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Skopje  meeting (24-25 June).  We held our second General Meeting (CORE Group, MC, and WG meeting) at the Faculty for Computer Science and Engineering, University Ss Cyril and Methodius in Skopje. 58 participants came together to collaborate and innovate again in cross-domain topics ranging from cyber-security, wireless communication technology, data science, artificial intelligence, sociology, psychology, and law.

Fig. 1 Skopje meeting

The first training school (26-27 June) (https://beingwise.eu/training-schools/). The school was also held in Skopje, North Macedonia with over 60 participants representing more than 15 member countries. The theme for this training school is “Cybersecurity and the Human Factor in the Era of Evolved Communication Technologies,” and it delved into a wide array of crucial topics. 

Fig. 2 Faculty for Computer Science and Engineering (FINKI), Skopje

Fig. 3 Amphitheater at the Faculty for Computer Science and Engineering (FINKI), Skopje

WG1 physical meeting (3-4 October). Stockholm meeting

1st activity: 5G/6G Open Industry Day at RISE Kista – October 3rd

On October 3rd, the 5G/6G Open Industry Day at RISE in Kista brought together leaders from industry and academia to explore the future of next-generation wireless technologies. The event, held in parallel with the meeting of delegates from COST Action CA22104 – BEiNG-WISE, focused on key aspects of 5G/6G deployment, including cyber-resilience, technology readiness, and sustainability. The day offered a series of insightful presentations highlighting real-world use cases from key sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and ICT. Notable speakers like Valeria Loscri (INRIA) addressed security challenges within the IoT-Edge-Cloud continuum, Rahul Gore (Hitachi Energy) explored the use of 5G in smart grids, and Ola Arnrup (Atlas Copco) shared insights on 5G’s role in assembly industries. Ali Balador (Ericsson Research) provided a deep dive into the sustainability considerations of 6G, while Jan Söderström (Teknikföretagen) outlined innovation trajectories for both 5G and 6G technologies.

Enriching Q&A sessions, moderated by Joakim Eriksson and Iraklis Symeonidis, offered participants the opportunity to engage in deeper discussions on critical topics such as privacy, cybersecurity, and public-private partnerships. These interactive moments, coupled with networking breaks, encouraged meaningful collaboration across attendees from industry, manufacturing, and academia.

The event was a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange and networking, sparking new ideas and connections for potential future collaborations at both national and EU levels. With a strong turnout and active engagement, the 5G/6G Open Industry Day reaffirmed the pivotal role these technologies will play in addressing the evolving connectivity needs of the future.

Fig. 4  5G/6G Open Industry Day at RISE Kista

2nd activity: WG1 deliverable – finalize

We worked and successfully finalized the WG1 Deliverable part. This effort involved completing and refining all tasks as these have been extracted from the Memorandum of Understanding. This document addresses key challenges and developments in next-generation wireless systems, focusing on technological advancements and security concerns.

Key Topics Covered:

• Task 1: Evolution to Next-Generation Wireless Systems: We examined the progress leading to 5G, 6G, and Wi-Fi 7/8, focusing on performance improvements and connectivity impacts.
• Task 2: Security Gaps in Next-Generation Wireless Systems: We discussed critical security vulnerabilities, including protocol weaknesses, IoT risks, and the need for advanced security measures.
• Task 3: AI and ML as a Double Sword in Wireless Systems: We analyzed the dual role of AI and ML in enhancing security and introducing potential risks within wireless networks.
• Task 4: Research Challenges: Cybersecurity, Privacy, and AI in 5G/6G Networks: We explored cybersecurity and privacy issues, with a focus on wireless traffic analysis and AI’s role in addressing these challenges.

A big thank you to all contributors for their hard work and dedication in completing this crucial deliverable!

Fig. 5  Final touches – WG1 Deliverable 

Fig.6  Participants of the WG1 physical meeting

Grants. We have awarded three Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) grants during our second cycle to support research and collaboration within our Action. We have also awarded two Inclusiveness Target Country Conference Grant (ITCG) grants. These grants aim to enable our members to undertake research collaborations with colleagues in different countries. We are excited to see the results of these STSMs and the valuable contributions they will make to our field. In what follows, we provide examples of such grants:

ITC Conference Grant 1

Participant name: Elva Leka

• From: Universiteti Politeknik I Tiranes (Tirana, Albania)
• Paper Title:  Securing the Foundations of 6G: Innovative Intelligent Controls at the Physical Layer for Trustworthiness and Resilience

STSM Grant 1

Participant name:  Gurjot Singh Gaba 

• Dates from 06/08/2024 to 13/08/2024
• From: Linkopings Universitet (Linkoping, Sweden)
• Host Institution (STSM): University of Warwick
• STSM Title:  Vulnerability assessment of the Host Identity Protocol and proposing countermeasures to establish secure next-gen networks

STSM Grant 2

Participant name:  SHRIKANT TANGADE 

• Dates from 01/07/2024 to 05/07/2024
• From: University of padova (Padova, Italy)
• Host Institution (STSM): Inria Lille in Villeneuve d’Ascq, France 
• STSM Title:  Data Sovereignty using Distributed Edge Cloud

What have we just accomplished?

All WGs have finalized their contribution to our third and fourth Deliverables “Report on the state of the art of the field and its gaps” and “Data Management Plan and definition of joint publications, organization of special issues, international conferences.” respectively.

The Data Management Plan.

The BEiNG-WISE Data Management Plan has been published, detailing comprehensive strategies for securely managing, sharing, and preserving data throughout the project. This plan ensures that all generated data is accessible, reusable, and aligned with FAIR principles, supporting seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing within the COST Action.

The BEING-WISE Data Management Plan (DMP) has now been officially published, marking a significant milestone for the COST action. This DMP outlines detailed and robust protocols for the secure collection, management, sharing, and long-term preservation of all data generated during the BEiNG-WISE project. By following these protocols, BEiNG-WISE aims to ensure that data remains accessible, reusable, and fully FAIR-compliant Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable, thus improving transparency, supporting seamless collaboration, and maximizing the impact of research in COST.

The DMP includes clear guidelines on access controls, data encryption standards, and sharing practices to protect sensitive information. Each data set will be systematically cataloged with comprehensive metadata to enable easy discovery and reuse by authorized team members, affiliated organizations, and third-party researchers. With plans to use trusted platforms such as GitHub for version-controlled sharing, BEiNG-WISE is committed to making stable, high-quality datasets available to the wider scientific community. These data-sharing initiatives foster a collaborative environment while ensuring compliance with best practices in data security, ethical considerations, and intellectual property management.

After the end of the COST campaign BEING-WISE, the responsibility for the ongoing security and availability of the data will pass to the campaign members who own the data, who will continue to maintain these high standards. For any questions regarding the Data Management Plan or further inquiries about data sharing protocols, please contact Salko Kovacic salko[@]unmo[.]ba or Liam O’Toole liam[.]otoole[@]insight-centre[.]org, designated contact persons for the BEING-WISE COST action DMP. Their expertise and leadership will ensure that all stakeholders can effectively engage and benefit from this valuable resource.

Joint publications

• L. I. Isin, Y. Dalveren, E. Leka and A. Kara, “Securing the Internet of Things: Challenges and Complementary Overview of Machine Learning-Based Intrusion Detection,” 2024 Innovations in Intelligent Systems and Applications Conference (ASYU), Ankara, Turkiye, 2024, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/ASYU62119.2024.10757068.

What are we doing?

All WGs have started working on our fourth Deliverable, “report on the conceptual framework – cross-layer approach defined for all the WGs”.

What will we do next?

Dublin meeting (15-16 January). We planned our third meeting (CORE and WG meeting) to be held in Dublin, Ireland, in January.

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