TS 33.180 – Security of the Mission Critical Service (MCX)
3GPP TS 33.180 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Security of the Mission Critical Service (MCX). Its official 3GPP title is “Security of the Mission Critical (MC) service”. It is published in 7 releases (Rel-14 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.1.0 in Rel-20.
Defines the security architecture, procedures and information flows protecting mission critical services (MCPTT, MCVideo, MCData), covering on-network, off-network, roaming, migration and interworking.
Releases and versions of TS 33.180
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 33.180
Category: Security (Mission Critical Services Security). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Security.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Expert. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 33.180
- TS 33.401 EPS Security Architecture
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 33.222 Secure HTTP Access in GAA
- TS 33.220 Generic Authentication Architecture (GAA) Security
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.379 Mission Critical Push-to-Talk Architecture
- TS 23.280 Common Functional Architecture for Mission Critical Services
- TS 23.281 Mission Critical Video Service
- TS 23.282 Mission Critical Data Functional Architecture
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 22.179 MCPTT Service Requirements
- TS 22.280 Mission Critical Services Common Requirements (MCCoRe)
Specifications that reference TS 33.180
- TS 33.220 Generic Authentication Architecture (GAA) Security
- TS 23.280 Common Functional Architecture for Mission Critical Services
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TS 23.379 Mission Critical Push-to-Talk Architecture
- TS 24.379 MCPTT Call Control Protocol
- TS 23.281 Mission Critical Video Service
- TS 23.282 Mission Critical Data Functional Architecture
- TS 24.483 Mission Critical Services Management Objects
- TS 24.481 MCS Group Management Protocol
- TS 24.282 MCData Signalling Control Protocols
- TS 24.380 MCPTT Media Plane Control Protocols
- TS 23.283 Mission Critical Communication Interworking
Other specifications in the 33 series
- TS 33.128 Lawful Interception Protocols and Procedures
- TS 33.141 Security for Presence Service (Ut reference point)
- TS 33.163 Battery Efficient Security for Low Throughput MTC
- TS 33.179 MCPTT Security Architecture and Procedures
- TS 33.185 V2X Security in LTE
- TS 33.187 Security for Machine-Type Communications Enhancements
- TS 33.203 IMS Security Features and Mechanisms
- TS 33.204 TCAP Security (TCAPsec) Stage 2 Specification
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 33.180?
3GPP TS 33.180 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Security of the Mission Critical Service (MCX). Defines the security architecture, procedures and information flows protecting mission critical services (MCPTT, MCVideo, MCData), covering on-network, off-network, roaming, migration and interworking.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 33.180?
TS 33.180 is published in 7 releases, from Rel-14 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.1.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 33.180 belong to?
TS 33.180 belongs to the Security (Mission Critical Services Security) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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