We have become the first company in the world to pass the Common Criteria EAL4+ evaluation process against the standard EN 419 241-2 for our ADSS SAM hardware appliance, a remote Qualified Signature Creation Device (QSCD). This provides the highest level of confidence that users have sole control over their signing keys held on central servers or in the cloud.
Ascertia first in the world to pass the Common Criteria EN 419 241-2 evaluation process
Ascertia expands relationship with Entrust
We are pleased to announce that we have signed a global distribution agreement with Entrust Datacard, a leading provider of trusted identity and secure issuance technology solutions.
The agreement cements a long-standing relationship between Ascertia and Entrust Datacard after winning numerous business deals together worldwide. The global agreement covers Ascertia's ADSS Server and includes the server modules for digital signing, OCSP validation, SCVP validation and timestamping.
ADSS Server 5.10 release
On 15th November 2018, Ascertia launched the ADSS Server 5.10 release . This release delivers a new Cryptographic Service Provider (CSP) Service enabling Remote Signing with a range of applications including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat®.
The benefits of remote signing for end users include no specialist hardware (smart cards), reduced costs, and a simplified signing process with strong security. We hope you enjoy using this new functionality!
eID Forum: eSignatures, eIDAS and business benefits
MD Rod Crook recently spoke at the eID Forum, Tallinn. Rod’s talk, Enabling business applications to take advantage of eIDAS Remote Signatures, discussed how signing solutions are beneficial to organisations and what features they should be looking for when purchasing a solution.
ADSS Server 5.9 release
On 18th September 2018, Ascertia launched the ADSS Server Autumn 5.9 release. This release delivers a brand new Signature Activation Module (SAM) and Remote Authorisation Service (RAS) to support eIDAS compliant Remote Signing with Level 2 Sole Control.
The benefits of remote signing for end users include:
- No specialist hardware or software
- Reduced costs
- Simplified key management
- Better security and auditing
We hope you enjoy using this new functionality!
Ascertia to talk about eIDAS for business at the eID Forum
At this year’s eID Forum in Tallinn, Ascertia will be presenting and discussing how all organisations can benefit from the use of document workflow and digital signature technology.
The focus will be on eIDAS compliance and in particular the way in which the new remote signing standards can be employed to optimize the user experience.
ADSS Server 5.6 release
On 20th February 2018, Ascertia launched the ADSS Server 5.6 release. This release delivers further interoperability with services from Entrust Datacard and GlobalSign.
What does Forrester’s eSignature report tell us?
A recent Forrester report outlined several interesting trends. First, the adoption of eSignatures within businesses continues to grow steadily throughout the world. In Europe, enterprises are engaging with eSignature providers for a broader set of digital services than their US counterparts.
Ascertia leading the way to an eIDAS-certified remote QSCD
In this blog, we discuss our efforts to secure an eIDAS-certified remote qualified signature creation device (QSCD).
We want to let you into a little secret. Since Sep 2017, Ascertia has been actively pursuing a Common Criteria EAL4+ certification of its ADSS Server “Signature Activation Module (SAM)” Appliance.
Interesting statistics from the 2017 Global PKI Trends Study
Last year’s IoT Solutions World Congress was an opportunity for the industry to focus on the increasing influence of the Internet of Things in PKI planning. We attended the event with our technology partner Thales e-Security, which has just published the 2017 Global PKI Trends report with the Ponemon Institute looking at trends across 11 countries.