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Open-Source SIM Technology for CybersecurityOpen-Source SIM Technology for Cybersecurity

Energy Web, KORE, and Kigen developed a highly secure, efficient, SIM-based open-source solution for internet-of-things (IOT) device communication.
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Introduction

Energy Web, KORE, and Kigen developed a highly secure, efficient, SIM-based open-source solution for internet-of-things (IOT) device communication.

How does it work?

In discussions with energy market aggregators and original equipment manufacturers, Energy Web identified an opportunity to leverage IoT SAFE—a GSMA initiative using SIM Cards as a secure hardware element for chip-to-cloud security— as an ideal solution for storing encryption keys within a device to enhance its security.

With Kigen’s eSIM and iSIM hardware, KORE’s IOT solutions, and Energy Web’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution, Energy Web Switchboard, the three organizations implemented an IOT SAFE solution

Self Sovereign Identity (SSI) technology

SIM cards on energy network assets or IOT devices, such as smart meters and batteries, can be used as hardware wallets to improve the assets’ security and connectivity due via cryptography and native interoperability.
With the IoT SAFE solution, devices receive a decentralized identifier (DID) associated with an asymmetric key-pair stored on the SIM card and use this DID for various use-cases such as authentication, authorization, real-time measurements, flexibility applications, and life-cycle management.
This enterprise-grade solution can go well beyond the energy space and be transposed to any industry and any device using a SIM card. The solution also creates a multi-tenant environment where companies can leverage shared infrastructure in an optimized, secure way.
The verifiable time-series links the DID of the charging point, the EV, and the chosen electricity supplier with the electricity (kWh) used to charge the EV. Then, the verifiable time series are used to settle the transactions among CPOs, electricity suppliers, and EV owners. By using verifiable time series, ReBeam ensures that the charging session data is flawless and incorruptible.
Providing data to third-party IOT providers via SIM cards with device-level security, data authentication for cloud services, and secure communication is a critical step towards bringing end-to-end security to a rapidly decarbonizing and decentralizing energy sector.

Who is building the solution project?

KORE is a frontrunner in IOT security and Kigen is a top global SIM vendor. Along with Energy Web, these companies aim to improve open-source secure SIM technology.

KORE is a pioneer, leader, and trusted advisor delivering mission critical IoT solutions and services. We empower organizations of all sizes to improve operational and business results by simplifying the complexity of IoT. Our deep IoT knowledge and experience, global reach, purpose-built solutions, and deployment agility accelerate and materially impact our customers’ business outcomes.

Kigen makes the future of secure connectivity simple. Together with partners and customers, Kigen unlocks new opportunities as (integrated) eSIM becomes the cornerstone of connected devices' security. Kigen’s remote SIM provisioning and eSIM services drive this momentum, further placing us amongst the top 5 SIM vendors globally. All 150 employees globally are guided by the vision of a world where every device can connect securely and reliably.

Benefits

1

Standardization
ReBeam increases EV portability by simplifying the EV charging process and providing a common framework, the OCN, where all the market actors participate and communicate.

2

No vendor lock-in
Control over SIM cards traditionally fell under mobile network operators. This solution allows companies to own and control SIM cards on their devices—not the mobile network operators themselves.

3

Open-source
Once released, the solution will be publicly available for companies seeking to improve IOT operations and security and benefit from innovation taking place within different companies around the world.

4

Future-proof
Device interconnectivity is accelerating to a point that shortly every device will require connectivity. This solution offers it in a simple, secure, and reliable way.

What’s next

The organizations have executed a successful POC and will collaborate with IOT device manufacturers to implement the solution and improve device-level security and interoperability. The organizations have executed a successful POC and will collaborate with IOT device manufacturers to implement the solution and improve device-level security and interoperability.

In the short term, any company across the world seeking to tackle security challenges posed by the increasing number of IOT devices and decentralized energy assets coming online will be able to build upon the foundations of this solution.


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Introduction
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How does it work?
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Who is building?
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Benefits
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What's next?

  • KORE and Kigen

    Open-Source SIM Technology for CybersecurityOpen-Source SIM Technology for Cybersecurity

    Energy Web, KORE, and Kigen developed a highly secure, efficient, SIM-based open-source solution for internet-of-things (IOT) device communication.
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  • Introduction

    Energy Web, KORE, and Kigen developed a highly secure, efficient, SIM-based open-source solution for internet-of-things (IOT) device communication.
    01Introduction
    Next

  • How does it work?

    In discussions with energy market aggregators and original equipment manufacturers, Energy Web identified an opportunity to leverage IoT SAFE—a GSMA initiative using SIM Cards as a secure hardware element for chip-to-cloud security— as an ideal solution for storing encryption keys within a device to enhance its security.

    With Kigen’s eSIM and iSIM hardware, KORE’s IOT solutions, and Energy Web’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution, Energy Web Switchboard, the three organizations implemented an IOT SAFE solution
    With the IoT SAFE solution, devices receive a decentralized identifier (DID) associated with an asymmetric key-pair stored on the SIM card and use this DID for various use-cases such as authentication, authorization, real-time measurements, flexibility applications, and life-cycle management.
    This enterprise-grade solution can go well beyond the energy space and be transposed to any industry and any device using a SIM card. The solution also creates a multi-tenant environment where companies can leverage shared infrastructure in an optimized, secure way.
    The verifiable time-series links the DID of the charging point, the EV, and the chosen electricity supplier with the electricity (kWh) used to charge the EV. Then, the verifiable time series are used to settle the transactions among CPOs, electricity suppliers, and EV owners. By using verifiable time series, ReBeam ensures that the charging session data is flawless and incorruptible.
    Providing data to third-party IOT providers via SIM cards with device-level security, data authentication for cloud services, and secure communication is a critical step towards bringing end-to-end security to a rapidly decarbonizing and decentralizing energy sector.
    02How does it work?
    Next

  • Who is building the solution project?

    KORE is a frontrunner in IOT security and Kigen is a top global SIM vendor. Along with Energy Web, these companies aim to improve open-source secure SIM technology.

    KORE is a pioneer, leader, and trusted advisor delivering mission critical IoT solutions and services. We empower organizations of all sizes to improve operational and business results by simplifying the complexity of IoT. Our deep IoT knowledge and experience, global reach, purpose-built solutions, and deployment agility accelerate and materially impact our customers’ business outcomes.

    Kigen makes the future of secure connectivity simple. Together with partners and customers, Kigen unlocks new opportunities as (integrated) eSIM becomes the cornerstone of connected devices' security. Kigen’s remote SIM provisioning and eSIM services drive this momentum, further placing us amongst the top 5 SIM vendors globally. All 150 employees globally are guided by the vision of a world where every device can connect securely and reliably.
    03Who is building
    Next

  • Benefits

    1

    Standardization
    ReBeam increases EV portability by simplifying the EV charging process and providing a common framework, the OCN, where all the market actors participate and communicate.

    2

    No vendor lock-in
    Control over SIM cards traditionally fell under mobile network operators. This solution allows companies to own and control SIM cards on their devices—not the mobile network operators themselves.

    3

    Open-source
    Once released, the solution will be publicly available for companies seeking to improve IOT operations and security and benefit from innovation taking place within different companies around the world.

    4

    Future-proof
    Device interconnectivity is accelerating to a point that shortly every device will require connectivity. This solution offers it in a simple, secure, and reliable way.
    04Benefits
    Next

  • What’s next

    The organizations have executed a successful POC and will collaborate with IOT device manufacturers to implement the solution and improve device-level security and interoperability. The organizations have executed a successful POC and will collaborate with IOT device manufacturers to implement the solution and improve device-level security and interoperability.

    In the short term, any company across the world seeking to tackle security challenges posed by the increasing number of IOT devices and decentralized energy assets coming online will be able to build upon the foundations of this solution.
    05What’s next
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