Implementing Java Card™ and GlobalPlatform industry standards, ID-One Cosmo card offers 64k of
EEPROM, with the possibility of a contact, contactless and USB (optional) chip interface.
ID-One Cosmo cards support the standard API from the Biometric Consortium and are ready for biometric
applications. They are available for e-passport use, supporting all the features requested by ICAO as well
as LDS applications.
The applets available with ID-One Cosmo provide all the necessary cryptographic services to perform PKI
(RSA) related operations and secured data storage functions for identity, password, credential or other
sensitive data. RSA keys can be loaded or generated on-board for added security. DES or 3DES functions
are also provided to perform encryption/decryption and can be used to perform challenge/response
operations.
The following applications are available in the global IDOne Smart Cards offer:
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Digital Signature: applet for PKI integration, managing cryptographic keys, digital certificates
and signatures. PKCS#15, ITU-T X.509 compliant.
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Secure Data Storage: applet for enhanced authentication, supporting digital signature applet
features, plus logical channels and multiple access conditions.
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Biometrics: applet for authentication based on fingerprint biometrics.
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Secure File System: command set to easily store and retrieve data, allowing the development of
additional added value services for the citizen.
Highest Security Standards
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Protection against non-authorized access to passport-holders’ personal data.
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Access to biometric identifiers restricted to authorized authorities only.
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Prevention of 'skimming' without the approbation and voluntary action of the holder and his to give access to his personal data.
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Support of Basic Access Control feature - electronic protection to ensure identity confidentiality.
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Support of Extended Access Control for selective limited access to biometric data.
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Oberthur Card Systems has a patent on an active anti-skimming solution; contactless access to personal data within the chip embedded in the passport is given by the voluntary action of the holder opening his passport.
