FS.53 Mobile Device Security Certification Scheme - Overview - Security
Tuesday June 2, 2026

FS.53 Mobile Device Security Certification Scheme – Overview

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This document describes the GSMA Mobile Device Security Certification (MDSCert) Scheme, an industry-wide framework for evaluating the security capabilities of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. It defines three security assurance levels, the roles of certification bodies and test laboratories, and the processes for evaluation, certification, maintenance and dispute resolution.