TS 33.204 – TCAP Security (TCAPsec) Stage 2 Specification
3GPP TS 33.204 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for TCAP Security (TCAPsec) Stage 2 Specification. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies security mechanisms (TCAPsec) to protect TCAP user messages between SS7 security domains, providing confidentiality, integrity, and authentication.
Releases and versions of TS 33.204
| 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 | 15.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 33.204
Category: Security (Network Domain Security). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 33.204
Specifications that reference TS 33.204
- TS 29.204 SS7 Security Gateway Functional Description
Other specifications in the 33 series
- 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 33.210 Network Domain Security for IP Networks
- TS 33.216 Security Assurance Specification (SCAS) for eNB
- TS 33.220 Generic Authentication Architecture (GAA) Security
- TS 33.221 Subscriber Certificate Distribution via GBA
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 33.204?
3GPP TS 33.204 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for TCAP Security (TCAPsec) Stage 2 Specification. Specifies security mechanisms (TCAPsec) to protect TCAP user messages between SS7 security domains, providing confidentiality, integrity, and authentication.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 33.204?
TS 33.204 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 33.204 belong to?
TS 33.204 belongs to the Security (Network Domain Security) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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