摘要 |
The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for securing data packets and control messages in a mobile broadband network environment. In one embodiment, a mobile station and a data gateway are peers for securing data packets. That is, security context for data packets is maintained at the mobile station and the data gateway. Further, security processing for data packets is performed by the mobile station and the data gateway. In another embodiment, the mobile station and a base station are peers for securing control messages. That is, security context for control messages is maintained at the mobile station and the base station(s). Further, security processing for control messages is performed by the mobile station and the base station(s). |