PCI-CPoC is a new security standard approved by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) for smartphones or other contactless payment devices like wearables, tablets, etc. known as COTS (commercial off-the-shelf).
The PCI CPoC standard brings security and testing requirements for products that support contactless payments on a commercial COTS device using a built-in NFC reader.
Javier Tallón, our Technical Manager is a member of ENISA ad-hoc Working Group on SOG-IS successor scheme to support the preparation of a candidate EU cybersecurity certification scheme as a successor to the existing schemes operating under the SOG-IS MRA.
Since 2009, the EU has formed directives concerning common rules for the internal market for electricity and gas, promoting the installation of “Smart Metering Systems” in the Members States. So, in 2020, at least 80% of the houses should be equipped with Smart Metering Systems, making easier to optimize the supply for each home depending on the particular consumption needs and habits.
FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard )140-2 is one of the most rigorous cybersecurity standards that exist today for the cryptographic module of the product, which certification corresponds to the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). Therefore, we are pleased to communicate that, after working side by side with Anqlave, Anqlave Data Vault (ADV) product has obtained the FIPS 140-2 certification.
Common Criteria is the most recognized certification used for assessing security in ICT products. This certification is required in some cases by regulations but, in all cases a Common Criteria certificate provides a competitive advantage, by providing trust to customers and users.
