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R. A. Mishra, A. Kalla, K. Shukla, A. Nag and M. Liyanage, "B-VNF: Blockchain-enhanced Architecture for VNF Orchestration in MEC-5G Networks," 2020 IEEE 3rd 5G World Forum (5GWF), Bangalore, India, 2020, pp. 229-234, doi: 10.1109/5GWF49715.2020.9221075

B-VNF : blockchain-enhanced architecture for VNF orchestration in MEC-5G networks

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Author: Mishra, Raaj Anand1; Kalla, Anshuman1; Shukla, Kaustubh1;
Organizations: 1School of Computing and Information Technology, Manipal University Jaipur, India
2School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University College Dublin, Ireland
3School of Computer Science, University College Dublin, Ireland
4Centre for Wireless Communications, University of Oulu, Finland
Format: article
Version: accepted version
Access: open
Online Access: PDF Full Text (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Persistent link: http://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi-fe2020111690423
Language: English
Published: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2020
Publish Date: 2020-11-16
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Abstract

The roll-out of 5G technology will nurture the realization of broadband, ultra-reliable, and zero latency services. Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) are among the key enablers for 5G. The synergy between NFV and MEC allows migration of Virtual Network Functions (VNF) from cloud to the edge of the network thereby adding agility to the softwarized 5G networks. The overall orchestration of VNF includes, but is not limited to, processing VNF requests, selecting appropriate VNF, migrating VNF from cloud to MEC, instantiating migrated VNF at MEC, settling payment according to a VNF’s usage, maintaining VNF’s reputation, etc. The orchestration is not foolproof and raises doubts about its trustworthiness. To address all the existing issues in a unified manner, we leverage Blockchain technology as yet another enabling technology for MEC-enabled 5G. Thus, we propose a Blockchain-enhanced architecture for secure VNF orchestration such that issues like authenticity, integrity, confidentiality, reputation, payment transfer, and many more are resolved. To furnish a Proof-of-Concept (PoC), we develop a prototypical DApp (Decentralized Application) using Ethereum Blockchain and Suricata as an exemplar VNF. Further, we discuss the strong resiliency of the proposed architecture against numerous well-known attacks.

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ISBN: 978-1-7281-7299-6
ISBN Print: 978-1-7281-7300-9
Pages: 229 - 234
DOI: 10.1109/5GWF49715.2020.9221075
OADOI: https://oadoi.org/10.1109/5GWF49715.2020.9221075
Host publication: Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE 3rd 5G World Forum (5GWF)
Conference: IEEE 5G World Forum
Type of Publication: A4 Article in conference proceedings
Field of Science: 213 Electronic, automation and communications engineering, electronics
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Funding: This work is supported by Academy of Finland in 6Genesis Flagship (grant no. 318927) and European Union in RESPONSE 5G (Grant No: 789658) project.
Academy of Finland Grant Number: 318927
Detailed Information: 318927 (Academy of Finland Funding decision)
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