Thales strengthens IoT security: New ESIM certification enthusiastic!
Thales strengthens IoT security: New ESIM certification enthusiastic!
The world of the Internet (IoT) is increasingly becoming the focus of technology development, and two companies are currently setting standards in this area. Thales recently received a decisive security certification for its ESIM solution. This certification, which was awarded as part of the ESIM Security Assurance (ESA) program of the GSMA, strengthens Thales' role as a trustworthy provider of connectivity solutions for IoT applications. But what does that mean specifically?
With the new certification, Thales can offer safe and efficient IoT implementations in various industries such as smart metering, healthcare and automotive industry. This performance is particularly important because Thales offers comprehensive protection against modern cyber threats and ensures compliance with new security standards, such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act. By 2030, an estimated over 5.8 billion IoT cell connections worldwide is expected, according to the GSMA Intelligence.innovations through standards and cooperation
Not only Thales makes you talk. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) was the first company to reach GSMA ESIM Compliance and thus certify its IoT Euicc products. This step aims to support the security and interoperability of ESIM-supported services. In January 2025, the GSMA laid the basics for the security and interoperability of IoT products with the introduction of the new technical specification SGP.32 V1.2. This specification enables seamless interaction between IoT products and communication networks worldwide.
Philipp Schulte, CEO of G+D Mobile Security, emphasizes how important robust security measures are to protect customer data and operator services. In a market that is expected to grow to around six billion IoT cell connections by 2030, ESIM technology could make up more than 40 percent of the market share. The automotive industry in particular leads the IoT introductions here, while smart cities, healthcare, agriculture and supply chains were also identified as important drivers of demand.
challenges for companies and solutions
Nevertheless, companies face opportunities when implementing IoT solutions, but also with challenges. GSMA Intelligence mentions the implementation costs, potential security dusk and integration with other technologies than the three largest hurdles. The new IoT specifications such as SGP.32 are intended to help companies overcome these problems by promoting a uniform approach to global standards.
ESIM technology revolutionizes the way devices are connected. In recent years, an exciting landscape of interoperability has developed, which enables ESIM network subscriptions to load, activate and manage safely. Thales and G+D impressively show that a good hand for innovations in IoT technology is the key to a better future.
For everyone who wants to go deeper into the matter, the white guides of Trusted Connectivity offer comprehensive information about the role of ESIM in the IoT. Thales and G+D will certainly not be the last players on this exciting stage. It will be interesting to see which new developments are still expecting us here.
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