TS 33.511 – 5G gNB Security Assurance Specification
3GPP TS 33.511 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G gNB Security Assurance Specification. Its official 3GPP title is “Security Assurance Specification (SCAS) for the next generation”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-16 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.1.0 in Rel-20.
Defines security requirements and test cases for validating the security posture of 5G gNB network products, including RRC, user-plane protection, integrity, ciphering, and threat-based controls.
Releases and versions of TS 33.511
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 33.511
Category: Security (Security Assurance). Technology generation: 5G. 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 referenced by TS 33.511
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 33.117 Catalogue of Security Requirements and Tests
- TR 33.926 Generic Network Product Security Assurance
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 33.523 5G Security Assurance Specification (SCAS)
Specifications that reference TS 33.511
Other specifications in the 33 series
- TS 33.434 Security aspects of SEAL for verticals
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 33.502 Security Events Handling in 5G SBA
- TS 33.503 5G ProSe Security Specification
- TS 33.512 AMF Security Assurance Specification
- TS 33.513 UPF Security Assurance Specification
- TS 33.514 UDM Security Assurance Specification
- TS 33.515 5G SMF Security Assurance Specification
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 33.511?
3GPP TS 33.511 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G gNB Security Assurance Specification. Defines security requirements and test cases for validating the security posture of 5G gNB network products, including RRC, user-plane protection, integrity, ciphering, and threat-based controls.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 33.511?
TS 33.511 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-16 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.1.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 33.511 belong to?
TS 33.511 belongs to the Security (Security Assurance) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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