TS 29.309 – Nbsp Service Based Interface for GBA BSF
3GPP TS 29.309 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Nbsp Service Based Interface for GBA BSF. Its official 3GPP title is “Bootstrapping Server Function (GBA BSF) Services”. It is published in 4 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Specifies stage 3 protocol and API for Nbsp service-based interface, enabling GBA BSF to provide key material and user security settings to NAF and Push-NAF.
Releases and versions of TS 29.309
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.309
Category: Security (Authentication). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 29.309
- TS 29.510 NRF Service-Based Interface
- TS 33.220 Generic Authentication Architecture (GAA) Security
- TS 33.223 GBA Push Function Specification
- TS 33.224 Generic Push Layer (GPL) Specification
- TS 29.109 GAA Bootstrapping Interfaces (Zh, Dz, Zn, Zpn)
- TS 29.571 5G Common Data Types
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 29.500 5G Service Based Architecture
- TS 29.501 5GC SBI API Design Principles
- TR 21.900 3GPP Document Management Working Methods
Specifications that reference TS 29.309
- TS 29.562 HSS Nhss Services for IMS and GBA
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.283 Diameter-based MC service user database interfaces
- TS 29.292 IMS Centralized Services (ICS) Interworking
- TS 29.303 DNS Procedures for EPS and 5G Interworking
- TS 29.305 Interworking Functions for EPS-Legacy Systems
- TS 29.311 Service Level Interworking for Messaging
- TS 29.328 IMS Sh, Dh and Ph Interface Procedures
- TS 29.329 Diameter Protocol for Sh Interface
- TS 29.330 Diameter-based Sc Interface Specification
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.309?
3GPP TS 29.309 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Nbsp Service Based Interface for GBA BSF. Specifies stage 3 protocol and API for Nbsp service-based interface, enabling GBA BSF to provide key material and user security settings to NAF and Push-NAF.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.309?
TS 29.309 is published in 4 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 29.309 belong to?
TS 29.309 belongs to the Security (Authentication) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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