NIST SP 800-187
Network Security

NIST SP 800-187 SP800-187-3.6: Backhaul Protection with IPsec

Protect the S1 interface between eNodeB and EPC using IPsec in tunnel mode where the backhaul traverses untrusted networks. Use certificate based authentication with a dedicated PKI and rotate credentials on a defined cadence.

Maintained by Gerard BlokdykVerified against the published standard Control text last updated

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NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 · 2 controls

  • NIST800-SC-12 SC-12 Cryptographic Key Establishment and Management
  • NIST800-SC-8 SC-8 Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity

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