Framework for bootstrapping of devices and applications for open access to trusted services in distributed ecosystems

Rapid advancements in communications and associated technologies has led to the emergence of distributed ecosystems with a large number of devices, applications and use cases requiring open access to trusted services. This open access to trusted services in distributed ecosystems can be provisioned by using the inherent security capabilities and mechanisms already present in the devices and the underlying networks. Recommendation ITU-T Y.3056 provides a concept of bootstrapping of devices and applications by network operators who can share the network security capabilities with users and providers of new devices and services. It describes the requirements to be fulfilled by the entities of the ecosystem such that they may benefit from the bootstrapping capabilities. Based on the requirements, a reference model as well as a functional architecture is provided, which together describe the elements, functions and reference points needed for provisioning of the bootstrapping capabilities. Finally, this Recommendation provides the information flows required to enable the bootstrapping capabilities.