A trusted internet.
Easy and secure.
For everyone.
Enabled by digital credentials and SSI technology.
Building trust through digital credentials and Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI)– easy to use and available for everyone
Digital processes, wherever they are available at all, are often exceedingly complex. We want to make the digital world accessible for everyone, in an easy and unhindered way. This can only be achieved through a solid foundation in trust.
The prerequisites already exist under the name of Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), a new, decentralized technology. Thanks to SSI, we can move around in the digital world just as easily and with the same amount of control as in real life. Usernames and passwords are no longer needed. Fraud protection and up-to-date validity become the new norm. To achieve this, SSI uses verified digital Credentials.
Already today, credentials are being used in a wide variety of applications, such as a digital identity card, a work permit or a test certificate. We would like to explain the functionality and potential use cases for credentials by following our protagonist called Sam, who has just completed a Covid-19 rapid test.
Sam has just completed a Covid-19 rapid test.
1.A The test result is issued as a digital credential. Sam stores it in a Wallet App on his mobile device.
1.B All information which is needed to authenticate the credential (data definition and issuer) is stored in a decentralized database. The personal data are only stored in the owner’s wallet.
2. Sam proves the validity of his test result via his credential. Sam’s Wallet App sends the required data to the restaurant’s Wallet App…
3. …which checks authenticity and validity by cross-checking the data on the decentralised database. Sam’s personal data (age, address…) will not be prompted.
4. The Wallet App confirms Sam’s test result and enables him to enter the restaurant.
As demonstrated in this example, digital credentials are easy to handle, always up-to-date and protected against fraud. The user has full control over his personal data and decides with whom and to which extent he shares it.
SSI principles made easy:
Introductory video to SSI basics:
Our Commitment to the 12 Principles of SSI.
How does digital trust work? Read our white paper:
Our solution for storing and managing credentials is ready for production
esatus _SOWL - Issuing and managing credentials
esatus _SOWL provides you with everything you need to issue and manage credentials based on Self-Sovereign Identity.
_SOWL also allows you to process the corporate identity & access management by means of credentials and to integrate it into existing IT infrastructures.
esatus Wallet App - Storing and validating credentials
The esatus wallet app provides you with everything you need to store your credentials. Furthermore it enables you to check the identity and validity of credentials directly via the app (device-to-device proof).
You can download the esatus wallet app for free from the Apple App-Store or from Google Play-Store.
esatus Wallet App - Storing and validating credentials
The esatus wallet app provides you with everything you need to store your credentials. Furthermore it enables you to check the identity and validity of credentials directly via the app (device-to-device proof).
You can download the esatus wallet app for free from the Apple App-Store or from Google Play-Store.
SSI in practical application
Discover the wide range of applications where SSI technology from esatus is already being used.
User authentication in an eco-system
A practical use case for credentials based on SSI-technology has reached production stage in Switzerland. esatus has implemented an efficient and future-proof identity and authentication process at Cardossier, a platform for vehicle documentation. In the future, users will be able to identify themselves much more easily with credentials and log in without a password. Find out more in our press release.
Access control at a large construction site
During a pilot phase of several months, digital credentials were used to efficiently control and document access to a large construction site, as well as checking of specific permissions. Considering the many companies involved (subcontractors, suppliers, specialist planners, architects and many more), the procedure ensures greater efficiency and smooth handling for construction site management.
Covid-19 immunity certificate based on detected antibodies
Whether at work, with friends or in public areas – it is helpful to know that my counterpart has formed antibodies. This proof is issued as a digital certificate, stored in the wallet app and presented as a QR code on request. The verifying party scans the QR code and immediately sees the result. esatus developed this prototype ready for production for the COVID-19 Credentials Initiative (CCI).
Log-on to Jira and Windows
Using the _SOWL solution suite esatus employees have the option of logging on easily and without a password to internal company software and now also to Windows. This is enabled by SSI credentials – in a compliant and secure way. Take a look over the shoulder of our employees during the daily login process and discover the advantages of efficient authentication.
Log-on process for a software application (PoC within a corporate structure)
Digital credentials have successfully passed a test implementation at DB Systel GmbH. Without entering a password, employees can now access the group software by simply scanning a QR code with their mobile device, so that they are identified and authorized to access the system. _SOWL could be integrated without the need for changes to the existing IT infrastructure. Find out more in our press release.
SSI Action log – Publications and Conferences
esatus AG has been involved for many years in the field of Self-Sovereign Identity.
The SSI Orbit Podcast – Self-Sovereign Identity, Decentralized Identity & Digital ID| Powered by Northern Block
esatus-Experte: Dr. André Kudra
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Online lecture at MyData Meetup Zurich
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Online lecture at MyData Conference 2020.
esatus-Experts: Dr. André Kudra, Dr. Claudia Grytz
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Online presentation at KuppingerCole’s Customer Technology World 2020.
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Online lecture at the Blockchain Autumn School of the Mittweida University of Applied Sciences
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Vortrag beim TeleTrusT/VOI-Informationstag “Elektronsiche Signatur und Vertrauensdienste”
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Publication on esatus Wallet App
esatus-Experts: Dr. André Kudra, Sebastian Weidenbach
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Conference on Convergence of IoT und Blockchain-Technology
esatus-Expert: Jonas Zimmermann
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Workshop for the Frankfurt School Blockchain Center
esatus-Experts: Carsten Eichhöfer, Sebastian Weidenbach
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International Workshop on Online Identity
esatus-Experts: Carsten Eichhöfer, Christopher Hempel
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Lecture at MyData 2019
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Lecture at Internet Security Days
esatus-Expert: Sebastian Weidenbach
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Lecture at Blockchain Enterprise Days
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Article published in “dotmagazine”, e-magazine of eco – Association of the Internet Industry
esatus-Expert: Sebastian Weidenbach
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Blog post in DIGITALE WELT
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Article series in TREND REPORT
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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DIN SPEC 3103:2019-06
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Lecture at IT & Career Summit
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Lecture at Disrupt Meetup | Digital Identity
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Lecture at the workshop „Blockchain und Distributed Ledger Technologies“ from DIN e. V.
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Lecture at IT-Tage 2018
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Lecture and workshop at Blockchain Security Days
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Lecture and panel diskussion at Cyber Access Summit 2018
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Positionpaper of the Blockchain Bundesverband e. V.
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Lecture at the TeleTrusT – Auditorium “IT-Sicherheit” within the IT Security-Fair it-sa 2018
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Lecture at TeleTrusT information day “Elektronische Signatur und Vertrauensdienste”
esatus-Expert: Christopher Hempel
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Article published in “dotmagazine”, e-magazine of eco – Association of the Internet Industry
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Lecture “Blockchain” at internal TeleTrusT Workshop 2018
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Lecture at TeleTrusT information day “Blockchain”
esatus-Experts: Philipp Lang, Dr. André Kudra, Sebastian Pirozhkov
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Lecture at TeleTrusT information day “Blockchain”
esatus-Experts: Philipp Lang, Dr. André Kudra, Sebastian Pirozhkov
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TeleTrusT T-EBCA “PKI-Workshop”
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Article in the online journal “Informatik Aktuell”
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Lecture at Blockchain Masters 2018
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Lecture at Kitzbühel Country Club
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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esatus Academy whitepaper regarding Smart Contract Security
esatus-Experts: Dr. André Kudra, Christopher Hempel, Marcello di Biase, Sebastian Pirozhkov, Philipp Lang
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Lecture at the SECUTA 16th annual meeting for Information Security organized by CBT Training & Consulting GmbH
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Conference blog post for KISK
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
Discussion with the VDMA Information Securtiy working group
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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TeleTrusT auditorium at it-sa
esatus-Experts: Dr. André Kudra, Marcello di Biase, Philipp Lang
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Positionpaper of the Blockchain Bundesverband e. V.
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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TeleTrusT auditorium at it-sa
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Article in the Information Security journal
esatus-Experts: Dr. André Kudra, Marcello di Biase, Christopher Hempel
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Online article in the Digitale Welt
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Lecture at the TeleTrusT Blockchain information day
esatus-Experts: Dr. André Kudra, Marcello di Biase, Christopher Hempel, Philipp Lang, Sebastian Pirozhkov, Michael Wirthbr />Link to lecture
Article in the TeleTrusT supplement to the popular magazine for IT professionals iX
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Lecture at the research day IT Security NRW
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
Lecture at the workshop “Blockchain Nirwana” of the Vodafone Enterprise Plenum
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Online article in the PC Welt
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Lecture at the fibit technology and IT fair
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
Entry on SecuPedia – Platform for security information
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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GI-ECOM workshop at the Fraunhofer-Institut für sichere Informationstechnologie
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Handout for dealing with the Blockchain with focus on Identity & Access
esatus-Experts: Dr. André Kudra, Philipp Lang, Sebastian Pirozhkov
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VLecture for the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber on the occasion of WKO NET-WORK #13 – Blockchain
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Lecture at the Internet Security Days
esatus-Experts: Dr. André Kudra, Philipp Lang
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Podcast with the law firm Stiegler Legal
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Article in the popular magazine for IT professionals iX
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Article in the Information Security journal on the occasion of the security fair it-sa 2016
esatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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Panel discussion at the European Identity & Cloud Conference (EIC)
esaesatus-Expert: Dr. André Kudra
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