As 5G technology is being rolled out across Australia, and
network speeds and coverage improving rapidly, Australian cities
are set to become smarter. Many local governments have already
begun to embark upon smart city initiatives, implementing Bluetooth
monitoring systems for roads, sensor-controlled water and waste
infrastructure, and data-collecting CCTV cameras.
5G's small-cell network enables more devices to connect to
the Internet of Things and data to be collected and transmitted in
real time, giving local governments the ability to deliver more
smart city initiatives on a larger scale. But with opportunities
comes risks, and 5G is no different. Enabling significantly more
devices to be connected to the Internet of Things creates more
points of vulnerability for hackers and attackers.
