Method and apparatus for the secured provision of functions of a signaling network for distributed telecommunication applications

Abstract

A method and an apparatus are provided for the secured provision of functions of a signaling network for distributed telecommunication applications. An application logic of a telecommunication network is separated from system components that are relevant to security by setting up the former on decentralized apparatuses of the communication network and the latter on central apparatuses of the communication network. Suitable communication measures between central and decentralized apparatuses ensure that centrally available functions can be called from an application logic which is implemented in a decentralized manner. Security functions for protecting the signaling network and/or a central apparatus are set up or utilized on central apparatuses.

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