As a provider of remote signatures and seals, you make a decisive contribution to improving the user-friendliness of electronic signatures and thus simplifying paperless signature processes. The be-all and end-all when creating electronic (remote) signatures: a trustworthy environment. In order to prove this objectively and be officially listed as a qualified trust service provider (VDA), you must fulfil certain requirements set out in the eIDAS Regulation.
We support you on your way to qualification status: from testing your service to conformity assessment (certification) or re-certification, we can provide you with the eIDAS package. In addition, we offer you workshops or make you an eIDAS.PROFESSIONAL as part of our specific training programme.
Our offer is aimed at a wide range of organisations involved in the secure, legally binding distribution and use of digital seals:
This is how we support you holistically:
Training & Qualification
Concept & preparation
Testing & conformity assessment
Audit of your implementation based on the eIDAS Regulation, including
Application of the following ETSI standards:
Certification & re-certification
An electronic signature or an electronic seal can be generated remotely without a smartcard, for example via a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. This service can only be provided by a qualified trust service provider in order to ensure a high level of security for the user when creating the signature/seal.
The key material for signature/seal creation is stored in certified qualified signature or seal creation devices, QSCDs for short, which are operated by trust service providers. Triggering the remote signature/seal requires successful two-factor authentication, whereby the two factors come from two of the following three categories:
The corresponding means of authentication must be in the sole possession of the user.
A qualified trust service provider (TSP) offers electronic signature or seal services that fulfil the requirements of the eIDAS Regulation. It is listed in the EU Trusted Service List (TSL) and is authorised to provide qualified electronic signatures or seals that are legally recognised throughout the EU.
Only qualified providers may offer qualified remote signatures and seals. These offer the highest level of trust within the meaning of the eIDAS Regulation and are necessary for many business-critical, legally binding digital transactions - especially in the EU single market.
The eIDAS Regulation (EU No. 910/2014) standardises how electronic identification and trust services are to be used in a legally valid manner throughout Europe. It defines the requirements for providers, processes, signature and seal creation and technical systems.
The Trust Service Practice Statement (TSPS) documents the operational, organisational and security-related measures of a trust service provider. It is a central test document as part of the conformity assessment and must comply with the requirements of eIDAS and the ETSI standards.
A specific training format for employees of trust service providers. It provides practical knowledge about eIDAS requirements, technical basics, security concepts and operational implementation.
- Signature: linked to a natural person
- Seal: is assigned to a legal entity (e.g. company, public authority)
Both variants can be provided as remote signatures or remote seals - a qualified technical infrastructure is required.
We support you with in-depth expertise in the field of electronic seals, trust services and conformity assessment - from the initial idea to successful certification. Our experts know the regulatory requirements of the eIDAS Regulation and relevant ETSI standards in detail. With practical workshops, individual training courses (e.g. on eIDAS.PROFESSIONAL) and sound advice, we ensure that your trust service is legally compliant, secure and recognised throughout Europe. Trust in our experience - for maximum security, integrity and authenticity of your digital documents.