scope:

This Recommendation describes the concept, architecture and information flows for bootstrapping of devices and applications by network operators, by providing:

- a bootstrapping concept for entities requiring open access to trusted services in their interactions;

- the requirements imposed on the entities for enabling the bootstrapping capabilities;

- a reference model showing the elements required for bootstrapping;

- a functional architecture diagram showing functions, reference points and security parameters; and

- information flows for the operation of the bootstrapping processes.