Rel-19 Security 3G Advanced

TS 33.221 – Subscriber Certificate Distribution via GBA

Specifies procedures and formats for issuing subscriber certificates using Generic Bootstrapping Architecture (GBA) for secure key material, roaming support, and home operator control.

Release
Rel-19
Category
Security
Subcategory
Authentication
Network Layer
Security
Technology
3G
Business Impact
Medium

What is TS 33.221?

TS 33.221 (Rel-19) — Subscriber Certificate Distribution via GBA. Specifies procedures and formats for issuing subscriber certificates using Generic Bootstrapping Architecture (GBA) for secure key material, roaming support, and home operator control. Primary function: Procedures. Category: Security (Authentication). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: Security.

Who should read this specification?

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.

Key Technologies

GBAPKIWAP3GPP TS 33.220

Related Glossary Terms

GBAUEOMACABSFRPNVMINFONOTEHNClauseHO

Related Topics

OAM (Operations & Maintenance)Roaming & InterconnectManagement & Operations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 33.221?

3GPP TS 33.221 (Rel-19) is the 3GPP specification for Subscriber Certificate Distribution via GBA. Specifies procedures and formats for issuing subscriber certificates using Generic Bootstrapping Architecture (GBA) for secure key material, roaming support, and home operator control.

Which 3GPP release is TS 33.221 part of?

TS 33.221 is part of 3GPP Rel-19. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is j00.

What does TS 33.221 specify?

Procedures.

What category does TS 33.221 belong to?

TS 33.221 belongs to the Security (Authentication) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.

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