Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA) has welcomed the release of the GSMA’s new IoT SAFE Test Specification, hailing it as a milestone in the development of global standards that address fragmentation and enhance security at scale in the IoT.
The GSMA IoT SAFE (IoT SIM Applet For Secure End-2-End Communication) Standard was developed in collaboration with TCA and other mobile industry stakeholders. It enables IoT device manufacturers and IoT service providers to leverage the SIM, eSIM and integrated SIM as a robust, scalable and standardised hardware root of trust to secure data communications between IoT device applications and the cloud.
With global cellular IoT connections continuing to grow rapidly, marketplace momentum for IoT SAFE is building. To support increasing deployments, the GSMA has published a new test specification to ensure interoperability between different implementations.
As an organisation committed to promoting interoperability across the secure connectivity ecosystem, TCA was a key contributor to the specification and continues to work with GSMA to shape the ongoing standardisation and enhancement of SIM technologies.
“As the IoT ecosystem expands to encompass billions of devices, the serious limitations and implications of fragmented and complex security approaches are being laid bare. This is why IoT SAFE is such a compelling proposition that is gaining traction,” comments Bertrand Moussel, Chair of the TCA Board. “By leveraging the proven, advanced security features of SIM solutions, IoT SAFE provides a standardised, secure-by-design approach to safely and efficiently manage a vast base of connected devices.”
Saïd Gharout, Chair of the GSMA eSIM Technical Working Group (eSIMWG2) and TCA IoT Security Working Group, adds: “As IoT SAFE deployments increase, promoting consistency and interoperability across different implementations is a key priority for the secure connectivity industry. The release of the IoT SAFE Test Specification marks a significant development that will ultimately create a more trusted IoT ecosystem for all.”