SG.15 Guidance for operators on the use of security mechanisms

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Friday 12 Dec 2014 ｜ Operational |

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This document provides guidance on how Operators use the GSM and GPRS systems, above simple adherence to the 3GPP technical standards, to indicate best working practice. It includes a number of aspects such as Subscriber Identity Authentication, Encryption, IMEI Validation and Guidelines on TMSI allocation.

Audience:  Technical security practitioner

Resource technology specifics: Generic, User equipment, Radio access network (RAN), Core network

Resource type: Guideline

Resource enforcement: Voluntary

Resource certification type: Self-assessment

Key Benefits
  • Provides Operators with guidance on the use of security mechanisms in using GSM and GPRS systems
  • Provides Operators with best working practice.