In this new publication, Eurosmart explains that the advent of quantum computers would be a significant threat to the security of identity documents. Such an advent might seem distant, but current research shows that progress is taking place at a fast pace. The question is...
ETSI recently published a technical specification on identity proofing in the context of eIDAS trust services[1]. This document was prepared by its ESI technical committee, supported by a Specialist Task Force (STF 588). This technical specification answers a security gap in the current eIDAS framework for...
Last June, the European Commission proposed a text amending the current version of the eIDAS Regulation. This proposal is a breakthrough in the eIDAS ecosystem. It will bring every Member State to notify at least one electronic identification scheme level High. Furthermore, the proposal introduces...
Eurosmart Feedback on BSI draft TR-03166 Eurosmart welcomes this opportunity to provide feedback on the BSI draft TR-03166 "Technical Guideline for Biometric Authentication Components in Devices for Authentication". This document is very timely: the European Commission published two months ago its proposal for a revision of...
Eurosmart feedback on COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) supplementing of Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the application of the essential requirements for radio equipment referred to in Article 3(3), points (d), (e) and (f), EUROSMART welcomes the latest draft...
Eurosmart, the Voice of the Digital Security Industry, is a European non-profit association located in Brussels, representing the European digital security industry for multisector applications. Founded in 1995, the association is committed to expanding the digital secure devices market, developing smart security standards and continuously...
Last April, the European Commission published a proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This AI Act establishes requirements for AI systems depending on a risk-based approach. Eurosmart welcomes the proposal and provided the following feedback to the European Commission: ...
Eurosmart, the voice of the Digital Security Industry, issued its 2020 figures for Secure Element worldwide shipments. Despite the COVID-19 crisis, which makes it difficult to size the market dynamics in detail, the monitoring of Eurosmart over the last few semesters shows that the digital...
The European Commission recently proposed a framework for a European Digital Identity. The proposed legislation amends the eIDAS Regulation and introduces the concept of European Digital Identity Wallet. The European Commission did not choose a particular technology at this stage. However, Member States will soon...
A Silicon shortage, initially hitting the automotive industry and widely covered by the media over the last months, is now spreading to consumer electronics, as more and more household goods use computer chips. First announcements have already been made by smartphone manufacturers, reporting difficulties due...
