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atsec is celebrating!
It is 18 years since atsec was founded on January 11th, 2000. Since then atsec has made a very significant contribution to information security. As one of the only truly independent labs atsec is still self-funded, owned by professionals in the security assurance business and a key player…
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eIDAS for Remote (Centralised Server) Signing
What is eIDAS? Evaluation and certification of trustworthy systems and signature and seal creation devices becomes increasingly important due to the new eIDAS regulation (EU Regulation No. 910/2014) that entered into force in the 28 EU Member States in July 2016. eIDAS is an EU regulation on electronic…
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Mea Culpa
Unfortunately, atsec has been accused of distributing fake news. Here at atsec we take such an accusation seriously. We have performed a thorough internal investigation and have determined that the accusation is true. atsec has been guilty of disseminating fake news on an annual basis for the last…
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The Vatican Signs the ISO/IEC 15408 International Recognition Arrangement
Recognizing the need for secure IT products in all regions of the world, and in support of an internationally agreed Arrangement allowing for the mutual recognition of independently evaluated and validated information technology (IT) products, the Vatican has decided to sign the ISO/IEC 15408 International Recognition Arrangement (I2RA)…
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Call for Papers: The First International Cryptographic Module Conference (ICMC 2013)
This first ICMC aims to bring together experts from around the world to confer on the topic of cryptographic modules, with emphasis on their secure design, implementation, assurance, and use, referencing both new and established standards such as FIPS 140-2 and ISO/IEC 19790. We are focused on attracting…
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The Top 3 Mistakes When Starting a FIPS 140-2 Project
1. Starting without the standard in mindProbably the biggest problem causing issue in a FIPS 140-2 validation project is when the developer decides to ‘back into’ the standard after the fact. Trying to validate a product that was developed without being mapped to the standard is more difficult…
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atsec information security Evaluates Mark VII Transporter Beam Control Software
Galactic Emperor pleased about timely completion GAMMA DELPHI, Phnil’krq-Nebula – Stardate 2454191.50001atsec information security is pleased to announce Cosmic Criteria certification of the Mark VII Transporter Beam Control Software (Update 3.1, Fix Pack 2) at Stellar Assurance Level 9 augmented with flaw remediation (SAL9+) in compliance with the…
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atsec AB performing first EAL4 evaluation to Swedish Common Criteria Scheme (CSEC)
Evaluation of Färist VPN and Firewall marks pioneering effort for Tutus AB, atsec AB, and CSEC Stockholm, Danderyd, Sweden – atsec information security AB is performing an EAL4+ evaluation of Tutus Data AB Färist VPN and Firewall for certification by the Swedish Certification Body for IT Security (CSEC).…
