O-RAN Alliance Security Specifications (O-RAN.WG11)
The O-RAN Alliance Working Group 11 (Security) develops security specifications for Open Radio Access Networks. O-RAN disaggregates traditional RAN into components (O-RU, O-DU, O-CU, Near-RT RIC, Non-RT RIC, SMO) with open interfaces, creating new security considerations. Key specifications include: O-RAN Security Requirements and Architecture (WG11), O-RAN Threat Model, security for open fronthaul (M-plane, C/U-plane), RIC security, and supply chain security. As O-RAN deployment grows globally (driven by operators including Deutsche Telekom, NTT DOCOMO, Vodafone, and Rakuten), these security requirements become critical for network integrity.
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Framework Domains (5)
Data and Application Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ORAN-SEC-5.1 | Secure Data Deletion |
| ORAN-SEC-5.2 | Application Security |
Security Protocols (O-RAN.WG11 Pillar 3)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ORAN-SEC-3.1 | TLS Implementation |
| ORAN-SEC-3.2 | SSH and IPSec Protocols |
| ORAN-SEC-3.3 | Certificate Management |
Security Requirements (O-RAN.WG11 Pillar 2 - O-R003)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ORAN-SEC-2.1 | Interface Security Requirements |
| ORAN-SEC-2.2 | Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability |
| ORAN-SEC-2.3 | Least Privilege and Zero Trust |
| ORAN-SEC-2.4 | Cross-Platform Security Requirements |
Security Testing (O-RAN.WG11 Pillar 4)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ORAN-SEC-4.1 | Security Test Specifications |
| ORAN-SEC-4.2 | Security Log Management |
Security Threat Modeling (O-RAN.WG11 Pillar 1)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ORAN-SEC-1.1 | Threat Modeling and Remediation |
| ORAN-SEC-1.2 | Risk Management |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is O-RAN Alliance Security Specifications (O-RAN.WG11)?
O-RAN Alliance Security Specifications (O-RAN.WG11) is a compliance framework from International (O-RAN Alliance) with 5 domains and 13 controls. The O-RAN Alliance Working Group 11 (Security) develops security specifications for Open Radio Access Networks. O-RAN disaggregates traditional RAN into components (O-RU, O-DU, O-CU, Near-RT RIC, Non-RT RIC, SMO) with open interfaces, creating new security considerations. Key specifications include: O-RAN Security Requirements and Architecture (WG11), O-RAN Threat Model, security for open fronthaul (M-plane, C/U-plane), RIC security, and supply chain security. As O-RAN deployment grows globally (driven by operators including Deutsche Telekom, NTT DOCOMO, Vodafone, and Rakuten), these security requirements become critical for network integrity. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does O-RAN Alliance Security Specifications (O-RAN.WG11) have?
O-RAN Alliance Security Specifications (O-RAN.WG11) has 13 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Security Requirements (O-RAN.WG11 Pillar 2 - O-R003) (4 controls), Security Protocols (O-RAN.WG11 Pillar 3) (3 controls), Data and Application Security (2 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does O-RAN Alliance Security Specifications (O-RAN.WG11) map to?
O-RAN Alliance Security Specifications (O-RAN.WG11) maps to 610 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are CSA CCM v4 (69% coverage), ASD Information Security Manual (ISM) (69% coverage), TISAX — Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (69% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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