draft-ahn-nmrg-5g-security-i2nsf-framework
An Integrated Security Service System for 5G Networks using an I2NSF Framework
This document presents an integrated framework for automated security
management in 5G edge networks using the Interface to Network
Security Functions (I2NSF) architecture. The proposed system
leverages Intent-Based Networking (IBN) to allow users or
administrators to declare high-level security intents, which are
translated into enforceable network and application policies.
Network-level policies are delivered to 5G core components via the
Network Exposure Function (NEF), while application-level policies are
enforced directly on a User Equipment (UE) through distributed IBN
Controllers. This architecture supports adaptive, context-aware, and
distributed policy enforcement, enabling real-time response to
dynamic edge conditions and user mobility scenarios such as
handovers. By integrating closed-loop monitoring and analytics, the
system ensures consistent and autonomous security across
heterogeneous 5G environments.