6G • Core Network

SEPP 2.0

Post-Quantum Secure Edge Protection Proxy

The cryptographic firewall protecting roaming interfaces (N32) between distinct 6G operator networks from eavesdropping, tampering, and quantum attacks.

Technical Explanation

When a user roams from Operator A to Operator B, all signaling traverses the N32 interface between their edge proxies. SEPP 2.0 inspects, filters, and encrypts all cross-carrier traffic using Post-Quantum Cryptography (ML-KEM/ML-DSA). It enforces strict JSON/Protobuf Web Token validation, performs application-layer message filtering, and sanitizes headers to prevent malicious operators from injecting malicious core commands.

Key Functions

  • Cryptographic security gateway protecting inter-operator N32 roaming interconnects
  • Post-Quantum mutual TLS and message-level encryption protecting cross-carrier signaling
  • Application-layer firewalling detecting and blocking malformed or hostile core requests
  • Cryptographic masking of internal network topology details from foreign carriers
  • High-throughput line-rate filtering handling millions of roaming sessions concurrently
Specifications
3GPP Rel-19 TS 33.501 / TS 29.573 Evolution, GSMA PRD FS.34
Interfaces
N32-PQCNsepp-6g

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