TS 33.187 – Security for Machine-Type Communications Enhancements
3GPP TS 33.187 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Security for Machine-Type Communications Enhancements. It is published in 8 releases (Rel-12 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies security architecture enhancements for Machine-Type Communications (MTC), covering requirements and procedures for interfaces like SCEF, Tsp, and T8.
Releases and versions of TS 33.187
| 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 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 33.187
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: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 33.187
- TS 31.115 Secured Packet Structure for UICC Applications
- TS 31.116 SIM/USIM Remote Management Specification
- TS 31.111 USIM Application Toolkit (USAT) Specification
- TS 33.210 Network Domain Security for IP Networks
- TS 33.246 MBMS Security Specification
- TS 33.310 3GPP Authentication Framework for Network Nodes
- TS 33.122 CAPIF Security Architecture Specification
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 22.368 Network Improvements for Machine Type Communications
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 29.368 Tsp Reference Point Stage 3 Specification
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
Specifications that reference TS 33.187
Other specifications in the 33 series
- TS 33.163 Battery Efficient Security for Low Throughput MTC
- 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 33.203 IMS Security Features and Mechanisms
- TS 33.204 TCAP Security (TCAPsec) Stage 2 Specification
- TS 33.210 Network Domain Security for IP Networks
- TS 33.216 Security Assurance Specification (SCAS) for eNB
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 33.187?
3GPP TS 33.187 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Security for Machine-Type Communications Enhancements. Specifies security architecture enhancements for Machine-Type Communications (MTC), covering requirements and procedures for interfaces like SCEF, Tsp, and T8.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 33.187?
TS 33.187 is published in 8 releases, from Rel-12 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 33.187 belong to?
TS 33.187 belongs to the Security (Authentication) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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