EUREKA CELTIC AI-NET PROTECT

Purpose and goal

The primary focus of the AI-NET-PROTECT project is to develop automated, resilient, and secure networks for critical infrastructures and enterprises supporting services in customized network slices. To this end, the project will take advantage of artificial (AI) intelligence to complement or replace traditional optimization and prediction algorithms. Key use cases for AI includes performance optimization, proactive fault and anomaly detection, penetration and vulnerability testing, and security incident management.

Expected results and effects

The project will develop scalable network/node architectures to address diverse KPIs (i.e., capacity, latency, availability, security) relying on a mix of open and purpose-built hardware and software. Network telemetry and intent-based software-defined network management/control will provide zero-touch provisioning and will support artificial-intelligence-based automation of end-to-end services. Strong security, based on multi-layer cryptography, agile crypt-functions, and quantum-safe algorithms will form an integral part of the developed architecture.

Planned approach and implementation

The project lasts for three years. The technical work is organized around six work packages whose results will be showcased in the form of technical publications, technology demonstrations, proofs of concepts, and recommendations to standardization bodies. A communication plan has also been developed to deliver the results to various stakeholders including the general public.