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As of 2020, the world is witnessing the initial rollout of 5G networks, poised to revolutionize mobile wireless communications by offering faster services, minimal latency, and pervasive connectivity through mobile devices. It's noteworthy that the primary beneficiary of 5G advancements is the Internet of Things (IoT). However, the widespread adoption of 5G technology raises significant concerns regarding security and privacy. This is due to the constant and wireless connectivity, posing challenges to the reliability of associated devices. This study extensively examines the current state of security and privacy solutions tailored to 5G. Specifically, it delves into requirements such as data integrity, confidentiality, authentication, access control, non-repudiation, trust, privacy, identity management, key management, policy enforcement, and intrusion detection. Additionally, the paper aims to illuminate future research directions aimed at establishing secure and privacy-aware 5G systems. In this regard, it explores the role of emerging paradigms like IoT, fog computing, and blockchain.