name: RO
full_form: Registration Operator
context: the Technical Functions of DRF and DPF, as described below. Technical Function: Initial Connectivity Function The ICF of an RO is trusted by the M2MES and VNO to: - Securely receive and store initial connectivity credentials and PCIDs from M2MESs that have chosen the RO - Securely generate (if not received from M2MES) authentication vectors for PCIDs registered with the RO - Securely store and manage authentication vectors for PCIDs registered with the RO - Securely transmit authentication vectors for specific PCIDs to VNO on request from VNO - Securely maintain keys (K) and parameters Technical Function: Discovery and Registration Function (DRF) The DRF of a RO is trusted by the M2ME subscriber, VNO, and SHO to - Correctly discover the SHO and route the M2ME to the SHO Technical Function: Downloading and Provisioning Function (DPF) The DPF of an RO is trusted by the M2ME User/Subscriber to - Securely generate USIM keys and parameters, if instructed to do so by RO - Securely store and
description: The Registration Operator (RO) is a network function that plays a crucial role in the initial connectivity, discovery, registration, downloading, and provisioning processes within the M2M/IoT ecosystem. It securely receives, stores, generates, and transmits authentication vectors for PCIDs registered with it, maintains keys and parameters, discovers the SHO, routes the M2ME to the SHO, and securely generates USIM keys and parameters.
explanation: The RO is classified as a Network Function based on its technical functions described in the context, which include initial connectivity, discovery and registration, downloading and provisioning. These functions are critical for the operation of the network and involve interactions with various entities such as M2MES, VNO, SHO, and M2ME subscribers.
section_title: B.3 	Trust Model
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