GPRS Tunnelling Protocol

New SecurityGen study highlights hidden threat to 5G mobile networks from GTP-based cyber-attacks

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Friday, August 11, 2023
Attack, OS, GPRS Tunnelling Protocol, Statistics, MEA, Research, SEA, IP, GTP, GSMA, Internet, Chosen-ciphertext attack, Radio, Directional Infrared Counter Measures, LTE, Cryptocurrency, Mobile phone, Online shopping, Kurbatov, LATAM

LONDON, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile operators need to reassess security vulnerabilities in the key GTP (GPRS Tunnelling Protocol) protocol and bolster GTP security within their networks as they continue to invest in and roll out 5G, according to a new study by SecurityGen, the global provider of security solutions and services for the telecom industry.

Key Points: 
  • SecurityGen's latest report, entitled ' GTP vulnerabilities: A cause for concern in 5G and LTE networks' , is based on 150 telecom security assessments of 39 live mobile networks during 2022 and 2023.
  • It highlights the most critical GTP-related threats to raise awareness among mobile operators and stakeholders of the hidden vulnerabilities within the protocol.
  • Kurbatov continued, "The interconnected nature of 3G, 4G, and now 5G mobile networks across different generations amplifies the risks posed by GTP security vulnerabilities.
  • Our research highlighted a worrying lack of robust security measures across a significant proportion of the mobile networks we examined.

New SecurityGen study highlights hidden threat to 5G mobile networks from GTP-based cyber-attacks

Retrieved on: 
Friday, August 11, 2023
Attack, OS, GPRS Tunnelling Protocol, Statistics, MEA, Research, SEA, IP, GTP, GSMA, Internet, Chosen-ciphertext attack, Radio, Directional Infrared Counter Measures, LTE, Cryptocurrency, Mobile phone, Online shopping, Kurbatov, LATAM

LONDON, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile operators need to reassess security vulnerabilities in the key GTP (GPRS Tunnelling Protocol) protocol and bolster GTP security within their networks as they continue to invest in and roll out 5G, according to a new study by SecurityGen, the global provider of security solutions and services for the telecom industry. 

Key Points: 
  • SecurityGen's latest report, entitled ' GTP vulnerabilities: A cause for concern in 5G and LTE networks' , is based on 150 telecom security assessments of 39 live mobile networks during 2022 and 2023.
  • It highlights the most critical GTP-related threats to raise awareness among mobile operators and stakeholders of the hidden vulnerabilities within the protocol.
  • Kurbatov continued, "The interconnected nature of 3G, 4G, and now 5G mobile networks across different generations amplifies the risks posed by GTP security vulnerabilities.
  • Our research highlighted a worrying lack of robust security measures across a significant proportion of the mobile networks we examined.

GL Announces High Volume User Traffic Generation over Wireless and IP Core Networks

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Friday, February 25, 2022
GLOBE, Human, IUP (software), Network operating system, Internet, HTTP, Phonation, Data-rate units, Analog, Loss, LTE, GPRS Tunnelling Protocol, TDM, K, GTP-U, RTP, Equipment, Emulate, EtherNet/IP, Creative Voice file, Voice over IP, PCAP, IP, Congestion, Dual-tone multi-frequency signaling, Automation, Mean opinion score, Density, CEO, SONET/SDH, PSTN, Mobile phone, N4

This solution can emulate up to 100,000 subscribers, 40 Gbps of mobile data traffic and a high volume of voice calls to stress test 5G, 4G, and 3G networks.

Key Points: 
  • This solution can emulate up to 100,000 subscribers, 40 Gbps of mobile data traffic and a high volume of voice calls to stress test 5G, 4G, and 3G networks.
  • Message Automation and Protocol Simulation (MAPS) platform is the basis for all signaling protocols and traffic generation which includes voice, tones, digits, fax, data, and video.
  • GLs MAPS RTP HD network appliance and advanced bulk call generator is used to emulate a high volume of calls with RTP traffic.
  • Emulating traffic can be valuable to characterize the impairment as a function of traffic intensity and traffic types.

Strategic LTE Expansion Allows TNS to Support More US Outbound Roaming Traffic to the Caribbean

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Data management, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Technology, Mobile technology, Articles, Mobile telecommunications, Roaming, LTE, GTP, Internet Protocol, Network protocols, GPRS Tunnelling Protocol, GPRS core network, Transaction Network Services:, CCA

Several Caribbean operators that cover the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas have joined the Hub as roaming partners.

Key Points: 
  • Several Caribbean operators that cover the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas have joined the Hub as roaming partners.
  • TNS new Hub GTP Proxy facility has been designed to manage the routing of GTP-C and GTP-U traffic and map the allocated IP addresses to a roaming partners packet gateway and GPRS support node.
  • This allows carriers to quickly and easily see subscriber roaming patterns as well as the duration and costs incurred for streamlined clearing and billing practices.
  • For more information about CCAs LTE Roaming Hub, please contact Kim Caronchi at [email protected] or visit www.ccamobile.org .