A New Era in Digital Identity and Authentication
With eIDAS 2.0's new regulations focusing heavily on Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), traditional Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) providers face challenges in individual authentication. AretiicoConnect is leading the way with a user authentication-focused PKI, aligning with the new standards set by eIDAS 2.0.
With the imminent arrival of eIDAS 2.0, significant changes are coming for trust services. The proposed regulations set forth standardised rules for providing electronic identity (eID) and trust services within the internal market. These rules not only prioritise the preservation of trust but also emphasise user control over personal data. This marks a significant advancement in privacy, security, and user autonomy, enhancing the safeguarding of privacy rights and overall user control.
Expansion of trust services is indeed a critical aspect of eIDAS 2.0. The original eIDAS Regulation (EU No 910/2014) set a foundation for electronic identification and trust services across the European Union, ensuring secure and seamless electronic interactions between businesses, citizens, and public authorities.
A key focus in eIDAS 2.0 will be around digital identity, which represents an individual's online presence. It includes attributes that enable services, systems, or applications to verify the individual's identity with confidence. These attributes act as unique identifiers, similar to a digital fingerprint.
Challenges for Traditional PKI Providers
These changes pose challenges for traditional Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) providers, as their technology, processes, and procedures primarily focus on authenticating entities or assets. Users are typically linked to these entities but are limited to the associated rights.
Aretiico’s platform, AretiicoConnect, is designed for the future, featuring next-generation architecture that places user authentication at the core. Our CA-in-a-box solution allows you to create your own PKI, enabling the creation, management, and verification of digital identities. This empowers digital identities to perform seamless cross-border digital transactions with enhanced security and efficiency, while also supporting standard use cases such as encryption and network access control within your organisation.
Aretiico’s approach aligns perfectly with the concept of Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI). SSI is a new digital identity model that gives individuals control over their personal data. Together, eIDAS 2.0 and SSI promise to reshape the handling of digital identities, offering improved security, privacy, and convenience for users and businesses alike.
