The Qualcomm 6G Foundry report outlines how next-generation wireless networks must prioritize security to support future applications driven by AI, advanced computing, and massive connectivity. Building on the secure foundation established with 5G, the proposed 6G architecture introduces several enhancements, including native security across the radio access network, stronger key management for mobility, flexible user-plane security controls, and improved protection of user identities to prevent tracking and data leakage. The framework also emphasizes zero-trust network architecture, isolated security contexts across network functions, and secure message validation to reduce vulnerabilities such as man-in-the-middle attacks. Finally, as quantum computing advances, the report highlights the need for quantum-safe cryptography and stronger encryption algorithms to protect future communications, aiming to create a resilient and trustworthy mobile ecosystem for the next decade of connectivity.

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