TS 33.163 – Battery Efficient Security for Low Throughput MTC
3GPP TS 33.163 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Battery Efficient Security for Low Throughput MTC. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines security processes for battery-constrained MTC devices, including key agreement and secure transport services for low throughput data.
Releases and versions of TS 33.163
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 33.163
Category: Security (Authentication). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Security.
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 33.163
- TS 35.221 3GPP Confidentiality & Integrity Algorithms EEA3/EIA3
- TS 33.310 3GPP Authentication Framework for Network Nodes
- TS 33.401 EPS Security Architecture
- TS 33.220 Generic Authentication Architecture (GAA) Security
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 31.102 USIM Application Specification
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 33.535 5G AKMA: Authentication and Key Management for Apps
- TS 24.501 5GS NAS Protocol Specification
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TR 33.863 Security for Battery-Efficient IoT Device to Enterprise
- TS 33.102 3G Security Architecture Specification
Specifications that reference TS 33.163
- TS 33.220 Generic Authentication Architecture (GAA) Security
Other specifications in the 33 series
- TS 33.126 Lawful Interception Requirements
- TS 33.127 Lawful Interception Architecture
- TS 33.128 Lawful Interception Protocols and Procedures
- TS 33.141 Security for Presence Service (Ut reference point)
- TS 33.179 MCPTT Security Architecture and Procedures
- TS 33.180 Security of the Mission Critical Service (MCX)
- TS 33.185 V2X Security in LTE
- TS 33.187 Security for Machine-Type Communications Enhancements
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 33.163?
3GPP TS 33.163 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Battery Efficient Security for Low Throughput MTC. Defines security processes for battery-constrained MTC devices, including key agreement and secure transport services for low throughput data.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 33.163?
TS 33.163 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 33.163 belong to?
TS 33.163 belongs to the Security (Authentication) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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