Telecommunications
enterpriseTarget: 5G Network Operator
If you are a 5G network operator dealing with signal interference or spoofing — this project developed a Galileo-based timing device that prevents costly network failures and blackouts.
CHRISS · Project
Secure High-Accuracy Timing Solutions to Prevent Telecommunication Network Blackouts
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Imagine the internet and phone networks as a giant orchestra that needs a perfect beat to stay in sync. Right now, they get that beat from satellites, but bad actors can 'jam' or fake that signal to cause chaos. This project builds a secure device that acts like a bodyguard for that beat, ensuring the network keeps running even during an attack.
By the numbers
1,000,000,000
Potential economic damages from network failure (billion €)
The business problem
What needed solving
Critical infrastructure like 5G networks rely on satellite timing that is easily jammed or spoofed. A failure in this timing can lead to massive blackouts and economic losses exceeding a billion euros.
The solution
What was built
An integrated hardware device providing Galileo-based timing distribution with built-in jamming/spoofing detection and blockchain-based verification for fiber-optic layers.
Audience
Who needs this
5G Network OperatorsCritical Infrastructure ManagersTelecom Hardware ManufacturersGovernment Security Agencies
Business applications
Who can put this to work
Cybersecurity
mid-sizeTarget: Critical Infrastructure Security Provider
If you are a security provider dealing with cyber-attacks on fiber-optic layers — this project developed a synchronization solution using blockchain-based verification to ensure data integrity between nodes.
Public Safety
anyTarget: Emergency Services Communication Manager
If you are a manager dealing with the risk of communication outages during crises — this project developed a robust timing distribution system that increases service availability and reliability.
Frequently asked
Quick answers
What is the estimated cost or price of the solution?
Based on available project data, the specific commercial price of the device is not listed, though the EU contributed EUR 2,311,699 to its development.
Can this be deployed on an industrial scale?
Yes, the project aims to demonstrate an integrated device for critical infrastructure like 5G networks and telecommunication layers over large areas.
How is the intellectual property or licensing handled?
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, but the project involves a consortium of 4 industry partners and 1 university.
How does this integrate with existing fiber networks?
The solution is designed to protect the fiber-optics distribution layer from cyber-attacks while providing high-accuracy synchronization.
What is the timeline for market availability?
The project period runs from 2022-11-01 to 2026-04-30, indicating the final results will be ready by April 2026.
Consortium
Who built it
The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with an 80% industry ratio consisting of 4 companies and only 1 university. This strong commercial lean, featuring 3 SMEs across 4 countries (AT, EL, PL, RO), suggests the project is focused on commercial viability and rapid market entry rather than theoretical research.
How to reach the team
Contact BEIA CONSULT INTERNATIONAL SRL in Romania
Next steps
Talk to the team behind this work.
Contact us to connect with the CHRISS consortium for early adoption of secure timing hardware.
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