by Maik Breilmann | Oct 25, 2023
Thanks to PKIntegrated the effort for the PKI of HR could be minimized
The challenge for HR
The Hessischer Rundfunk (HR) campus in Frankfurt offers numerous cable-supported and wireless access points to the station’s local network. The same applies, albeit to a lesser extent, to other HR locations. Since such accesses often allow hackers to penetrate, they are usually protected with encryption and passwords. However, managing the numerous keys and passwords in a larger network is a tedious and confusing task that is also a nuisance for users of the access points.
With the 802.1x technology, however, there is a proven solution that enables central and user-friendly management of network access. HR decided to implement it. 802.1x is based on digital certificates and therefore requires a public key infrastructure (PKI).
Our solution for HR
Since Hessischer Rundfunk has been using the identity management solution from Micro Focus (formerly Novell) for decades, the PKI solution PKIntegrated from cryptovision was the obvious choice. This is the only solution on the market specifically designed for the identity management of Micro Focus and integrated into it. Thanks to PKIntegrated, the effort for implementing and operating the necessary PKI could be minimized.
This year the HR will be migrated from PKIntegrated to the cryptovision product CAmelot. The use of the virtual smartcard supported by the smartcard middleware SCinterface is also planned as part of a pilot operation.
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by Maik Breilmann | Oct 25, 2023
The TU Dortmund uses our middleware for the UniCard 2.0
The challenge for TU Dortmund
With almost 35,000 students, Dortmund Technical University (TU) is one of the 20 largest universities in Germany. Students at this university use the UniCard 2.0 as their student identity card, a smartcard issued in the corporate design of the University Alliance Ruhr (consisting of Ruhr University Bochum, TU Dortmund and University Duisburg-Essen).
This card is also recognised outside the university, for example when it comes to reduced admission prices. In addition, the UniCard 2.0 provides security for IT use.
With the certificates stored on it, it is possible to sign and encrypt e-mails. Students can also use the card to register at various TU Dortmund services. The UniCard 2.0 also makes cashless payment possible at various locations on campus and outside.
Our solution for TU Dortmund
As UniCard 2.0 the Giro-Go card of the Sparkasse is used. The TU Dortmund uses the smartcard middleware SCinterface from cryptovision for the UniCard 2.0. Students can download it free of charge from a Uni server and install it on their private PC. By an extension it is possible to use digital certificates of the DFN-PKI with it. This extension is the result of a close cooperation between Sparkassenverlag (manufacturer of the Giro-Go cards) and cryptovision (manufacturer of the middleware).
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by Maik Breilmann | Oct 25, 2023
Digital signatures from cryptovision secure Elster measuring instruments
The challenge for Elster
Elster is a German manufacturer of solutions for the gas, electricity and water treatment industry based in Mainz, Germany. The company’s portfolio, which employs 7,000 people, includes measurement technology in particular. Elster has been part of the Honeywell Group since 2015.
It goes without saying that data security plays an important role in measurement technology. For a consumer, for example, it can be worthwhile to manipulate the amount of gas consumed downwards in order to have to pay less. As digitalization and networking continue to increase in the energy supply sector, the corresponding measuring devices are increasingly becoming an integral part of the Internet of Things. The measured data must therefore be protected with encryption, digital signatures and other IT security measures.
Our solution for Elster
Elster opted for a cryptovision solution for the protection of digital data in two application areas. One of them is the sending of billing-relevant data at transfer points between gas suppliers. These are measurements of volumes and gas qualities at locations that are usually outside populated areas. Digital signatures from cryptovision protect the sent measurement results from manipulation.
The second area of application is the protection of firmware updates for numerous gas and electricity measuring instruments. Digital signatures from cryptovision ensure that only software authorized by Elster is executed on the devices.
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by Maik Breilmann | Oct 25, 2023
Virtual smartcards have significantly reduced costs for secure infrastructure
The challenge for Uniper
Uniper is a company with over 12,000 employees that was created by the spin-off of E.ON’s water, coal and gas divisions. As a young company, Uniper focuses on modern IT infrastructures and offers its employees BYOD, among other things. On the other hand, the company also has a more classical IT approach, which has been adopted from the E.ON world.
One challenge was to find a suitable smartcard middleware for the company that meets the requirements of a modern IT infrastructure as well as the framework conditions of classic IT. Security and user-friendliness had to be taken into account.
Our solution for Uniper
Due to Uniper’s BYOD strategy, it was important that smartcards and tokens could also be used without additional distributed software. This was achieved with a certified minidriver. By using virtual smartcards, the costs for a secure infrastructure could be further reduced. The support of the virtual smartcards by the smartcard middleware means that no major interventions in other systems are necessary. The solution is used for all conceivable signature and decryption applications, for example for workflows and office documents.
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by Maik Breilmann | Oct 25, 2023
RWE uses the smartcard middleware SCinterface from cryptovision
The challenge for RWE
RWE is one of the largest energy suppliers in Europe. Among other things, the company operates several nuclear power plants. Given the company’s numerous critical infrastructures, it goes without saying that RWE places high demands on IT security.
In order to meet the statutory requirements, the company uses digital signatures based on smart cards to secure workflows and certain processes.
Our solution for RWE
RWE uses the smartcard middleware SCinterface from cryptovision to address the used smartcards. In addition, this solution is also used for authentication on the PC. After introduction, digital signatures were introduced for further processes.
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