TS 33.216 – Security Assurance Specification (SCAS) for eNB
3GPP TS 33.216 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Security Assurance Specification (SCAS) for eNB. Its official 3GPP title is “Security Assurance Specification (SCAS) for the evolved”. It is published in 7 releases (Rel-14 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Defines security requirements, adaptations, and test cases for the evolved NodeB (eNB) network product class, focusing on control and user plane protection, algorithm selection, and key management.
Releases and versions of TS 33.216
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 0.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 33.216
Primary function: Requirements and Test Cases. Category: Security (Security Assurance). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Protocols and interfaces
Interfaces: S1, X2, Uu
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 33.216
Specifications that reference TS 33.216
Other specifications in the 33 series
- 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 33.220 Generic Authentication Architecture (GAA) Security
- TS 33.221 Subscriber Certificate Distribution via GBA
- TS 33.222 Secure HTTP Access in GAA
- TS 33.223 GBA Push Function Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 33.216?
3GPP TS 33.216 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Security Assurance Specification (SCAS) for eNB. Defines security requirements, adaptations, and test cases for the evolved NodeB (eNB) network product class, focusing on control and user plane protection, algorithm selection, and key management.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 33.216?
TS 33.216 is published in 7 releases, from Rel-14 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What does TS 33.216 specify?
Requirements and Test Cases.
What category does TS 33.216 belong to?
TS 33.216 belongs to the Security (Security Assurance) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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