Enabling Secure Next Generation Services on Advanced and 4G Networks

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DURATION 3 Days

COURSE DESCRIPTION Informa Telecoms Academy and Gemalto present a unique insight into secure service provision in advanced communications works. This programme explains how advanced and secure services and content will be delivered as operators evolve their networks towards 4G. The overall service mix, including voice, internet access (including Web 2.0), messaging, television, and advanced VAS (Value Added Services), as well as triple-play and quad-play service offerings and the supporting technologies are examined in detail. Firstly, we look at the evolution of communications, focusing on mobility and the provision of Mobile Broadband via 3G HSPA and LTE, but including the integration of Fixed Access, Broadcast Systems, WiMAX and WiFi into the overall technology mix. The advanced core network, including the Evolved Packet Core for LTE is then presented – with a thorough examination of the network architecture, operation and overall service provision framework, including the use of IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem). Alternative Service Delivery Platforms and architectures are also considered, not only in terms of content and service delivery, but also in the provision of internet access and voice services via the efficient IP infrastructure. The role of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and third party access in overall service provision, and the required interfaces are explained. Messaging infrastructure and operation is looked at in order to complete the service mix.

In the second part of the course, we identify key security concerns and solutions in emerging and advanced communication networks, including a comprehensive examination of the important role that the USIM plays in securing next generation services. We analyse the different parts of the end-to-end infrastructure, including factors linked to convergence (including IMS), handset considerations, and also how the USIM can provide privacy for personal data management.

We describe how subscribers can be securely identified, enabling access and billing of services that require strong identification & authentication between the different actors. There is a special focus on proximity services such as contactless. The roles of the different players are described for financial services, mobile-TV implementations and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications. We also study how the USIM is adapted, with a specific form factor, for personal TV receivers and M2M modules.

The overall aim is to ensure the delegate is well equipped for the challenges of deploying secure Value-Added-Services over modern and advanced mobile communications systems.

PRE-REQUISITES A basic understanding of telecommunications would be an advantage, but is not essential.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, the delegate will be able to:

List the services and content that are likely to be provided as operators evolve towards advanced and 4G network infrastructure and access speeds (including broadcast services)

Explain the role of partnerships between the operator an third party service providers – and the requirements this places on the network in terms of secure access

For each major service offering, discuss alternative delivery technologies – including capabilities and limitations of each, as well as the likely evolution

Define Multi-Play and the Triple-Play/Quad-Play options

Create a diagrammatic representation of the advanced core network / EPS, correctly positioning each network element, and describing the functionality of each, as well as identifying key interfaces to service elements and associated systems

Describe the key security principles of modern networks, comparing legacy network solutions and their migration to next generation networks

Understand end-to-end security considerations when deploying services over multiple network technologies, with several actors

List the standards organisations defining the specifications for open & secure services on advanced networks, and reference appropriate specifications

Explain how access can be secured to convergence services, driven by migration to IMS infrastructure

Describe the key concepts of providing “trusted environments” for enabling NFC services

Define overall requirements for different mobile-TV implementations and associated secure delivery solutions

Identify the main features functionality of the new bread of security device aimed at personal TV and M2M type applications

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CONTENT

Mobile Network Technologies The Evolution from 2G to 3.5G

HSPA and HSPA+ Features

Services and Applications

Service Drivers

Market Analysis

3GPP and 3GPP2 Work Efforts

Standards Status and Technology Trials

Spectrum for Mobile Services

Principles of the Cellular System What is a cellular system?

Radio characteristics

Spectrum – a scarce resource

Maintaining the call whilst mobile

Planning the network & roll-out

3G HSPA & LTE - Achieving Spectral Efficiency

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)

Multiple Antenna Systems and MIMO Principles

Uplink Proposals for LTE

Downlink Proposals for LTE

Access Network Architecture

Core Network Evolution IP in the Core Network

The Evolution from Circuit to Packet Switching

System Architecture Evolution (SAE)

Interfaces and Protocols

Migration Paths to SAE

Service Control and Delivery Technologies for Multi-Service Networks

Delivering Telecoms, Internet and Entertainment Services

Telecoms Networks

The Internet – Features and Architecture

Entertainment Networks o Radio and TV Broadcast o Cable Networks o Satellite Networks

Broadband Access o Digital Subscriber Line

o Cable o Wireless Systems

Voice over IP Principles

IPTV Architecture o Service Platforms o Transport Networks

Service Control and Delivery

Quality of Service (QoS) Issues

Billing for Multiplay The User Experience (Services, Applications and Terminals / Handsets)

Services – Overview and categories

How do we pay?

Personalised, Location-based, High value, More-capable services

Example services

Content – HTML, WAP, XHTML, I-Mode

The Impact of Web 2.0 o AJAX Technologies o Web Services o Mobile Web 2.0

Accessing the services o A Virtual Home Environment o User Devices o The user interface o Forms and Form Factors

Multi-band and multi - system handsets

Future devices

Complimentary technologies – Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, WiMAX

Service Delivery Systems

Service Delivery Platforms - The Concept

Systems And Technologies

Interfaces and Integration

Value Added Service Provision

Content Provision

Third Party Service Development

The Terminal/Handset

Procedures

Security

Billing for Services and Content

Messaging Systems

Multimedia Messaging Service o MMS Architecture o Message Formats o Handset Compatibility

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o Value Added Services and MMS

Instant Messaging (IM) – Components, IM Features, Protocols, Clients

Location Based Services

Access To Content o WAP Portals o Internet Content

Parlay and the Open Service Access Security in the Network

Network Security o GSM security o 3G Security o Interworking with WLAN o Generic bootstrapping

architecture, BSF o Evolution in LTE o WiMAX security principles

Service Security (Application Layer) o IMS o OTP o Enterprise security, VPN

Why security is needed at the terminal

Handset security challenges o Open OS o Software security vs hardware

Personal Proximity Services

Alternative technologies (NFC, Zigbee, Bluetooth, Barcode)

Actors landscape, use cases o Banks, Financial institutions o Transport Operators o Large Retailers

o Poster Advertisers o Mobile Network Operators

Architecture o Handset o Network servers

Security principles o Certification o Security evaluation o Security Domains

Providing Secure Convergent Services

Convergent devices

Connected PCs

Mobile-TV, IPTV technologies o Broadcast, streaming o Conditional Access System

(CAS) o Standards o Free-to-air, VOD, parental control

Security concerns o Certification o Security evaluation o Security Domains

Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Services

Landscape, actors o Automotive o Logistics managers o Metering o Video surveillance

Environmental constraints

SIM & subscription management

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