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Who Should Attend?

This training is aimed at Telecom core engineers. In this course, the participant will learn about LTE 4G mobile network service, LTE security mechanisms, Evolved Packet Core network security and vulnerabilities, and potential LTE network problems. Finally, the participant will define a plan of study to become a LTE Network auditor.

 

Course Scope

  1. LTE Introduction.
  2. LTE Security Architecture.
  3. LTE Network Elements Overview, Security Roles, and Functions.
  4. LTE Communication Security, Cryptography, and Key Management.
  5. Study of LTE Protocols.
    • S1AP.
    • X2AP.
    • Diameter.
    • GTP-C.
    • GTP-U.
    • GTPv2.
    • GTP’.
    • NAS. 
  6. Typical Attacks on LTE Infrastructure.
  7. Recap of SS7 attack scenarios and comparison to 4G.
  8. Role of Legacy in LTE Security (CS Fallback, CSFB vs. VoLTE).
  9. Network elements and their functions: HSS, DRA/DEA, MME, PCRF, eNodeB, PGW, SGW.
  10. DRA remote and RCE compromise via Diameter.
  11. Vulnerabilities in VoLTE.
  12. Analysis of Network Elements and Vulnerabilities.
    • Generic LTE network element vulnerabilities.
    • Huawei LTE SAE EPC HSS: structure, vulnerabilities, and services.
    • Huawei LTE SAE RAN MME: role and attacks.
    • Ericsson LTE SAE RAN eNodeB: vulnerabilities, integration, provisioning, and hardware attacks.
    • Huawei LTE SAE EPC UGW (SeGW, S-GW, PDN GW): role and structure.
  13. Diameter Security and Comparison to SIGTRAN and Radius Protocols.
  14. Diameter Fuzzing and Scanning.
  15. Diameter in a Roaming Context.
  16. NAS Security, Protocol Review and Known Attacks.
  17. SCTP Protocol Basics, Scanning and Attack Acenarios.
  18. SGW – PGW Infrastructure and Design, and GTPv2 Scanning and Fuzzing.
  19. S1AP Interface Protocol Study and Known Vulnerabilities.
  20. Attack Scenarios over the S1AP Interface.
  21. Attacking O&M (OAM & Management) of Network Elements. 
  22. GRX / IPX Compromise Case Studies, Architecture and Design, and Known Vulnerabilities.
  23. Scenario of LTE Network Attack.
    • Radio-based; role of the subscriber.
    • Infrastructure-based, Transmission or RAN vector.
    • Internal-based attack.
    • Interconnect-based attack scenarios.
  24. The Next Steps to Becoming a LTE Network Auditor.

Prerequisites

In order to fully understand the course, each participant needs:

  • Basic knowledge of Telecom & network principles:
    • 2G, 3G, and 4G.
    • OSI network layers.
    • Basic knowledge of Telecom technologies.
  • Laptop with Linux installed either in a VM or native, Backtrack or Ubuntu (reverse engineering and hacking tools recommended).
  • Good ability to use Wireshark.
  • Basic skills and usage of Linux for reverse engineering (strings, knowledge of tools in a Backtrack for reverse engineering). 
  • Legal IDA Pro license optional, but strongly recommended.

 

Training Structure

Two-day training divided into logical sessions.

 

Methodology

Instructor-led training. Participants will receive evaluation access to a vulnerability scanner for Telecom infrastructure and a developer account for LTE mobile security platform.

Good logical structure of the course and explanation.

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This course will be very useful in my daily work.

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Excellent methodology of teaching. Simple and easy to understand training.

Mr. Arben Shabani, PTK Kosovo

The trainer is capable of answering all my questions.

Ms. Ana Gheorghe, Vodafone RO

The course exceeded my expectations. Hats off!

Mr. Adnan Syed, Mobily

The whole course was very valuable.

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Perfect course.

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Deep and detailed topic analysis.

Mr. Mohamed Sabry, Vodafone Egypt

Trainer was able to answer practical questions.

Mr. Daniel Krolikowski, Play Poland

Course covers all important issues and presents relevant examples.

Mr. Mohamed Kamel, Vodafone Egypt

Good class notes and great examples.

Mr. Ghaffar Masood, Mobilink Pakistan

Regardless of technology I received theoretical and practical answers.

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Excellent course and instructor.

Mr. Nikolay Suetin, Beeline Russia

Trainer understands local market experience.

Mr. Andrew Sweetman, Wataniya

Trainer adapted to the expectations of the audience.

Mr. Antoine Blanchet, Monaco Telecom

Very clear explanations.

Ms. Tatyana Krasyuk, Life Ukraine

Trainer understands local market experience.

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Really practical and very fruitful training.

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I am very impressed with the trainer's knowledge and experience.

Mr. Mouin Al Saghir, Vivacell

Experienced trainer. Excellent descriptions.

Mr. Ahmad Doar, Mobily, KSA

Very well organized training programmes.

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The training is completely excellent.

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Professional, high-quality trainer.

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Excellent knowledge from the trainer.

Ms. Catherine Barman, Swisscom

Very effective training methods.

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Ms. Anette Chale, mCel Mozambique

Training was above expectations!

Mr. Ariel Haxhiu, Eagle Mobile, AL

Training provides useful methods to analyze real protocols.

Mr. Seema Karn, NCell Nepal

Excellent, knowledgeable trainer, open to communication.

Mr. Dmitrii Kropotov, Tele2 Russia

Trainer is open for comments and discussion.

Ms. Natalya Nerubenko, Life Ukraine

Many different people from different operators can share their problems and ideas.

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Overwhelming knowledge and expertise. Interactive and enjoyable learning.

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Seminar entirely for Telecommunication operators. A lot of issues covered.

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Unique training covering the most important areas of my work.

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Ms. Olga Rudnicka, Tele2 Latvia

The training exceeded my expectations.

Ms. Irida Gjashta, AMC Albania

Everyone gets individual attention from the trainer.

Ms. Inga Tomsone, Tele2 Latvia

A good approach to a complex problem.

Ms. Horia Catrinoiu, Vodafone RO

The best training ever.

Mr. Timur Zagretdinov, MTT Russia

I received a lot of useful information which I use in my work every day.

Ms. Viktoriya Gusarova, Beeline RU

Good direct connection between course material and real problems.

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Amazing, more than excellent, audience-oriented trainer.

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I feel like the trainer is the best professor and mentor one can have.

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Experienced trainer. Real cases with references to recommendations.

Mr. David Curkan, T-Mobile Croatia

A lot of useful materials and knowledge.

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Great teacher with deep knowledge and experience.

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More than excellent course!

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I can proudly recommend these courses for others as well.

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Trainers have passion to teach & impart knowledge.