TS 33.515 – 5G SMF Security Assurance Specification
3GPP TS 33.515 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G SMF Security Assurance Specification. Its official 3GPP title is “5G Security Assurance Specification (SCAS) for the Session Management Function(SMF)”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-16 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Defines SMF-specific security requirements, adaptations, and test cases based on general security assurance catalogue.
Releases and versions of TS 33.515
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 33.515
Primary function: Requirements and Test Cases. Category: Security (Session Management Function (SMF)). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Protocols and interfaces
Protocols: NGAP, PFCP, HTTP/2, JSON
Interfaces: N1, N2, N4, SmfReference, Nudm
Key use cases
- Network Slicing
- Secure PDU Session Management
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 33.515
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 33.117 Catalogue of Security Requirements and Tests
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TR 33.926 Generic Network Product Security Assurance
- TS 29.281 GTPv1-U Protocol Specification
- TS 32.255 5G Data Connectivity Converged Charging
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
Other specifications in the 33 series
- TS 33.511 5G gNB Security Assurance Specification
- TS 33.512 AMF Security Assurance Specification
- TS 33.513 UPF Security Assurance Specification
- TS 33.514 UDM Security Assurance Specification
- TS 33.516 AUSF Security Assurance Specification
- TS 33.517 SEPP Security Assurance Specification
- TS 33.518 5G Security Assurance Specification (SCAS) for NRF
- TS 33.519 NEF Security Assurance Requirements and Tests
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 33.515?
3GPP TS 33.515 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G SMF Security Assurance Specification. Defines SMF-specific security requirements, adaptations, and test cases based on general security assurance catalogue.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 33.515?
TS 33.515 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-16 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What does TS 33.515 specify?
Requirements and Test Cases.
What category does TS 33.515 belong to?
TS 33.515 belongs to the Security (Session Management Function (SMF)) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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