SIM-based identity solution for smart grid applications launched
Energy Web’s blockchain forms the basis for a secure eSIM-based trusted identity system for the smart grid and other IoT applications.
The solution leverages the features of eSIM and OPEN IoT SAFE technology to act as a hardware wallet anchored to Energy Web’s open-source blockchain.
The development was led by IoT solution provider KORE, with support from connectivity provider Kigen, in addition to Energy Web.
The solution utilises KORE’s OmniSIM solution, a single eSIM that provides global multi-network connectivity, coupled with Kigen’s OPEN IoT SAFE SIM-based security technology.
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As part of the development process, Energy Web designed a purpose-built software development kit.
“KORE has long supported security by design and securing IoT solutions from the ground up,” commented KORE’s President and CEO Romil Bahl.
“We are thrilled to be able to support this innovative initiative that brings IoT security to the forefront and doesn’t pass along the full brunt of security downstream.”
The ability to provide trustworthy information to third party IoT providers via eSIM, which builds in device-level security and can authenticate data for a user’s cloud service, is considered a “monumental leap forward” in creating end-to-end security within the IoT ecosystem, as every device is a point of potential vulnerability.
This collaboration between KORE, Kigen and Energy Web allows one of the world’s largest ecosystems to ensure that IoT data is trusted and secure, according to a statement.
Vincent Korstanje, CEO at Kigen, adds that secure storage of credentials such as device identities is vital for delivering connected services.
“We’re pleased that this collaboration allows this by combining KORE’s strength in eSIM connectivity and Energy Web’s decentralised technology to move the world towards a zero-carbon economy.”
