7.2.10 Secure Connection

22.3683GPPRelease 17Service requirements for Machine-Type Communications (MTC)Stage 1TS

The MTC Feature Secure Connection is intended for use with MTC Devices that require a secure connection between the MTC Device and MTC Server/MTC Application Server.

For the Secure Connection MTC Feature:

– The network operator shall be able to efficiently provide network security for connection between MTC Device and a MTC Server or between MTC Device and a MTC Application Server in case there is a direct connection with the MTC Application Server. This applies even when some of the devices are roaming i.e. connected via a VPLMN.