On the application of formal description techniques to the design of interception systems for GSM mobile terminals

In this paper we show how a formal approach to design may speed up the development process for a new standard-based product: an interception device for GSM networks. We discuss the benefits, the limitations, and the lessons learnt using this approach, based on our own practical experience. A software package containing the results of this work and related documentation is freely available for academic institutions.

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