articleIEEE Communications MagazineApr 1, 2022GREEN OA

Toward Multi-Functional 6G Wireless Networks: Integrating Sensing, Communication, and Security

Tongji University · Southern University of Science and Technology · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

Integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) has recently emerged as a candidate 6G technology, aiming to unify the two key operations of the future network in a spectrum/energy/cost-efficient way. ISAC systems communicate and sense for targets using a common waveform, a common hardware platform, and ultimately the same network infrastructure. Nevertheless, the inclusion of information signaling in the probing waveform for target sensing raises challenges from the perspective of information security. At the same time, the sensing capability incorporated in ISAC transmission offers unique opportunities to design secure ISAC techniques. This overview article discusses these unique challenges and opportunities for…

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  • Computer science
  • Key (lock)
  • Transmission (telecommunications)
  • Wireless
  • Open research
  • Telecommunications
  • Computer security
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Industry, innovation and infrastructure
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