Double Safeguard for Digital Identities – Giesecke & Devrient and Vodafone present login protection and encryption using a SIM card
Munich, February 16, 2015 – User accounts are increasingly becoming the targets of internet hackers. Once a username and password have been obtained, the combination of these gives cyber thieves access to critical company services such as cloud storage systems, e-mail accounts, and online shop accounts. In order to tackle the problem of identity theft in the digital world, Vodafone Germany and Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) have worked together to develop Vodafone Secure Login as a solution specifically for corporate and public sector customers which acts as a second authentication element in addition to a password. The solution is based on a SIM card and incorporates a special security mechanism.
G&D is putting its many years of experience with the development of its secure cards to good use with the “Secure Login” offering based on the Vodafone Secure SIM: During production, the SIM card is given a permanent unique identity. When the product is shipped, this identity can be linked with its subsequent user via various secure procedures. The SIM card can therefore be used as a second component that is a mandatory requirement when logging in to networks or services. In this way, it safeguards internet transactions or confirms access to a network. The simple act of “phishing” for the username and password no longer provides cyber criminals with access to digital identities.
Companies can therefore safeguard access to their networks and even to the web-based services used outside of their firewalls. These include CRM systems, accounting systems, communication systems such as e-mail, or systems for supporting business processes.
G&D developed this solution together with Vodafone Germany, which has already made it commercially available on the German market. G&D will present the Secure Login solution at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in Hall 7, Stand 7A41.
About Giesecke & Devrient
Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) is a leading international technology provider headquartered in Munich, Germany. Founded in 1852, the Group has a workforce of over 11,660 employees and generated sales of approximately EUR 1.75 billion in the 2013 fiscal year. 58 subsidiaries and joint ventures in 32 countries ensure customer proximity worldwide.
G&D develops, produces, and distributes products and solutions in the payment, secure communication, and identity management sectors. G&D is a technology leader in these markets and holds a strong competitive position. The Group’s customer base mainly comprises central and commercial banks, mobile network operators, business enterprises, governments, and public authorities. For more information, please visit: www.gi-de.com
