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Part 9 - Security in Mobile Telecommunication Networks

This document discusses security in mobile telecommunication networks. It covers signaling security in GSM and SS7 networks, including vulnerabilities in SS7. It also outlines security mechanisms implemented in GSM, such as subscriber identity protection and radio encryption. Finally, it discusses GPRS and 3G security architectures and mechanisms.

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Part 9 - Security in Mobile Telecommunication Networks

This document discusses security in mobile telecommunication networks. It covers signaling security in GSM and SS7 networks, including vulnerabilities in SS7. It also outlines security mechanisms implemented in GSM, such as subscriber identity protection and radio encryption. Finally, it discusses GPRS and 3G security architectures and mechanisms.

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WELCOME TO

WIRELESS AND MOBILE


NETWORK SECURITY
Chapter 9: Security in Mobile
Telecommunication Networks

1. Introduction
2. Signaling
3. Security in the GSM
4. GPRS security
5. Network interconnection

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Introduction

▪ Circuit-switched telecommunication networks were


created at a time when there was a strong monopoly
granted to government-owned corporations.
▪ A major drift in the vision of the security of
telecommunication networks occurred with
telecommunication deregulation laws.

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Signaling

▪ Signaling System 7 (SS7)


▪ Service Switching Point (SSP)
▪ Service Control Point (SCP)
▪ Signal Transfer Point (STP)

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Signaling

▪ SS7 protocol stack


▪ Signaling Data Link (MTP1):
▪ Signaling Link Functions (MTP2)
▪ Signaling Network Functions (MTP3)
▪ Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP)
▪ Transaction Capabilities Application Part
(TCAP)
▪ Telephone User Part (TUP)
▪ ISDN User Part (ISUP)
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Signaling

▪ Vulnerability of SS7 networks

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Signaling

▪ Possible attacks on SS7 networks


▪ SSP attacks
▪ STP attacks
▪ SCP attacks

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Signaling

▪ Securing SS7

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Security in the GSM

▪ GSM architecture
▪ The Mobile Station (MS)
▪ The Base Station Subsystem (BSS)
▪ The Network Switching Subsystem (NSS)
▪ The Operation and Maintenance Center
(OMC)

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Security in the GSM

▪ GSM architecture
▪

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Security in the GSM

▪ Security mechanisms in GSM


▪ subscriber identity protection
▪ network access control by means of SIM
cards
▪ radio communication encryption between a
MN and the BTS

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Security in the GSM

▪ Security mechanisms in GSM


▪ Subscriber identity protection

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Security in the GSM

▪ Security mechanisms in GSM


▪ Access control

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Security in the GSM

▪ Security mechanisms in GSM


▪ Encryption of radio communication

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Security in the GSM

▪ Security flaws in GSM radio access

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Security in the GSM

▪ Security flaws in GSM signaling


▪ MAPSec protection 0
▪ MAPSec protection 1
▪ MAPSec protection 2

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GPRS architecture

▪ Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN)


▪ Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN)

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GPRS architecture

▪ GPRS security mechanisms


▪ GPRS radio subsystem access control
▪ GPRS subscriber authentication
▪ GPRS data encryption

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GPRS architecture

▪ GPRS security mechanisms


▪ GPRS radio subsystem access control
▪ GPRS session access control
▪ GPRS network access control

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3G security

▪ UMTS infrastructure

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3G security

▪ UMTS security

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Q&A

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