TS 33.535 – 5G AKMA: Authentication and Key Management for Apps
3GPP TS 33.535 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G AKMA: Authentication and Key Management for Apps. It is published in 4 releases (Rel-16 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies security for 5G subscription-based app authentication and key management, reusing 5G primary credentials.
Releases and versions of TS 33.535
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 33.535
Category: Security (Authentication). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 33.535
- TS 29.503 UDM Service Based Interface
- TS 33.210 Network Domain Security for IP Networks
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 33.220 Generic Authentication Architecture (GAA) Security
- TS 23.222 Common API Framework (CAPIF)
- TS 33.222 Secure HTTP Access in GAA
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
Specifications that reference TS 33.535
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 28.541 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Stage 2 and 3
- TS 33.220 Generic Authentication Architecture (GAA) Security
- TS 29.503 UDM Service Based Interface
- TS 29.522 NEF Northbound Interface
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TS 24.554 5G ProSe Protocols and Procedures
- TR 33.926 Generic Network Product Security Assurance
- TS 24.109 HTTP Digest AKA & GAA Stage 3
- TS 33.503 5G ProSe Security Specification
- TS 33.533 Security for 5G Ranging & Sidelink Positioning
Other specifications in the 33 series
- TS 33.529 SCAS for SMSF Security Assurance
- TS 33.530 Security Assurance for Unified Data Repository
- TS 33.531 CAPIF Core Function Security Assurance
- TS 33.533 Security for 5G Ranging & Sidelink Positioning
- TS 33.536 5G V2X Security for NR PC5
- TS 33.537 SCAS for AKMA Anchor Function (AAnF)
- TS 33.545 NR Femto Security Architecture
- TS 33.546 NR Femto Security Assurance Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 33.535?
3GPP TS 33.535 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G AKMA: Authentication and Key Management for Apps. Specifies security for 5G subscription-based app authentication and key management, reusing 5G primary credentials.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 33.535?
TS 33.535 is published in 4 releases, from Rel-16 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 33.535 belong to?
TS 33.535 belongs to the Security (Authentication) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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