Secure Edge Intelligence in the 6G Era

Abstract

Future 6G networks are expected to enable smart and hyperconnected society where various digital services and applications will be ubiquitously available to the users. 6G networks will have diverse and strict requirements related to computation, communication, network, and resource, which may include ultralow latency, higher bandwidth, reliability, real-time data analytics, and intelligent decision-making among others. edge intelligence (EI) is among the potential technology enablers that can play a pivotal role in achieving these requirements for 6G networks. Since 6G networks will bring wider security threats landscape, their integration with the edge computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies will make them even more complex and highly vulnerable to various threats. Therefore, it is crucial to place strong, efficient, and intelligent security mechanisms for EI-enabled 6G networks. In this chapter, we discuss various potential security, privacy, and trust challenges for EI in the context of future 6G networks and briefly explore the relevant standardization activities. © 2025 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. All rights reserved.