In some embodiments, a network regulator device protects a local network of client systems (e.g. Internet-of-things devices such as smartphones, home appliances, wearables, etc.) against computer security threats. When introduced to the local network, some embodiments of network regulator take over some network services from a router, and automatically install the network regulator as gateway to the local network. The network regulator then carries out an automatic device discovery procedure and distribute device-specific utility agents to the protected client systems. An exemplary utility agent detects when its host device has left the local network, and in response, sets up a virtual private network (VPN) tunnel with a security server to maintain protection of the respective device.

The disclosure provides methods and system for optimizing PDN synchronization between a user equipment and a network. The method comprises processing, by a user equipment, a deactivate request based on a stored set of parameters. The method further encompasses transmitting, from the user equipment to the network entity, a deactivate accept based on said processing, wherein said transmission of deactivate accept enables said network entity to deactivate a connectivity between the user equipment and the network entity to synchronize the user equipment with said network entity.

Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for indicating a packet data unit session as unavailable. One apparatus includes a processor that determines that at least one packet data unit session is unavailable. The apparatus includes a transmitter that transmits information indicating that the at least one packet data unit session is to be released.

Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for indicating a packet data unit session as unavailable. One apparatus includes a processor that determines that at least one packet data unit session is unavailable. The apparatus includes a transmitter that transmits information indicating that the at least one packet data unit session is to be released.

The present disclosure relates to a communication technique for converging IoT technology with a 5G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate beyond a 4G system, and a system therefor. The present disclosure may be applied to an intelligent service (for example, a smart home, a smart building, a smart city, a smart car or connected car, health care, digital education, retail business, a security and safety-related service, etc.) on the basis of 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology. A method carried out by a network data analytics function (NWDAF) device, and a device for carrying out same may be provided according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the method comprising the steps of: acquiring, for a protocol data unit (PDU) session, traffic pattern-related information, traffic type-related information and current time-related information; determining an inactivity timer value for the PDU session on the basis of the traffic pattern-related information, traffic type-related information and current time-related information; and transmitting the inactivity timer value to a session management function (SMF) device.

This application provides a computing data transmission method and apparatus, to transmit computing data such as a computing model. The method includes: A terminal device sends a first message to an access network device, where the first message requests the access network device to set up a first radio bearer, and the first radio bearer carries computing data. The terminal device receives a second message sent by the access network device, and sets up the first radio bearer based on radio bearer configuration information carried in the second message.

A method for discarding authentication of a user equipment in a wireless communication system, including: determining, by a network, authentication revocation of a first remote user equipment; determining whether or not a PDU session of a relay user equipment, which is used by the first remote user equipment, is used by another remote user equipment; and transmitting, to the relay user equipment, a release request for the PDU session of the relay user equipment or a release request for a PC5 link of the first remote user equipment.

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device including a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations of facilitating establishment of a communications path between an open device and a remote device through a communications network; receiving an indication of potentially sensitive information on the communications path; and facilitating establishment of a secure communications path between a secure device and the remote device through the communications network. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device including a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations of facilitating establishment of a communications path between an open device and a remote device through a communications network; receiving an indication of potentially sensitive information on the communications path; and facilitating establishment of a secure communications path between a secure device and the remote device through the communications network. Other embodiments are disclosed.

A method of conducting bearer reconfiguration in a cellular communications network, the method comprising the steps of at a network component, initiating reconfiguration of a bearer between a base station and a mobile device; transmitting a signal from the network component to the mobile device; wherein the signal includes information defining the reconfiguration and also defining additional instructions in conjunction with that reconfiguration.