Secure Elements / Embedded Security
ConSec provides embedded-security engineering across hardware security modules (HSMs), secure elements (SEs), trusted execution environments (TEEs) and trusted platform modules (TPMs), with a particular focus on secure element systems and Java Card applets. We develop host software, middleware and tools, combining GlobalPlatform expertise, HSM integration and testing to support your project from implementation through system integration.
ConSec’s expertise spans Java Card platforms, application development and the interfaces to host software and key infrastructure. This technical breadth supports work on individual components and their interaction within the system.
ConSec brings expertise in Java Card operating systems and applet design, development, integration and testing. Applet scope includes CCC Digital Key, Aliro, IoT SAFE, FIDO/FIDO2, PIV and payment applications, alongside proprietary applications and project-specific specifications.
Java Card OS · CCC Digital Key · Aliro · IoT SAFE
Reliable card management, provisioning and personalization start with well-defined workflows. ConSec provides the GlobalPlatform software, scripts and tools to put them into practice. Scope includes security domains, card lifecycles, secure channels and applet loading and installation, with reproducible workflows and automated tests.
GlobalPlatform · Secure channels · APDU tooling
Our HSM expertise covers host software, customer-specific firmware applications and extensions, and cryptographic interfaces — from implementation to testing. Our integration experience spans industry-standard cryptographic APIs and REST APIs, connecting on-premise and cloud HSMs with applications, production and personalization workflows.
On-premise HSMs · Cloud HSMs · Cryptographic APIs
Drivers, middleware and diagnostic tools connect secure elements with host applications and make their interactions visible. We build APDU/TLV parsers and automated tests to inspect application behavior, reproduce errors and verify integration across card and host software.
PC/SC · Middleware · Test suites
Secure connected devices need a coherent architecture, from security concepts to embedded software. ConSec supports this work across connected and Internet of Things (IoT) systems. We consider Secure Elements (SE), Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) and Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) according to platform and security requirements, alongside authentication, secure updates and NFC/Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) integration.
NFC · BLE · System integration
Assessment, migration concepts and integration support for the transition to post-quantum cryptography, with attention to constrained devices, secure elements and HSM environments.
Explore how ConSec develops and integrates software for secure elements, HSMs and the systems around them.
Capability examples
CCC Digital Key: Security concepts, Java Card applet development, testing and integration for vehicle access and start authorization.
Aliro: Security concepts, Java Card applet development, testing and integration for digital access systems and smart door locks.
CCC Digital Key · Aliro · Java Card
Capability example
Host software and cryptographic API integration for on-premise and cloud HSMs, alongside customer-specific HSM firmware applications and extensions. Experience includes Utimaco, Thales Luna, AWS CloudHSM and Google Cloud HSM.
On-premise · Cloud · Host software
Capability example
Identity and authentication using secure elements in smart cards, tokens and smart devices. ConSec connects FIDO, PIV and PKI applets with middleware and host applications, from development through integration testing.
Secure Element · FIDO · PKI
ConSec supports your project with architecture and technical consulting, software development, integration and testing. The scope and deliverables are defined around your requirements.
Define requirements, assess technical options and establish an approach that accounts for platform constraints and the surrounding system.
Specifications · Security concepts · Technical reviews
Develop applications, interfaces and tools to your requirements, including Java Card applets, embedded and host software, customer-specific HSM firmware extensions and provisioning tools.
Applications · Firmware extensions · Scripts and tools
Connect device communication, card-management workflows, middleware and key infrastructure, including NFC/BLE interfaces and production or personalization environments.
Communication interfaces · Middleware integration · Provisioning flows
Develop automated tests, review implementation behavior against agreed requirements and support your team with documentation and practical knowledge transfer.
Test suites · Documentation · Knowledge transfer
Tell us about your platform, technical challenge and the support you need. A short description is enough to start the discussion.
Or email info@consec-it.com.