3GPP Security
3GPP Telecommunications Security Specifications
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Framework Domains (33)
3GPP Security: Access Control
Logical and physical access controls (3GPP Security)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 3GPP-SEC-11 | Access control policy and enforcement |
| 3GPP-SEC-12 | User access management and provisioning |
| 3GPP-SEC-13 | Authentication and password management |
| 3GPP-SEC-14 | Privileged access management |
| 3GPP-SEC-15 | Access review and recertification |
3GPP Security: Asset Management
Information asset management (3GPP Security)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 3GPP-SEC-06 | Asset inventory and ownership |
| 3GPP-SEC-07 | Acceptable use of assets |
| 3GPP-SEC-08 | Information classification and labeling |
| 3GPP-SEC-09 | Asset handling procedures |
| 3GPP-SEC-10 | Media management and disposal |
3GPP Security: Communications Security
Network and communications security (3GPP Security)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 3GPP-SEC-27 | Network security management |
| 3GPP-SEC-28 | Network service security |
| 3GPP-SEC-29 | Segregation in networks |
| 3GPP-SEC-30 | Information transfer policies |
| 3GPP-SEC-31 | Secure messaging |
3GPP Security: Cryptography
Cryptographic controls (3GPP Security)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 3GPP-SEC-16 | Cryptographic policy and key management |
| 3GPP-SEC-17 | Encryption of data at rest |
| 3GPP-SEC-18 | Encryption of data in transit |
| 3GPP-SEC-19 | Certificate management |
| 3GPP-SEC-20 | Key lifecycle management |
3GPP Security: Information Security Policies
Organizational information security policies (3GPP Security)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 3GPP-SEC-01 | Information security policy framework |
| 3GPP-SEC-02 | Management direction and commitment |
| 3GPP-SEC-03 | Policy review and update procedures |
| 3GPP-SEC-04 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
| 3GPP-SEC-05 | Contact with authorities and special interest groups |
3GPP Security: Operations Security
Secure operations and monitoring (3GPP Security)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 3GPP-SEC-21 | Operational procedures and responsibilities |
| 3GPP-SEC-22 | Protection from malware |
| 3GPP-SEC-23 | Backup and recovery procedures |
| 3GPP-SEC-24 | Logging and monitoring |
| 3GPP-SEC-25 | Technical vulnerability management |
| 3GPP-SEC-26 | Audit considerations |
Application Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.220-GBA | Generic Bootstrapping Architecture (GBA) |
Architecture
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.501-5G-Overlay | 5G Security Reference |
Authentication
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.102-AKA | 3G Authentication and Key Agreement (UMTS AKA) |
| TS33.401-EPS-AKA | EPS AKA (4G LTE Authentication) |
| TS33.501-6.1.3 | 5G AKA Authentication |
| TS33.501-6.1.3-AKAp | 5G AKA-prime Variant |
| TS33.501-6.1.3-EAP | EAP-AKA-prime Authentication |
Compliance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.107-LI | Lawful Interception |
Core Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.210-NDS-IP | Network Domain Security for IP (NDS/IP) |
| TS33.310-NDS-AF | Authentication Framework (NDS/AF) |
Cryptography
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.501-Annex-D | Cryptographic Algorithm Requirements |
| TS35-Algorithms | Cryptographic Algorithm Specifications |
D2D Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.303-ProSe | Proximity Services (ProSe) Security |
IMS Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.203-IMS-AKA | IMS Authentication (IMS AKA) |
Identity Privacy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.501-6.12 | SUCI and SUPI Protection |
Interconnect Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.501-13.3 | N32 Interconnect Security |
| TS33.501-15 | Security Edge Protection Proxy |
IoT Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.187-MTC | Machine-Type Communications Security |
Key Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.102-CK-IK | Confidentiality and Integrity Keys (CK/IK) |
| TS33.501-6.2 | Key Hierarchy and Derivation |
Mobility Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.501-6.8 | Security in Handover |
Operational Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GSMA-FS31 | Baseline Security Controls (GSMA FS.31) |
Operations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.501-7.2 | Security Visibility and Configurability |
Privacy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.501-6.11 | Subscriber Privacy Protection |
Product Assurance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.117-NESAS-SCAS | Security Assurance Specification (SCAS) |
RAN Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.501-5.2 | Security Requirements for gNB |
Risk Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TR33.926-Threats | Threat and Risk Analysis |
SBI Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.501-13 | Service Based Interface Security |
| TS33.501-13.2 | NF Service Authorization |
Security Architecture
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.501-4.1 | 5G Security Architecture Overview |
Service Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.180-MCX | Mission Critical Services Security |
| TS33.246-MBMS | MBMS Security |
Signaling Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GSMA-FS70-Signaling | SS7 and Diameter Signaling Security |
| TS33.401-AS-Security | LTE AS Security |
| TS33.401-NAS-Security | LTE NAS Security |
Signalling Protection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.501-6.4 | NAS Security |
| TS33.501-6.5 | AS Security and PDCP Protection |
Slice Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.501-5.15 | Network Slicing Security |
Untrusted Access
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.501-9 | Security for Non 3GPP Access |
User Equipment Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TS33.501-5.1 | Security Requirements for UE |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with 3GPP Security, you already cover:
NIST SP 800-150
24%
17 controls mapped
Compare →NIST SP 800-137
24%
17 controls mapped
Compare →NIST SP 800-207
24%
17 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 3GPP Security?
3GPP Security is a compliance framework from International with 33 domains and 71 controls. 3GPP Telecommunications Security Specifications It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does 3GPP Security have?
3GPP Security has 71 controls organised across 33 domains. The largest domains are 3GPP Security: Operations Security (6 controls), 3GPP Security: Access Control (5 controls), 3GPP Security: Asset Management (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does 3GPP Security map to?
3GPP Security maps to 610 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST SP 800-150 (24% coverage), NIST SP 800-137 (24% coverage), NIST SP 800-207 (24% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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