Rel-8 Security 2G Advanced

TS 55.919 – Design and Evaluation of A5/3 and GEA3 Encryption Algorithms

This report details the design and evaluation of A5/3 and GEA3 encryption algorithms for GSM, ECSD, and GPRS, crucial for secure telecommunications.

Release
Rel-8
Category
Security
Subcategory
Authentication
Network Layer
Security
Technology
2G
Business Impact
High

What is TS 55.919?

TS 55.919 (Rel-8) — Design and Evaluation of A5/3 and GEA3 Encryption Algorithms. This report details the design and evaluation of A5/3 and GEA3 encryption algorithms for GSM, ECSD, and GPRS, crucial for secure telecommunications. Primary function: Procedures. Category: Security (Authentication). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: Security.

Who should read this specification?

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.

Key Technologies

GSMGPRSEGPRS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 55.919?

3GPP TS 55.919 (Rel-8) is the 3GPP specification for Design and Evaluation of A5/3 and GEA3 Encryption Algorithms. This report details the design and evaluation of A5/3 and GEA3 encryption algorithms for GSM, ECSD, and GPRS, crucial for secure telecommunications.

Which 3GPP release is TS 55.919 part of?

TS 55.919 is part of 3GPP Rel-8. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is 800.

What does TS 55.919 specify?

Procedures.

What category does TS 55.919 belong to?

TS 55.919 belongs to the Security (Authentication) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.

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