TS 33.200 – MAP Application Layer Security
3GPP TS 33.200 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MAP Application Layer Security. It is published in 4 releases (Rel-4 to Rel-7); the latest version is 7.0.0 in Rel-7.
Defines MAPsec mechanisms for integrity, authentication, anti-replay protection, and optional confidentiality of MAP signalling.
Releases and versions of TS 33.200
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-7 | 7.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-4 | 4.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
What changed in TS 33.200, release by release
Comparisons of the final versions of TS 33.200 in consecutive releases, newest first. They describe differences in the text, not the change requests behind them.
NDS/MAPsec added a normative annex specifying a TCAP handshake for SMS transfer, and inserted a note in the principles clause pointing to that annex.
Scope of TS 33.200
Category: Security (MAP Security). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: Security.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 33.200
- TS 29.204 SS7 Security Gateway Functional Description
Other specifications in the 33 series
- 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
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 33.200?
3GPP TS 33.200 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MAP Application Layer Security. Defines MAPsec mechanisms for integrity, authentication, anti-replay protection, and optional confidentiality of MAP signalling.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 33.200?
TS 33.200 is published in 4 releases, from Rel-4 to Rel-7. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 7.0.0 (Rel-7).
What category does TS 33.200 belong to?
TS 33.200 belongs to the Security (MAP Security) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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