Nati Cohen, CyberIL Chairman: 5G Challenge – Securing Systems in the Massive IoT Generation

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The transition from simple machine-to-machine (M2M) connections to the complex Internet of Things (IoT) is already underway. Massive IoT is a category driven by scale rather than speed. Massive IoT deployments can include anywhere from hundreds to billions of connected devices and it is designed to efficiently transmit and consume small amounts of data from vast numbers of devices.

“5G technology is a game-changer, and we are already there,” said Brig. Gen. (res.) Nati Cohen, CyberIL Chairman, and former Director-General of the Israel Ministry of Communications. He took part in the INNOTECH Conference speaking at an intriguing panel discussion on cellular 5G as an enabler or thwarter, which discussed aspects such as 5G added value, regulation, threats, and opportunities. 

Cohen said that “when the infrastructure in Israel is complete, we will have to invest in the devices – not only the mobile ones but all the connected devices, and mainly the machine-to-machine connectivity.” 

“Mobile companies will know everything about us. So one of the major challenges will be privacy protection – how will we do it, how to regulate and control big data.” 

Cohen asserted that “one of Israel’s unique advantages is its collaborative ecosystem, and undoubtedly, Israel will be a technology leader in securing the massive IoT generation.”