FS.34 GSMA Key Management Version 8.0

FS.34 GSMA Key Management version 7.0 introduces procedures for GSMA members and eligible non-members to exchange digital certificates and key materials in an automated way. Intended for widespread deployment at scale to support 5G roaming and interconnect, the key management procedures can also facilitate other use cases that rely on public key cryptographic algorithms.

The key management procedures have evolved over time and can be grouped into two stages:

• Stage 1: Manual exchange of certificates (FS.34 version 6 and lower). These procedures were developed as a first approach to facilitate early adoption. FS.34 version 6.0 remains available here.
• Stage 2: Key management with enhanced scalability/automation (FS.34 version 7.0 and higher). These procedures are designed to enable efficient and automated key management and are intended for widespread deployment at scale. Stage 2 makes use of the GSMA RAEX Certificate Database, which serves as a repository for all root certificates.

More information: Read the blog “Trust and Security in Roaming: How FS.34 v.7 is Shaping the Future” from Natalia Dulenkova, Head of Mobile Roaming & Security Solutions, Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier.