24 Oct Audit and Consultation in EIDAS Trust Services: Ensuring Security in Electronic Transactions
As an auditor and specialized advisor in trust services under the EIDAS regulatory framework and the LSEC Law, my mission is to ensure that organizations meet the necessary requirements and standards to offer trust services in the field of electronic transactions. The EIDAS regulation, in conjunction with national legislation, establishes a rigorous framework to guarantee the integrity, authenticity, and security of these transactions.
Categories of Trust Services
EIDAS not only establishes a legal framework but also a classification of trust services, including qualified and non-qualified services. Qualified trust services are highly regulated and enjoy exceptional legal recognition throughout the European Union. These services include issuing electronic certificates for the electronic signature of natural persons, time stamps for legal entities, website authentication, and more.
Legal and Security Obligations
One of the key obligations, as established in Obligation 5 in EIDAS, pertains to the implementation of reliable systems and effective security measures to prevent forgery and data theft. This entails:
- The use of reliable systems and products protected against any alteration.
- Secure storage of verifiable data, allowing public access only with the consent of the data owner.
- Strict control over who can make annotations and modifications to stored data.
- The ability to verify the authenticity of the data at all times.
As part of my audit and advisory services, I collaborate with organizations in implementing policies, procedures, and controls that comply with standards such as ISO 27001. We also address critical aspects like cybersecurity, penetration testing, protection against DDoS attacks, security systems like DMZ and WAF, and authentication techniques like OTP (One-Time Passwords).
I also ensure that incident management practices, secure software development, the use of SSL encryption, risk assessment, and vendor management based on standards like ISO 27017 are adhered to.
Ensuring Compliance and Security
My focus as an auditor and advisor in trust services is to ensure that organizations meet all the necessary legal and technical requirements to provide secure and reliable trust services. This not only promotes integrity in electronic transactions but also enhances user confidence in an ever-evolving digital environment.
By complying with EIDAS standards and national regulations, organizations can successfully operate in the European Union’s single digital market, providing users with the assurance that their electronic transactions are secure and authentic.