Thales eSIM Earns GSMA Security Assurance Certification to Accelerate Secure IoT Deployments

Thales eSIM Earns GSMA Security Assurance Certification to Accelerate Secure IoT Deployments

(IN BRIEF) Thales’s eSIM solution has achieved the GSMA’s eSIM Security Assurance certification, confirming its adherence to rigorous security and functional standards across hardware, firmware, OS, and cryptographic components. As industries brace for nearly 6 billion IoT cellular connections by 2030, this certification provides a globally recognized validation—enabling mass remote provisioning, built-in security by design, and enhanced user trust for applications from smart metering to connected vehicles. Thales VP Eva Rudin highlights that this milestone will accelerate eSIM uptake among over 100 customers, including mobile operators, device makers, and automotive OEMs, and positions Thales to meet evolving regulations such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act.

(PRESS RELEASE) LA DÉFENSE, 8-Jul-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales today announced that its embedded SIM (eSIM) solution has secured GSMA’s eSIM Security Assurance (eSA) certification, a landmark achievement that underscores the company’s leadership in providing trusted connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). This approval validates Thales’s end-to-end security—from secure element hardware through firmware, operating system, and cryptographic libraries—ensuring compliance with stringent global requirements, including forthcoming regulations like the EU Cyber Resilience Act.

As the world prepares for an estimated 5.8 billion cellular IoT connections by 2030 (GSMA Intelligence), industries ranging from smart metering and healthcare to automotive demand scalable, secure deployment of connected devices. The GSMA’s SGP.32 IoT specification, tailored for IoT use cases, simplifies remote activation while upholding rigorous security standards. By obtaining eSA certification, Thales provides its ecosystem—mobile network operators, device manufacturers, OEMs, and service providers—with a recognized “seal of trust” for rapid, large-scale roll-out of eSIM-enabled products.

“This certification is a pivotal step in streamlining secure IoT roll-out at scale,” said Eva Rudin, VP Mobile Connectivity Solutions at Thales. “We’re committed to delivering frictionless, future-proof connectivity that safeguards device identities and data—from chip to cloud. Hundreds of projects with leading industrial and automotive partners are already leveraging our eSIM platform, and this ‘seal of trust’ will accelerate eSIM adoption across the ecosystem.”

The GSMA eSA endorsement translates into concrete benefits for IoT stakeholders:

• Mass Remote Provisioning: Reduces logistical overhead and physical SIM handling by enabling large-scale over-the-air activation.
• Built-In Security: Protects credentials and connectivity throughout the device lifecycle, countering advanced cyber threats.
• Enhanced Privacy and Trust: Secures device identity and communications for sensitive applications—ranging from smart meters and medical devices to track-and-trace systems, security cameras, and connected vehicles.

With this accreditation, Thales reinforces its position as a trusted partner for secure, efficient, and compliant IoT deployments globally.

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