Integrate 5G with IoT Systems

This standard defines the competencies required to integrate 5G technology with Internet of Things (IoT) systems, enhancing connectivity, scalability, and real-time data processing to support a wide range of applications. It includes planning, designing, implementing, and managing 5G-enabled IoT ecosystems, ensuring seamless integration with smart devices, sensors, industrial automation, and edge computing platforms to meet organisational and user requirements.

The standard also covers the role of 5G-enabled edge computing, which enables low-latency data processing at the network edge, reducing dependence on centralised cloud infrastructure and improving efficiency, security, and responsiveness in IoT deployments.

This standard is intended for professionals responsible for integrating 5G infrastructure with IoT systems, ensuring optimised performance, security, and reliability as part of their job role.

1. Assess the requirements for integrating IoT (Internet of Things) systems with 5G, to maintain scalability, security, energy efficiency, and alignment with organisational objectives.
2. Configure and optimise 5G networks to support IoT connectivity, including frequency band selection, spectrum management, network slicing, and low-latency solutions.
3. Integrate IoT devices, sensors, and platforms with 5G networks, to provide seamless data transmission, interoperability, and edge computing capabilities.
4. Deploy and manage edge computing solutions to enhance real-time processing, reduce latency, and improve IoT performance over 5G networks.
5. Conduct testing and validation of 5G-enabled IoT systems, to maintain compliance with organisational, technical, and performance standards.
6. Monitor the performance of 5G-enabled IoT systems, using real-time analytics and network management tools to detect and resolve issues proactively.
7. Optimise network resources, including bandwidth allocation, traffic prioritisation, and adaptive load balancing, to maintain efficient and reliable IoT service delivery.
8. Implement cybersecurity measures, including encryption, authentication protocols, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and data protection mechanisms, to safeguard IoT devices and 5G network integrity.
9. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for stakeholders to facilitate the effective operation, maintenance, and optimisation of 5G-enabled IoT systems.
10. Maintain compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards for 5G and IoT systems, including data protection, privacy, and network neutrality requirements.

1. Fundamentals of 5G technology, including network architecture, spectrum usage, network slicing, and edge computing.
2. Key performance metrics for 5G-enabled IoT systems, including latency, throughput, device density, and energy efficiency considerations.
3. Characteristics of IoT systems, including device types, communication protocols, data flows, and integration requirements with 5G networks.
4. IoT platforms and their role in device management, data processing, and application integration within a 5G network.
5. Methods for integrating IoT devices with 5G networks, including 5G module configuration, network slicing for IoT applications, and interoperability protocols.
6. Role of edge computing in 5G-enabled IoT, including low-latency data processing, decentralised computing, and real-time analytics.
7. Techniques for monitoring and managing 5G-enabled IoT systems, including fault detection, diagnostics, performance optimisation, and predictive maintenance.
8. Strategies for managing bandwidth, traffic prioritisation, and Quality of Service (QoS) to optimise IoT applications over 5G.
9. Cybersecurity risks in 5G and IoT systems, including common threats, encryption standards, authentication mechanisms, and intrusion detection/prevention strategies.
10. Legal, regulatory, and industry standards governing 5G and IoT deployments, including data protection, privacy regulations, and network neutrality requirements.
11. Key use cases of 5G-enabled IoT, including smart cities, industrial automation, healthcare, and autonomous vehicles.
12. Emerging trends and innovations in 5G and IoT technologies, including AI-driven IoT, energy-efficient networks, and adaptive resource management.