VIAVI Secures $1.1M EU Grant for AI-Driven 6G Network Security Testing — VIAVI Solutions

Event summary

VIAVI Solutions received $1.1 million in funding from the European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) and Horizon Europe for the SHIELD-6G project.
The project aims to develop an AI-driven Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) platform for 6G networks with interoperable security, orchestration, and regulatory compliance.
VIAVI will use its TeraVM AI RAN Scenario Generator (RSG) technology to simulate, detect, and analyze potential threats in 6G network environments.
SHIELD-6G is part of the Horizon Europe SNS JU call, which selected 20 new 6G projects.

The big picture

As telecom breaches and quantum-enabled cyberattacks become more prevalent, network security has emerged as a critical priority. VIAVI's involvement in the SHIELD-6G project underscores the strategic importance of preemptive security testing for future 6G networks. The $1.1 million grant highlights the competitive nature of European 6G research and innovation, with VIAVI joining a consortium of global industry leaders to secure end-to-end 6G networks.

What we're watching

AI Integration: How VIAVI's AI-driven security models will evolve and be adopted by other telecom players.
Regulatory Compliance: Whether the SHIELD-6G project can set a new standard for regulatory compliance in 6G networks.
Market Positioning: The pace at which VIAVI can leverage this initiative to strengthen its position in the 6G security market.