TS 33.259 – Key Establishment between UICC Hosting & Remote Device
3GPP TS 33.259 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Key Establishment between UICC Hosting & Remote Device. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies security mechanisms to provision a shared key between a UICC Hosting Device and a Remote Device over a local interface.
Releases and versions of TS 33.259
| 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 | 8.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 33.259
Category: Security (Authentication). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Security.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 33.259
- TR 33.905 Trust Recommendations for Open Platforms
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 33.310 3GPP Authentication Framework for Network Nodes
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 31.101 UICC-Terminal Interface Specification
- TS 33.220 Generic Authentication Architecture (GAA) Security
- TS 22.259 Personal Network Management Requirements
- TS 33.110 UICC-Terminal Key Establishment
- TS 29.109 GAA Bootstrapping Interfaces (Zh, Dz, Zn, Zpn)
Specifications that reference TS 33.259
Other specifications in the 33 series
- TS 33.234 3GPP-WLAN Interworking Security
- TS 33.246 MBMS Security Specification
- TS 33.250 PGW Security Assurance Requirements
- TS 33.256 Security for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS)
- TS 33.303 ProSe Security Specification for EPS
- TS 33.310 3GPP Authentication Framework for Network Nodes
- TS 33.320 H(e)NB Subsystem Security Architecture
- TS 33.326 NSSAAF Security Assurance Requirements
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 33.259?
3GPP TS 33.259 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Key Establishment between UICC Hosting & Remote Device. Specifies security mechanisms to provision a shared key between a UICC Hosting Device and a Remote Device over a local interface.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 33.259?
TS 33.259 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 33.259 belong to?
TS 33.259 belongs to the Security (Authentication) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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