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The SIMalliance Open Mobile API: Providing security for mobile applications 7+ billion
We live in a connected mobile world...
global SIM connections at the end of 2014 (Source: GSMA)
3.7 billion
unique mobile network subscribers
Growing number of handsets are being deployed with an embedded Secure Element (eSE), in addition to a SIM
12 billion
(Source: GSMA)
Secure Elements (SEs) to be shipped in 2020
(Source: Eurosmart estimate)
...where Secure Element usage is increasing UICC (SE)
Secure MicroSD
Embedded SE
There has been a mobile app explosion... with
3,730,000
269 billion
apps have been developed
1.6m apps
Android users have the choice of...
1.5m apps
Apple users have the choice of...
downloads in 2015
(Source: www.itsmonkie.co.uk)
(Source: www.statista.com)
(Source: www.statista.com)
...resulting in an unprecedented need for security, to protect many different types of mobile service. The revolution in secure mobile service delivery can benefit many sectors:
Banks & financial institutions
Governments
Utilities
Healthcare providers
Transportation
Retail and consumer brands
Automotive
But, there are security concerns to consider... Delivery of IP-based services through smartphones which run many diverse operating systems (OS) and OS versions, has opened the network to attack from viruses and hackers.
So how can mobile services be secured?
Security concerns can prevent the adoption of secure mobile services by consumers. For example:
• The SE provides security for mobile services from the OS up. • It provides the most advanced security for a mobile application in a connected device.
of people say that they would not use mobile payments
47%
• A SIM is an SE which is already available in all mobile devices. • Handset manufacturers are increasingly deploying embedded SEs, resulting in many handsets with multiple SEs (SIM + eSE). • Advanced security is possible if mobile applications are designed to utilise an SE.
81%
with
citing security concerns (Source: Info Security Magazine)
What value does SIMalliance bring?
The SIMalliance OMAPI is a globally recognised royalty-free specification that standardises mobile application access to SEs in a device.
SIMalliance has developed: The SIMalliance OMAPI Specification is:
1.
• Implemented in nearly 250 models of NFC Android smartphones.
Core Spec
• Available to implement on all smart phone models globally. • Supports all types of SE (SIM and eSE) and therefore enables multiple business models for bringing mobile services to market.
2.
Test Spec
The SIMalliance OMAPI is recognised as a core specification by the industry: • Referenced by the GSMA. • Included in GlobalPlatform’s Device Compliance Programme. • The Global Certification Forum is certifying devices with OMAPI.
3.
• The North American Certification Scheme, PTCRB, will soon start certifying devices with OMAPI implementattion.
Test App
OMAPI can be used to secure: NFC
NFC services
Ticketing/ public transport
Payments services
Access control
ID services
Loyalty services
ID management
Benefits for service providers: 1. Higher levels of end user trust = faster and more widespread adoption of services
2. Reduced development costs
For more details please visit
www.simalliance.org
3. Improved time to market
4. Improved time to revenue
More in-depth SIM market data can be purchased on a yearly subscription. Contact
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About SIMalliance SIMalliance is the global, non-profit industry association which simplifies secure element (SE) implementation to drive the creation, deployment and management of secure mobile services.
