Java Card Forum

The Java Card Forum is an industry association of companies from the smart card, secure operating system and secure silicon industry, working together to promote and develop Java as the preferred programming language for multi-application smart cards, secure devices and other execution environments.

JCF 2023 Webinar Series

The JCF held a Series of 6 Webinars in Q4 of 2023 – you can access the presentations and recordings below.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
The Java Card Webinar Series will provide you with an exceptional opportunity to discover how Java Card technology could expand your business. This Series will explain:

  • How Java Card technology is key in securing the embedded UICC
  • Where Java Card technology fits into the digital currency ecosystem
  • The role of Java Card technology in Digital Identity Applications
  • How the Java Card platform can be utilized to secure medical solutions
  • The fundamentals of the Java Card platform for developers

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This Series is key for IoT device developers, IoT security systems architects, product managers, MNOs, application developers and security experts.
During the Series you will be able to interact with our panel of Java Card specialists from IDEMIA, Infineon and Oracle.

Please note: All presentations/demos are in English

2023 WEBINARS

WEBINAR 1: Thursday 2nd November, 9am – 10am CET + 5pm – 6pm CET

Java Card and the upcoming EU 5G certification scheme (IDEMIA)

Heiko_square_bw copyPresenter: Heiko Kruse, Head of Technology & Expertise, IDEMIA
Biography: Heiko is responsible for the evaluation of new technologies, strategy development and the representation of IDEMIA in telecoms standardization organizations. Before working in this position, Heiko was Head of the Product Line 3G, Head of Technology Innovation and Standardization and before that Head of Product Management Telecommunications. He has previously held various positions in Product Management, Marketing and Sales at IDEMIA. Before joining IDEMIA he worked for an engineering company in Hamburg as a planning engineer. Heiko holds a university degree in electronic engineering from the University of Bremen, Germany.

Webinar Overview: The European Union is working on a security certification scheme for 5G. The European Union Agency for cyber security (ENISA) has been tasked to develop a certification scheme for 5G to protect the communication system against possible cyber threats. One of the main parts if the scheme is to protect the eUICC (embedded UICC) and the related background systems for remote provisioning. This webinar is describing the current status and the approach selected to achieve this goal.

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WEBINAR 2: Tuesday 7th November, 9am – 10am CET + 5pm – 6pm CET

Secured hardware for digital currencies (Infineon)

Timo Lisk_bw_squarePresenter: Timo Lisk, Lead Principal Engineer, Infineon
Biography: Timo is Lead Principal Engineer at Infineon’s Digital Security and Identity group. He started working as a smart card software engineer in 2003 and has been using Java Card technology ever since. At Infineon, he leads a team of system architects who help customers integrate hardware-based security into their designs, by providing security solutions for payments, identity, IoT, consumer electronics and automotive. As a member of the Java Card Forum Business Committee, he is also involved in the standardisation of Java Card technology.

Webinar Overview: The fascinating evolution of digital currencies from the emergence of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, to the rise of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is closely linked to innovations in applied cryptography. In this webinar, I will first give an overview of the different types of digital currencies and then explain the use cases for secure hardware wallets with some examples. Finally, I will transfer these to Java Card platforms in terms of security, functionality and performance.

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WEBINAR 3: Monday 20th November, 9am – 10am CET + 5pm – 6pm CET

Discover how the standardization of Secure Elements support security in Software Defined Vehicles (GlobalPlatform)

Francesca_b&wPresenter: Francesca Forestieri, Automotive Lead (GlobalPlatform)
Biography: Francesca is GlobalPlatform’s Automotive Lead and is responsible for connecting the automotive value chain with experts on trusted digital services to address the latest developments in the automotive ecosystem and work to future-proof connected services. She was previously the mAutomotive Director of the Connected Living Programme at the GSMA. Francesca has a proven track record for launching and developing new initiatives in the planning and applied use of new technologies in transport and telecommunication fields. She focuses on defining the appropriate strategic approach, networking, problem solving, mediating, delivering results, and drilling down for full deployment.

Webinar Overview: GlobalPlatform is leading standards alignment work in automotive for secure components, coordinating with Society of Automobile Engineers and AUTOSAR. GlobalPlatform’s goal is to foster common security platform services for the emerging flexible requirements around hardware protected security environments in support to Software Defined Vehicles, including:

  • The Approach to Security with Threats are Everywhere
  • Agility in in deploying services (also post-production of vehicles)
  • Security Solutions which embrace Key Management as well as different Trusted service domains
  • The demand for Industrial Multi-Product Every Day Software Updates
  • Regionalised and Not Mature Cryptography (PQC)

These trends are reflected in the growth estimates for semiconductors for the automotive market, where automotive is the largest growth sector for semiconductors for 2025 (by Deloitte).  Join us to learn how GlobalPlatform’s activities are fostering growth in the automotive market, supporting the standardization of secure elements and the improvement of common security services.

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WEBINAR 4: Tuesday 28th November, 9am – 10am CET + 5pm – 6pm CET

Empowering Europe: The Future of Digital Identity and EU Regulation (Infineon)

Markus_bw squarePresenter: Markus Moesenbacher, System Architect, Infineon
Biography: Markus is a System Architect for Digital Security and Identity at Infineon Technologies. He is responsible for driving the strategic definition of chip hardware and software solutions.

Markus holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Graz, Austria and an Executive MBA from the California Lutheran University. He has more than 20 years of experience in the Smart Card and security business.

Webinar Overview: In today’s interconnected world, digital identity is at the heart of secure and seamless transactions.

This webinar explores the European Union’s progressive approach to digital identity, encompassing the eIDAS framework, EU Regulation 2019/1157, and mobile ID wallets based on ISO 18013-5 standards. We delve into the significance of eIDAS in establishing trust across borders, the transformative impact of EU Regulation 2019/1157 on user-centric identity management, and the convenience and security offered by mobile ID wallets.

Java Card technology finds extensive application in electronic documents, including various form factors such as traditional cards, or mobile identities stored in eSEs and eSIMs.

Join us on a journey towards a more secure, efficient, and user-friendly digital future in the European Union.

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WEBINAR 5: Tuesday 5th December, 9am – 10am CET + 5pm – 6pm CET

Securing IoMT Medical Devices with Java Card Technology (Oracle)

cristian_100-bw copyPresenter: Cristian Valeriu Toma, Senior Software Engineer, Oracle
Biography: Cristian is a Senior Software Engineer at Oracle – Java Platform Group organization and a member of the Bucharest-Romania team within Java Card and Embedded Security Technology field. He has over 17 years of experience with IT technologies and he has been a member of IEEE and GlobalPlatform since 2014. His work focuses on Cyber Security, Java Card, IoT – Internet of Things, Crypto Blockchain, eMbedded and Mobile applications development/computing, Cloud / Fog / Infrastructures Distributed and Parallel computing, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and computational cryptography.

Presenter: Bryan Muehlmeier, Director & Product Manager, Oracle
Biography: Bryan serves as the Director and Product Manager of Device Connectivity within Oracle’s Real Time Health System, where he spearheads the development and implementation of a suite of solutions, including Bedside Medical Device Interfaces, Laboratory Medical Device Interfaces, and Oracle Health Mobile Vitals Collection. His extensive experience spans over 27 years at Cerner/Oracle, encompassing diverse roles such as Software Developer and Architect for PathNet (HLA, Microbiology, Gen Lab), Lead Architect for SurgiNet Surgery and Anesthesia, and Knowledge Architect for EMR/Critical Care. Bryan holds a degree in Computer Science from Truman State University.  In his tenure, he has been awarded 9 patents with 17 in the application stage.

Webinar Overview: As technology advances, the healthcare industry has witnessed a transformation of interconnected devices that enhance patient care and medical processes.  From in-hospital to in-home and on-body devices, this evolution requires robust device security to ensure patient safety, safeguard patient data, maintain device integrity, and uphold the overall trustworthiness of Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) ecosystems.

We will explore how Java Card, a field-proven technology in the domain of tamper-resistant secure elements, is ideally positioned to enhance security for all categories of IoMT devices.  Our discussion will cover the significance of securing medical devices, including use cases for:  EHR (Electronic Health Record) integration, device authentication, integrity, and provisioning. Please join us in presenting opportunities in the IoMT industry.

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WEBINAR 6: Tuesday 12th December, 9am – 10am CET + 5pm – 6pm CET

An Introduction to Java Card – Basics for developers (Oracle)

nponsini_bw squarePresenter: Nicolas Ponsini, Consulting Product Manager, Oracle
Biography: Nicolas M.Sc & CISSP is a Consulting Product Manager at Oracle within the Java Platform Group.

With 20 years of experience in engineering, standard organizations and customer relations, he has in-depth knowledge of the embedded security ecosystem and today leads Oracle Java Card product management.

In the past, he has successfully achieved several cutting-edge and widely deployed projects with major players in mobile payment, content protection and IoT.

Webinar Overview: While being the most pervasive security platform worldwide, deployed in billions of products each year and changing our day to day life (mobile payment, passport, SIM, IoT, …), Java Card is less known than Java Standard Edition.

This webinar, will answer a few questions to shed some light on what Java Card is and what it means for application developers:

  • Why Java Card ?
  • What is the Java Card ecosystem ?
  • What is the Java Card technology ?
  • How to develop a Java Card applet ?

This webinar is aimed at developers interested in knowing a little history and application and security models of the Java Card platform.

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You can access the 2022 Webinar recordings here

You can access the 2021 Webinar recordings here

You can access the 2020 Webinar recordings here