This second edition white paper updates the status of Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) security standards, highlighting gaps in current cloud security approaches due to the heterogeneous nature of edge ecosystems. It details specific security requirements for MEC federation, infrastructure protection, and data privacy while advocating for an end-to-end strategy that integrates standards from ETSI, 3GPP, and other relevant bodies. The document analyzes threats associated with MEC federation and outlines future standardization directions to support the deployment of secure edge cloud environments. Ultimately, the paper serves as a foundational resource for infrastructure owners and service providers to align security practices with customer demands in the evolving edge landscape.
Keywords: MEC Federation, end-to-end security, system heterogeneity, third-party components, edge ecosystem