5G network is kind of exposed.
But NEF keeps that exposure controlled.
In 5G, data moves fast.
And with so many functions talking to each other,
security and control matter more than ever.
That’s where NEF (Network Exposure Function) steps in.
It’s not about speed.
It’s about safety, structure, and smart exposure.
Here’s how NEF fits in:
Talks to UDR for data access
Connects with Analytics for insights
Exposes functions to External Entities safely (via CAPIF)
Interfaces with SMF, NFa, and NFn using secure protocols
It also controls and masks sensitive core data
NEF acts like a firewall and translator.
It tells what can be shared—and what must be hidden.
5G opens the core to the world.
NEF decides what gets through.
So, while the rest of 5G builds access, NEF guards the gate.
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