IoT connectivity takes a significant leap forward with Thales' GSMA eSIM accreditation, marking a groundbreaking moment in the industry!
In a significant development for the rapidly expanding Internet of Things (IoT) market, Thales has achieved GSMA eSA certification for its SGP.32 IoT Specification. This certification sets the gold standard for IoT integration, promising a new era of reliable, secure, and scalable IoT connectivity.
The certification ensures strict compliance with global security and functional standards tailored for large-scale IoT deployments. Thales' eSIM solution, covering hardware, firmware, operating system, and cryptographic libraries, has been rigorously tested to meet the recognized security requirements across the global mobile ecosystem.
Key benefits of this certification include enhanced security assurance, simplified and trusted IoT connectivity, and the ability to enable large-scale IoT rollouts. With billions of cellular IoT connections anticipated by 2030, Thales’ certified solution supports scalable deployments across sectors like smart metering, healthcare, automotive, and more, helping businesses meet growing connectivity demands without compromising security.
The GSMA eSA certification confirms that Thales' eSIM products provide comprehensive protection against advanced cyber threats, supporting end-to-end security from chip-level to cloud services. This is vital as IoT devices are increasingly targeted in cyber attacks.
The SGP.32 specification is designed for IoT devices to enable easy remote activation of connectivity while maintaining high trust levels. The certification ensures interoperability and trustworthiness, making it easier for industries to deploy connected devices securely and efficiently.
This achievement positions Thales as a leading provider in the IoT and eSIM market, setting a new industry benchmark for security, reliability, and efficiency that can accelerate adoption of IoT solutions worldwide.
The certification addresses essential security and connectivity needs in the rapidly expanding IoT market, and solutions enabled by the certified SGP.32 IoT Specification have the potential to transform industries worldwide. For more information on how Thales can drive success in IoT connectivity, visit the Thales IoT Solutions Overview.
References: [1] Thales. (2022). Thales Achieves GSMA eSIM Certification for SGP.32 IoT Specification. Retrieved from https://www.thalesgroup.com/press-releases/thales-achieves-gsma-esim-certification-for-sgp-32-iot-specification
[2] GSMA. (2022). GSMA eSIM Certification. Retrieved from https://www.gsma.com/mobileconnect/esim/
[3] EU Cyber Resilience Act. (2020). Retrieved from https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12625-Cybersecurity-Act-proposal-for-a-regulation-on-Cybersecurity-certification-and-cybersecurity-requirements-for-internet-of-things-cyber-resilience-act_en
Data-and-cloud-computing technologies play a crucial role in ensuring secure connectivity and scalable deployments of IoT devices, as evidenced by Thales' certified SGP.32 IoT Specification. Thales' eSIM solution, optimized for both hardware and cloud services, offers comprehensive protection against advanced cyber threats, aligning it with the ever-evolving technology landscape in data-and-cloud computing.
