Security and Trust in the Integration of Network Functions within the 5G Architecture: The 5GASP Project

Given the mature status of 5G infrastructures, it is the moment for their enhancement through the integration of novel network functions that will enable novel functionalities. This market is open for big companies, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and practitioners, which will bring their experience and innovative ideas for continue developing the 5G ecosystem. However, the integration of third party network functions should follow a rigorous process for ensuring the security and sta- bility of the hosting network. To this end, the European H2020-funded project 5GASP is developing an unified methodology to define the design, development, and onboarding of Network Applications (NetApps) within the scope of different vertical services. The principal aim of this work is to present such methodology as well as the main objectives of the project. The presented workflow allows a meticulous evaluation and certification of novel NetApps prior to their deployment in functional 5G systems.