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and other topics revolving around IT security.
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BSI approves core security functions of iPhone and iPad
We want to draw your attention to the following publication issued by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI): https://www.bsi.bund.de/DE/Service-Navi/Presse/Pressemitteilungen/Presse2022/221005_Apple_Sicherheitsfunktionen.html In a nutshell for the non-German readers, the article states that Apple has agreed to an independent evaluation of the core security functions of iOS and iPadOS…
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atsec at the International Common Criteria Conference 2022 in Toledo, Spain
The 21st International Common Criteria Conference (ICCC 2022) will be held from November 15 to 17, 2022, in Toledo, Spain. As always, atsec information security looks forward to opportunities for networking and exchanging ideas with our peers in Common Criteria and in the IT security community alike. After…
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atsec is recognized as a SCAS Testing laboratory in the German NESAS certification scheme
As one of the first companies in Germany, atsec has become a certified evaluation laboratory in the German Network Equipment Security Assurance Scheme Cybersecurity Certification Scheme – German Implementation (NESAS CCS-GI) scheme maintained by BSI (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik). This certification scheme is based on the…
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New Cyber Resilience Act in the European Union
On September 15, 2022, the EU Commission presented a proposal for a new Cyber Resilience Act to protect consumers and businesses from products with inadequate security features. This EU legislation introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements, throughout their whole lifecycle. The EU legislation will impose:…
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The Tenth International Cryptographic Module Conference
The 10th International Cryptographic Module Conference (ICMC) was held from September 14th to 16th 2022, at the Westin Arlington Gateway in the Washington, D.C. area. Yi Mao, Managing Director for atsec information security, wrote the welcome letter in this year’s program: “Dear ICMC 2022 Participants, A very warm…
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ICMC and Dr. Bertrand du Castel
Sal La Pietra, the President and co-founder of atsec information security (atsec), opened the tenth annual International Cryptographic Module Conference this morning at Westin Arlington Gateway in the Washington D.C. area.
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Securing the Software Supply Chain
All components comprising a software product are ultimately the responsibility of the developer of that product, even if one or more of those components is supplied by a third party. This is especially true when the product is evaluated for Common Criteria (CC) certification. Recently, the National Security…
