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Smartcard Security

At ST we recognized early the importance of independent security evaluations to internationally recognized standards. Years of focusing totally on security have enabled us to create secure development, production and transportation environments.

We have defined a dedicated development methodology, which ensures our products conform to the reference security standards. Our experience has enabled us to stay at the forefront of independent security evaluations (such as ISO 15408) and provide cost effective solutions for specific corporate and governmental requirements.

ST's Security Methodology
Product Security Functions
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Implementation of (Hardware and Software) features

Secured Environments

  bullet Development Environment (Hardware & Software)
  bullet Production Environment (Manufacturing, Testing & Packaging)
  bullet Secure Transportation Environment (Delivery, Reception)
Clearly Defined Development Methodology
  bullet Quality Assurance Plan
  bullet Configuration Management
Use of Recognized Standards
  bullet Provide reference Security Levels and Mutual Recognition Basis
  bullet Promotion of certification standards (ISO15408, ISO17799, FIPS-140..)
  bullet Support for major proprietary schemes (Visa, Mastercard,…)
  bullet ST are active members in various security working groups dedicated to simplifying certification schemes (Eurosmart, ISCI, etc..)
 
Security Standards
Segment
Standard
Proprietary
Finance
ISO15408 (Common Criteria) Visa, MC, ZKA
ID/Government
ISO15408
FIPS-140 (USA)
National Requirements
Telecom
ISO15408 (emerging for 3G and M-commerce) Specific Requirements
for each operator
Consumer & IT
Some ISO15408
FIPS-140
Specific Requirements
for each operator