# NIST Releases Draft 5G Security Paper

NIST’s National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) released a draft white paper assessing 5G false-base-station threats, device responses across six simulated scenarios, and potential mitigations. The public-comment deadline is **October 31, 2026**—30 days from October 1. The release creates an opportunity for technical input, not a funded contract or solicitation.

- 5G equipment providers, network operators, and cybersecurity contractors can review the draft and submit technical feedback by the deadline.
- Procurement teams can use the paper’s threat scenarios and mitigation analysis as relevant technical context when assessing 5G cybersecurity needs and future requirements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE)

### Sources
- [NIST NCCoE releases draft 5G cybersecurity white paper on false base stations - Australian Cyber Security Magazine](https://australiancybersecuritymagazine.com.au/nist-nccoe-releases-draft-5g-cybersecurity-white-paper-on-false-base-stations) - Australian Cyber Security Magazine