VIAVI Joins EU-Funded SHIELD-6G Consortium to Advance AI-Driven Security Testing for Future 6G Networks
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Contribution to flagship 6G projects underscores VIAVI's pivotal role in the next generation of connectivity CHANDLER, Ariz., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV ) today announced that it has been awarded $1.1 million in funding from the European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) and Horizon Europe to advance the SHIELD-6G project. As telecom breaches increase in volume and the threat of quantum-enabled cyberattacks moves from theoretical to imminent, network security has become a strategic priority for operators, enterprises and governments worldwide. The SHIELD-6G project aims to develop a comprehensive AI-driven Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) platform for 6G networks with interoperable security, orchestration and regulatory compliance. VIAVI will develop digital twins using its TeraVM AI RAN Scenario Generator (RSG) , enabling AI-driven security models to be developed, tested and validated ahead of the first commercial 6G signal going live. As part of SHIELD-6G, VIAVI will use its AI RSG technology to support advanced security testing of 6G network environments, using AI to simulate, detect and analyze potential threats across the network. This includes generating realistic network datasets that enable intelligent anomaly detection and the continuous refinement of AI-based security mechanisms to ensure that...
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