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Abstract

This ETSI Guide is the copy of the published TR 101 510-1 in January 2000.

Status
Published
Publication Date
31-Oct-2003
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Nov-2003
Due Date
01-Nov-2003
Completion Date
01-Nov-2003

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Overview

SIST-V ETSI/EG 201 510 V1.1.2:2003 is a Slovenian adoption of the ETSI Guide EG 201 510, detailing the security aspects of Switching Control Function (SCF) and Service Switching Function (SSF) interconnection between networks within Intelligent Network (IN) architecture. Specifically, this document addresses security mechanisms for operations based on Capability Set 1 (CS1). It focuses on interworking scenarios where the SSF and SCF, possibly from different network domains, need to interact securely to provide robust telecommunication services.

This standard is essential for telecommunications providers and network operators implementing or managing interconnection between intelligent network elements, ensuring that critical security needs are met.

Key Topics

  • Security Threats and Risk Mitigation: The standard recognizes threats such as masquerading, denial of service (DoS), replay attacks, unauthorized access, data corruption, and eavesdropping.
  • SCF-SSF Interconnection Security: Guidance is provided to manage secure communications when interconnecting SCF and SSF components across network boundaries, ensuring that both entities authenticate and authorize operations.
  • CS1 Operations Security: The security aspects of key CS1 operations (InitialDP, Connect, ReleaseCall, EventReportBCSM, RequestReportBCSMEvent, Continue, ActivityTest) are discussed, highlighting critical controls required to protect against unauthorized access or manipulation.
  • Security Countermeasures: The standard sets out countermeasures which include:
    • Topology Design: Limiting interconnection points and restricting functionalities.
    • Authentication: Ensuring the legitimacy of command initiators.
    • Access Control: Enforcing permissions at all network and application interfaces.
    • Integrity and Confidentiality: Protecting messages from tampering and unauthorized viewing.
    • Non-repudiation and Auditing: Recording actions exhaustively for accountability.
    • Security Management: Proactively monitoring and managing network security to prevent and respond to attacks.

Applications

  • Telecommunications Network Interconnection: The standard underpins the security of IN services when network operators connect SSF and SCF elements from different domains, such as in multi-operator gateways or international service provision.
  • CAMEL Phase 1 Implementations: As CAMEL (Customized Applications for Mobile Enhanced Logic) is cited as the primary application scenario, the guidance is highly relevant for secure mobile services across interconnected networks.
  • IN Operations Management: Network administrators can use these guidelines to set up, test, and maintain secure interoperability of network control functions, especially where sensitive control or user data cross network boundaries.
  • Compliance and Risk Management: Following SIST-V ETSI/EG 201 510 V1.1.2:2003 helps providers align with recognized security best practices, reducing vulnerabilities and regulatory risks associated with public switched telephone networks (PSTN) and intelligent network deployments.

Related Standards

Efficient implementation and integration may involve aligning with related international standards and recommendations, including:

  • ITU-T Q.1211, Q.1214, Q.1218: Introducing and specifying Intelligent Network Capability Set 1.
  • ITU-T Q.1221, Q.1224, Q.1228: Covering Capability Set 2 and guidelines for IN structured networks.
  • ETSI ETR 232, ETR 332, ETR 339, ETS 300 374-1: Glossaries, security requirements, threat analyses, and protocol specifications for IN security and interconnectivity.
  • ETSI EN 301 140-1: Protocol specification for INAP, CS2.
  • ETSI ETR 083: Security architectures for Universal Personal Telecommunication.

By referencing SIST-V ETSI/EG 201 510 V1.1.2:2003, network professionals strengthen security in intelligent network operation, helping ensure reliable and protected service delivery in interconnected telecommunication environments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SIST-V ETSI/EG 201 510 V1.1.2:2003 is a guide published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Intelligent Network (IN) - Security aspects of Switching Control Function (SCF) - Service Switching Function (SSF) interconnection between networks - Part 1: Capability Set 1 (CS1) based operations". This standard covers: This ETSI Guide is the copy of the published TR 101 510-1 in January 2000.

This ETSI Guide is the copy of the published TR 101 510-1 in January 2000.

SIST-V ETSI/EG 201 510 V1.1.2:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.040.35 - Telephone networks. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2003
Inteligentno omrežje (IN) - Varnostni vidiki funkcije krmiljenja storitev (SCF) -
Funkcija komutacije storitve (SSF) medsebojnega povezovanja omrežij - Operacije
na podlagi prvega nabora zmožnosti (CS1)
Intelligent Network (IN) - Security aspects of Switching Control Function (SCF) - Service
Switching Function (SSF) interconnection between networks - Part 1: Capability Set 1
(CS1) based operations
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EG 201 510 Version 1.1.2
ICS:
33.040.35 Telefonska omrežja Telephone networks
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

ETSI Guide
Intelligent Network (IN);
Security aspects of Switching Control Function (SCF) -
Service Switching Function (SSF)
interconnection between networks;
Part 1: Capability Set 1 (CS1) based operations

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Reference
DEG/SPAN-061212-1
Keywords
CS1, IN, interworking, security
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.4
Foreword .4
Introduction .4
1 Scope.5
2 References.5
3 Definitions and abbreviations .5
3.1 Definitions.5
3.2 Abbreviations .6
4 Functionality .6
4.1 SSF .6
4.2 SCF.6
4.3 SSF-SCF Interconnection.7
5 Security considerations of operations .8
5.1 initialDP .8
5.2 connect .8
5.3 releaseCall .8
5.4 eventReportBCSM .8
5.5 requestReportBCSMEvent .8
5.6 continue .9
5.7 activityTest .9
6 Security countermeasures.9
6.1 Topology .9
6.2 Authentication .9
6.3 Access control .9
6.4 Integrity .10
6.5 Confidentiality.10
6.6 Non Repudiation.10
6.7 Accountability and auditing.10
6.8 Network security management .10
6.9 Testing and operation maintenance .10
Bibliography.11
History.12
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Intellectual Property Rights
IPRs essential or potentially essential to the present document may have been declared to ETSI. The information
pertaining to these essential IPRs, if any, is publicly available for ETSI members and non-members, and can be found
in SR 000 314: "Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs); Essential, or potentially Essential, IPRs notified to ETSI in respect
of ETSI standards", which is available from the ETSI Secretariat. Latest updates are available on the ETSI Web server
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can be given as to the existence of other IPRs not referenced in SR 000 314 (or the updates on the ETSI Web server)
which are, or may be, or may become, essential to the present document.
Foreword
This ETSI Guide (EG) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Services and Protocols for Advanced
Networks (SPAN).
The present document is part 1 of a multi-part EG covering the Intelligent Network (IN); Security aspects of Switching
Control Function (SCF) - Service Switching Function (SSF) interconnection between networks, as identified below:
Part 1: "Capability Set 1 (CS1) based operations";
Part 2: "Capability Set 2 (CS2) based operations".
Introduction
Under IN CS1 and CS2, the IN SCP to SSP relationship, or Service Control to Switch, is confined to a single network
operator's domain and may actually be physically co-located as an SSCP. To optimize performance, the switch requires
little security, particularly if implemented within a 'single unit' or SSCP. By not using the local processor for security,
switch performance may be optimized toward call processing with security and network protection measures provided at
the Service Control Point.
In the case of inter-connected networks, direct implementation of the Inter-network Control to Switch relationship would
require appropriate security and authentication measures to be provided and managed at each SSF.
Within a single network, potential conflict between multiple SCFs is avoided by their management within a common
domain. When two networks are interconnected two (or more) SCFs in different domains can potentially control the
same resource (SSF). Then some secure resource allocation and management procedure must be deployed. Suitable
mechanisms have not yet been standardized. Network operators may prefer the option of utilizing the established
inter-network SCF to SCF security procedures and route inter-network service switching signalling messages via each
Network's Service Control Point. In this case appropriate security and authentication measures would be provided and
managed at each SCF.
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1 Scope
The present document describes security aspects in conjunction with the interconnection of two IN structured networks.
The present document concentrates on the SCF - SSF interconnection.
The purpose of the present document is to describe the security aspects of interconnection of SCF to SSF. The
operations considered in this interconnection are a subset of CS1. For the time being CAMEL is the only application of
SCF - SSF interconnection, therefore the present document considers only CAMEL phase 1 operations. A later edition
may also consider other CS1 operations.
Future parts of the present document will investigate the security aspects of operation sets that are a subset of CS2
and CS3.
2 References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of the present
document.
• References are either specific (identified by date of publication, edition number, version number, etc.) or
non-specific.
• For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.
• For a non-specific reference, the latest version applies.
• A non-specific reference to an ETS shall also be taken to refer to later versions published as an EN with the same
number.
[1] ITU-T Recommendation Q.1228 (1997): "Interface Recommendation for intelligent network
Capability Set 2".
[2] ETSI ETR 232: "Security Techniques Advisory Group (STAG); Glossary of security terminology".
3 Definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the following terms and definitions apply:
masquerade ("spoofing"): pretence of an entity to be a different entity. This may be a basis for other threats like
unauthorized access or forgery
unauthorized access: entity attempts to access data in violation to the security policy in force
eavesdropping: breach of confidentiality by monitoring communication
loss or corruption of information: integrity of data (transferred) is compromised by unauthorized deletion, insertion,
modification, reordering, replay or delay
replay of information: repetition of previously valid commands and responses with the intention of corrupting service
or causing an overload
repudiation: denial by one of the entities involved in a communication of having participated in all or part of the
communication
forgery: entity fabricates information and claims that such information was received from another entity or sent to
another entity
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denial of service: prevention of authorized access to resources or the delaying of time critical operat
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