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Protect 5G subscriber credentials in the Cloud with AWS Nitro Enclaves

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This article discusses how to use AWS Nitro Enclaves to protect 5G subscriber credentials in the cloud. It presents a solution to implement the cryptographic capabilities of the Authentication Credential Repository and Processing Function (ARPF) within Nitro Enclaves, replacing the need for hardware security modules (HSMs) on-premises.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • Overview of the solution architecture
  • Prerequisites and walkthrough to deploy the solution
  • Deploying the 5G Core network with ARPF running in Nitro Enclaves
  • Validating and testing the deployment
  • Secure Nitro Enclaves service implementation with AWS ALB
  • Cleaning up resources

The article demonstrates how telecom operators can leverage Nitro Enclaves to protect subscriber credentials in the cloud without compromising security, while achieving high availability and elasticity.



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