TS 33.523 – 5G Security Assurance Specification (SCAS)
3GPP TS 33.523 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G Security Assurance Specification (SCAS). It is published in 3 releases (Rel-18 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Defines security objectives, requirements, and test cases for split gNB network product classes, covering F1, Xn, and N2 interfaces.
Releases and versions of TS 33.523
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 33.523
Primary function: Requirements and Test Cases. Category: Security (Security Assurance). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Security.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Protocols and interfaces
Protocols: F1, Xn, N2, N3
Interfaces: N2, Xn, F1, N3
Key use cases
- Network Slicing
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 33.523
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 33.117 Catalogue of Security Requirements and Tests
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TR 33.926 Generic Network Product Security Assurance
- TS 38.401 NG-RAN Architecture Description
- TS 33.511 5G gNB Security Assurance Specification
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
Specifications that reference TS 33.523
Other specifications in the 33 series
- TS 33.519 NEF Security Assurance Requirements and Tests
- TS 33.520 N3IWF Security Assurance Specification
- TS 33.521 SCAS for NWDAF Network Product Class
- TS 33.522 SCP Security Assurance Specification
- TS 33.526 MnF Security Assurance Specification
- TS 33.527 Security Assurance Specification (SCAS)
- TS 33.528 Security Assurance for Policy Control Function (PCF)
- TS 33.529 SCAS for SMSF Security Assurance
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 33.523?
3GPP TS 33.523 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G Security Assurance Specification (SCAS). Defines security objectives, requirements, and test cases for split gNB network product classes, covering F1, Xn, and N2 interfaces.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 33.523?
TS 33.523 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-18 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What does TS 33.523 specify?
Requirements and Test Cases.
What category does TS 33.523 belong to?
TS 33.523 belongs to the Security (Security Assurance) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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