Mobile Telephony Security

This lecture covers the security mechanisms in 2G mobile telephony, focusing on authentication and encryption. It explains the challenge-response protocol, the use of the integrity key for authentication, and the derivation of encryption keys. The lecture also delves into the privacy concerns in mobile communication, such as the use of pseudonyms for identification and the vulnerabilities associated with certain encryption algorithms like Comp.28. Additionally, it discusses the standardization of encryption algorithms like A5x and the implications of weak encryption algorithms like A52. The lecture concludes with insights into the privacy issues and security challenges present in GSM networks.