Over-The-Air-OTA-Security-Research

This research focuses on the security of OTA update mechanisms and carrier provisioning for SIM cards.

Research Components

Update Mechanisms

• Analyze OTA update authentication
• Test SMS-based OTA security
• Evaluate CAT_TP security
• Assess BIP (Bearer Independent Protocol) security

Carrier Provisioning

• Test provisioning message integrity
• Analyze SMS C-Channel security
• Develop replay attack prevention strategies
• Evaluate OTA command authorization mechanisms

Testing Methodology

1. OTA update security assessment procedure
2. SMS security testing for OTA commands
3. Provisioning message integrity verification
4. Replay attack simulation

Tools Required

• OTA testing environment
• SMS simulation tools
• Protocol analyzers
• Custom testing scripts

Expected Outcomes

• OTA security assessment report
• Identification of update vulnerabilities
• Carrier provisioning security recommendations
• Replay attack prevention guidelines