Security
15
Security
15.1
MS Authentication
This feature may be required for several different reasons, see Chapter 2 Paragraph 9.2.
Checking the box enables/disables the MS Authentication Feature.
During normal operation the Switching and Management Infrastructure (SwMi) of the system may
require the terminal (mobile subscriber - MS) to authenticate, to allow access to the system
services. The terminal may also require SwMi to authenticate, thus making the authentication
mutual
The authentication centre (AuC) manages the assignment, control and distribution of encryption key
information to the (SwMI), and manages keys for Air Interface Encryption and Authentication
services for the Dimetra infrastructure entities.
Note: Authentication and encryption require key storage/provisioning to be functional, to make
these features operational.
Note: The terminal, and SwMi encryption and authentication support are classified into 3 classes:
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15.2
MS Mutual Authentication
Enables/disables authentication initiated by SwMi and made mutual by terminal.
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Class 1 – no encryption, may use authentication;
Class 2 – SCK encryption, ESI with SCK, may use authentication;
Class 3 – DCK encryption, ESI with CCK, authentication.
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