Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
METHODS FOR AUTHENTICATION AND KEY MANAGEMENT IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK AND RELATED APPARATUSES

Abstract:

A method performed by a network server is provided for authentication and key management for a terminal device in a wireless communication network. The method includes authenticating the terminal device during a primary authentication session for the terminal device. The method further includes responsive to a successful authentication of the terminal device, obtaining a first key. The method further includes generating bootstrapping security parameters. The parameters include a second key derived from the first key and a temporary identifier. The temporary identifier identifies the terminal device and the bootstrapping security parameters.