
- Categories of smart technology,
- Architectural layers of the Internet of Things,
- Business applications and adaptive smart solutions, including 5G integration
Foundational concepts underpinning 5G and IoT
- The electromagnetic spectrum,
- Network latency,
- Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB),
- Massive Machine-Type Communications (mMTC),
- Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communications (uRLLC),
- Open RAN standards,
- Frequency sub-ranges allocated for 5G and IoT networks,
- The Fresnel zone,
- Signal attenuation through materials,
- Classes of propagation environments,
- Wave diffraction,
- Tropospheric refraction effects,
- Impact of hydrometeors on signal transmission
Essential technical details regarding 5G antenna systems
- Diverse antenna configurations and types,
- Beamforming techniques,
- Null steering mechanisms,
- Strategies for frequency reuse,
- Interaction between antennas, physical environments, and transmission attenuation
Capabilities of 5G and key considerations for IoT implementation
- Spectrum sharing protocols,
- Energy-efficient operational modes,
- Self-healing network capabilities,
- Quality of Service (QoS) parameters
Overview of the 5G network architecture
- Non-standalone 5G configurations,
- The Dual Connectivity framework,
- Migration pathways from 4G infrastructure,
- Core design principles of 5G systems
5G virtualization and network slicing applications for the Internet of Things
Security challenges in 5G and IoT deployment
- Vulnerabilities to physical attacks,
- Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) threats,
- Edge computing security risks,
- Exploitation of IMSI slicing,
- Silent downgrade attacks,
- Device tracking and privacy concerns
Future trajectories of 5G, including the integration of Artificial Intelligence, the Metaverse, and Blockchain technologies
Interactive Q&A session
Requirements
A foundational understanding of Internet of Things (IoT) principles and concepts.
Testimonials (1)
The ability of the trainer to align the course with the requirements of the organization other than just providing the course for the sake of delivering it.