WISeKey’s Root Certificate Authority becomes GSMA Root CI accredited to support the deployment of version 3 certificates for eUICC manufacturers and Service Providers (SM-DP+ and SM-DS)
June 09 2023 - 7:49AM
WISeKey’s
Root Certificate Authority
becomes GSMA Root
CI accredited to support the
deployment of version 3 certificates for
eUICC manufacturers and
Service Providers (SM-DP+ and SM-DS)
Geneva, Switzerland – June 9, 2023: WISeKey
International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a
leading global cybersecurity company, announced today that it will
start providing its Security Services to GSMA members, as a GSMA
Root Certificate Issuer (GSMA Root CI) in the context of eSIM
Technology. WISeKey’s Root Certificate Authority (CA) has been
approved by GSMA to deliver the new PKI version 3 Certificates
described in SGP.22 v3.0 and SGP.14 v2.1.
SEALSQ Corp (“SEALSQ”) (www.sealsq.com) (NASDAQ:
LAES), WISeKey’s subsidiary will enable companies to quickly and
easily access Certificates compliant with the new version 3. The
service is provided by INeS, the managed “PKI as a Service”
platform without the necessity to invest and/or to deploy any
hardware infrastructure.
This strong value proposition will enable not
only eUICC manufacturers, but also SM-DP+/SM-DS Service Providers,
to optimize time to market through cost effective and simplified
design processes when requesting GSMA PKI Certificates to WISeKey’s
Root Certificate Authority.
“We are pleased that WISeKey will provide its
expertise to deliver eUICC manufacturers and SM-DP+/SM-DS providers
across the globe with GSMA PKI certificates,” said Ian Pannell,
Chief Engineer at the GSMA. “WISeKey is an expert in designing,
governing and managing large PKI ecosystems to ensure eSIM
certificates support millions of connected devices. We welcome the
steps they’re taking to work closely with the GSMA to shape the
security in the cellular space.”
“The unique combination of SEALSQ’s provisioning
services with the GSMA Root-of-Trust CI will help our customers
save time by issuing GSMA PKI Certificates to GSMA eSIM compliant
version 3 Consumer products,” said Pedro Fuentes, Trust Services
Manager of WISeKey.
The growing adoption of eSIM standards and the
remote SIM provisioning will greatly improve interoperability
between devices and security-by-design in the cellular industry,
creating a more efficient and safer experience for consumers. This
is in full alignment with SEALSQ’s mission to contribute into
building a safer connected world.
GSMA participants may gain the following benefits by partnering
with SEALSQ:
- Accelerate time to market by issuing
GSMA PKI Certificates to GSMA eSIM compliant version 3 Consumer
products.
- Enjoy flexible deployment options,
including on-premises, hosted or batch issuance.
- Simplify management of certificates
through SEALSQ INeS CMS Platform for Consumer.
- Rely on WISeKey GSMA Root CI as
WebTrust accredited CA.
About SEALSQ
SEALSQ (NASDAQ: LAES), is subsidiary of the
WISeKey Group that focuses on developing and selling
Semiconductors, PKI and Post-Quantum technology hardware and
software products. Our Post-Quantum solutions include Post-Quantum
microchips and devices that can be used in a variety of
applications, from Multi-Factor Authentication devices, Home
Automation, and IT Network Infrastructure, to Automotive,
Industrial Automation and Control Systems.
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) refers to
cryptographic methods that are secure against an attack by a
quantum computer. As quantum computers become more powerful, they
may be able to break many of the cryptographic methods that are
currently used to protect sensitive information, such as RSA and
Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). PQC aims to develop new
cryptographic methods that are secure against quantum attacks. For
more information, visit www.sealsq.com
About WISeKey
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX Swiss Exchange: WIHN)
is a leading global cybersecurity company currently deploying large
scale digital identity ecosystems for people and objects using
Blockchain, AI and IoT respecting the Human as the Fulcrum of the
Internet. WISeKey microprocessors secure the pervasive computing
shaping today’s Internet of Everything. WISeKey IoT has an install
base of over 1.5 billion microchips in virtually all IoT sectors
(connected cars, smart cities, drones, agricultural sensors,
anti-counterfeiting, smart lighting, servers, computers, mobile
phones, crypto tokens etc.). WISeKey is uniquely positioned
to be at the edge of IoT as our semiconductors produce a huge
amount of Big Data that, when analyzed with Artificial Intelligence
(AI), can help industrial applications to predict the failure of
their equipment before it happens.
Our technology is Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey’s
Swiss based cryptographic Root of Trust (“RoT”) provides secure
authentication and identification, in both physical and virtual
environments, for the Internet of Things, Blockchain and Artificial
Intelligence. The WISeKey RoT serves as a common trust anchor to
ensure the integrity of online transactions among objects and
between objects and people. For more information,
visit www.wisekey.com.
About GSMA
The GSMA is a global organization unifying the
mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation
foundational to positive business environments and societal change.
Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that
people, industry and society thrive.
Representing mobile operators and organisations
across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA
delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Connectivity
for Good, Industry Solutions and Events.
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LtdCompany Contact: Carlos MoreiraChairman &
CEOTel: +41 22 594 3000info@wisekey.com |
WISeKey Investor Relations
(US)Contact: Lena CatiThe Equity Group
Inc.Tel: +1 212
836-9611lcati@equityny.com |
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