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Licel's Commitment to Digital Security Standards

Licel, a front-runner in mobile channel security solutions, has recently announced its membership with GlobalPlatform, marking a significant milestone in its journey to bolster security standards across various sectors. By joining this prestigious technical standards organization, Licel is reaffirming its dedication to enhancing security protocols in vital areas such as mobile banking and identity services.

What is GlobalPlatform?

GlobalPlatform is dedicated to laying the groundwork for a secure, trustworthy, and interoperable digital future. Through the establishment of cutting-edge standards, it empowers governments, organizations, and industries to offer secure devices and innovative services confidently. This initiative enables users to navigate a digital landscape firmly rooted in privacy, security, and trust.

Licel's alignment with GlobalPlatform's standards is not new. It dates back to its launch of JCardSim, an open-source Java Card simulator that has allowed countless companies and developers to rapidly prototype and test their applications. JCardSim, which garnered Oracle's Duke's Choice Award in 2013, has profoundly influenced everyday digital transactions dependent on smart cards and is a fixture in academic curricula worldwide. Furthermore, with the introduction of a dedicated JCardSim module in 2017 supporting the GlobalPlatform Card API and secure channel functionalities, Licel has demonstrated its commitment to preserving compatibility with established standards.

The Insights from Licel’s CTO

Mikhail Dudarev, co-founder and CTO of Licel, emphasizes the relevance of GlobalPlatform standards to their mission. He states, "The Licel team has extensive experience in building operating systems for smart cards. This makes GlobalPlatform specifications crucial to our growth and development from the outset. Our latest innovation, the Licel vTEE, serves as a Virtual Trusted Execution Environment that empowers businesses to operate Trusted Applications on both Android and iOS. This product has received evaluation and approval from EMVCo for compliance with their SBMP TEE specification, a standard based on GlobalPlatform Device Technology specifications, including the TEE System Architecture standard. Our historical creation of security solutions that align with GlobalPlatform requisites makes this partnership particularly significant and a natural progression in our journey."

Engaging with GlobalPlatform

As an Observer Member of GlobalPlatform, Licel gains entry to exclusive meetings and discussions around forthcoming standards and specifications. This involvement enables Licel to share valuable insights regarding mobile threats and industry trends, particularly concerning the security of mobile channels across financial services and digital identity sectors.

Ana Tavares Lattibeaudiere, Executive Director of GlobalPlatform, expressed enthusiasm about Licel's membership: "We are pleased to welcome Licel as a member of GlobalPlatform. Their impressive track record in developing mobile channel protection solutions consistent with our specifications makes them a valuable addition to our community."

About Licel

Licel is at the forefront of securing mobile channels globally, employing innovative protection measures including anti-malware, device intelligence, mobile API protection, and virtual trusted execution environments. These solutions collectively aim to secure the future of mobile banking, digital wallets, and SoftPOS solutions, operating across more than 12 billion instances of protected applications and safeguarding approximately 310 million mobile banking users.

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