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Management message

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

None

Definition(s):

  A message used for maintaining communications between an SS/MS and BS, i.e., establishing communication parameters, exchanging privacy settings, and performing system registration events (initial network entry, handoffs, etc.). These messages are not encrypted and are susceptible to eavesdropping attacks.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-127 [Withdrawn]