Study on security aspects of Machine-Type Communications (MTC) architecture and feature enhancements
The present document captures requirements, solution alternatives, evaluations and conclusions for the SA2-led Rel-13 Features:
• GROUPE (Group based Enhancements) [4],
• MONTE (Monitoring Enhancements) [5] and
• AESE (Architecture Enhancements for Service Capability Exposure [3].
The present document captures the conclusions of the study on security and privacy implications for the requirements identified in Stage 1 and Stage 2 specifications for the above mentioned Rel-13 MTC features.
Based on the outcome of the present document, any new normative text will be incorporated in TS 33.187 [2] and/or suitable existing SA3 specifications.
Editor’s Note: SA3 is supposed to work only on security solutions for architectural solutions that are covered in SA2 Rel-13 TRs TR 23.769[4], TR 23.789[5], TR 23.708 [3].