SECAM (Security Assurance Methodology)

SECAM in context

The radio access network is the layer where mobile devices attach to the operator's infrastructure. Attacks in this layer include IMSI catching, rogue base stations, downgrade attacks and jamming, and defenses hinge on mutual authentication, integrity-protected signaling and Open RAN supply-chain hygiene.

Telecom security is written into standards from 3GPP, GSMA, ETSI, IETF and ITU-T. Understanding which body owns which specification, and how the specs interlock (for example 3GPP TS 33.501 with GSMA FS.34 for 5G SBA security), is essential for both design and audit work.

To place SECAM in the wider telecom-security picture, review ETSI, NESAS, GSMA SCAS, 6G, Incident Response and Zigbee.

Related terms

• ETSI
• NESAS
• GSMA SCAS
• 6G
• Incident Response
• Zigbee
• CSFB
• EAP

Related topic hubs

• Telecom Security Audit Structured MNO/MVNO security audit methodology.
• SS7 Penetration Testing Interconnect pentest methodology for SS7 signaling.
• Diameter Security 4G/LTE Diameter threats across IPX/roaming and DEA defenses.
• Telecom Penetration Testing End-to-end telecom pentest across signaling, radio and core.

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