Application of Embedded SIM Technology to Provide Information Security in Cellular Networks

Abstract

The article describe the general classification of threats to information security of cellular operators’ networks, the main security threats to subscriber devices in the networks of cellular operators, embedded SIM technology and the possibility of using this technology to ensure the security of subscriber devices. The statistics on the registered cases of the implementation of threats to information security on subscriber devices is analyzed. A high-level architecture for the protection of subscriber devices using eSIM technology is proposed.

Keywords

• information security
• mobile network operator
• connection provider
• malware
• fraud
• esim