TR 33.846 – 5GS Authentication Enhancements Study
3GPP TR 33.846 is the 3GPP Technical Report for 5GS Authentication Enhancements Study. Its official 3GPP title is “Study on authentication enhancements in the 5G System (5GS)”. It is part of 3GPP Rel-17 (version 17.0.0).
Studies security enhancements for 5G authentication, focusing on anchor key protection, linkability attack mitigation, and SUPI concealment.
Releases and versions of TR 33.846
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 33.846
Category: Security (Authentication). 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: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TR 33.846
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 33.102 3G Security Architecture Specification
- TS 29.503 UDM Service Based Interface
- TS 24.501 5GS NAS Protocol Specification
- TS 33.220 Generic Authentication Architecture (GAA) Security
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
Other specifications in the 33 series
- TR 33.841 Security aspects; Study on 256-bit algorithms for 5G
- TR 33.843 Security Study for ProSe UE-to-Network Relay
- TR 33.844 Security Analysis for IMS-based P2P Content Distribution
- TR 33.845 5G Core Security Parameter Storage
- TR 33.847 5G Proximity Services Security Study
- TR 33.848 Technical Report on Virtualisation Security
- TR 33.849 3GPP Privacy Principles and Guidelines
- TR 33.850 5G MBS Security Study
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 33.846?
3GPP TR 33.846 is the 3GPP Technical Report for 5GS Authentication Enhancements Study. Studies security enhancements for 5G authentication, focusing on anchor key protection, linkability attack mitigation, and SUPI concealment.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 33.846?
TR 33.846 is part of 3GPP Rel-17. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 17.0.0 (Rel-17).
What category does TR 33.846 belong to?
TR 33.846 belongs to the Security (Authentication) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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