What Eurosmart does

Eurosmart is a non-profit industry association (ASBL under Belgian law) founded in 1995 and headquartered in Brussels, representing the European digital security industry across smart cards, secure elements, semiconductors, and related technologies. Its core deliverables are technical certification standards — most notably the Security IC Platform Protection Profile family (BSI-CC-PP-0084 series, including the CC:2022-aligned V2-2026 release and multi-assurance PP-Configurations BSI-CC-PP-0125-2026, both certified by the German Federal Office for Information Security) — together with market analysis of worldwide secure element shipments, position papers, and conformity-assessment guides such as the Module H guide for the EU Cyber Resilience Act.

The association is structured around thematic committees (Cybersecurity and Digital Identity, IoT, IT and Security, Biometrics, Market & Technology) and task forces (Soft IP, Artificial Intelligence) that produce advocacy output. Eurosmart engages directly with European institutions — including the European Commission, BSI, ENISA, and the AI Act Advisory Forum established under Article 67 of the EU AI Act — shaping legislation and standardisation in areas such as the Cyber Resilience Act, NIS2, the AI Act, eIDAS, and the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA).

Eurosmart's business model is membership-based: governance is exercised by a Board of Directors elected at its annual General Assembly, with major European semiconductor and digital security vendors (Infineon, NXP, STMicroelectronics, Thales) acting as development sponsors and core members. The association does not publicly disclose financial figures, and revenue mechanics rely on member dues rather than transactional product pricing.

Name

Eurosmart

Legal name

Eurosmart ASBL

Website

https://eurosmart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brussels-based non-profit industry association founded in 1995 representing the European digital security industry through Security IC Protection Profiles, market analysis, and advocacy with EU institutions on cybersecurity regulation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Security Industry Association

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (9281)

SIC

Services-Services, Nec (8900)

akta.pro primary industry

OT/ICS & Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Services (BPAKAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Data Protection, Privacy & Cybersecurity Regulators (BPAIAOAH)

Keywords

• Digital security association
• Smart card industry
• Protection profiles
• Cybersecurity certification
• Market intelligence

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eurosmart is a Brussels-based international non-profit association representing the digital security industry. It develops Common Criteria Protection Profiles for Security IC platforms, publishes market analysis and forecasts on secure element shipments, advocates for EU cybersecurity legislation (Cyber Resilience Act, AI Act, NIS2, eIDAS), and contributes technical expertise to standardisation organisations and EU expert groups.

Product overview

Eurosmart is a European industry association representing the digital security sector for over 25 years. Rather than offering a commercial product, Eurosmart provides a portfolio of technical documents, certification standards, market intelligence, and advocacy services. The core offerings include Security IC Platform Protection Profiles (BSI-CC-PP-0084 series), multi-assurance PP-Configurations, conformity assessment guides for the Cyber Resilience Act, market analysis reports on secure element shipments, position papers on EU cybersecurity legislation, and technical white papers on smart card and IoT security. These deliverables support industry standardization, certification, and policy development in digital security.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BSI-CC-PP-0084-V2-2026 (Security IC Platform Protection Profile v2.0) An updated Common Criteria Protection Profile targeting CC:2022, describing core security requirements for Security ICs comprising a processor unit, security-relevant hardware components, I/O interfaces, and memory elements. Includes five optional functional packages covering authentication, secure data loading, cryptographic services, and address-based access control. For semiconductor manufacturers and security evaluation laboratories.
• BSI-CC-PP-0125-2026 (Security IC Platform Multi-assurance PP-Configurations) Defines a family of multi-assurance PP-Configurations and PP-Modules for the Security IC Platform Protection Profile, addressing functionality at strictly higher assurance levels including ADV_SPM.1, covering TOE authentication, secure data loading, address-based access control, and testing feature limitations. For semiconductor companies and certification bodies.
• Eurosmart's Guide to Full Quality Assurance for CRA's Conformity Assessment A guide explaining how to use Module H - Full Quality Assurance under the Cyber Resilience Act to meet conformity obligations through an auditable, process-centric approach by leveraging existing quality systems like ISO 9001. For manufacturers of products with digital elements subject to the CRA.
• Market Analysis and Forecasts Detailed market analysis and forecasts for worldwide secure element shipments across market segments including telecom, financial services, government/identity, and IoT. For digital security industry stakeholders, member companies, and policy makers.
• Position Papers Position papers advocating for secure and reliable digital solutions, promoting 'security by design' and 'security by default' principles towards European and international policy makers. Cover topics such as the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA), NIS2, AI Act, and the EU Cybersecurity Act.
• Technical Documents and White Papers Technical documents, guides, and white papers covering RFID security, cryptographic constraints, smart card durability, and protection profiles surveys. Contributed to standardisation organisations, EU expert groups, and European Public-Private partnerships.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Commission AI Act Advisory ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Eurosmart was selected to join the European Commission's AI Act Advisory Forum, established under Article 67 of the EU AI Act as a key advisory body supporting the European Commission and European AI Board.
• German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026BSI certified Eurosmart's Security IC Platform Protection Profile (BSI-CC-PP-0084-V2-2026) and Security IC Platform Multi-assurance PP-Configurations (BSI-CC-PP-0125-2026), both targeting Common Criteria 2022 standard.
• European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurosmart is a founding member of ECSO, the European Cyber Security Organisation ASBL, a non-profit association supporting development, promotion, growth and sustainability of cybersecurity market and ecosystem in Europe.
• ETSIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerETSI signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Eurosmart during its 67th General Assembly. This cooperation agreement enriches the ecosystem of security-related issues in ETSI and helps ensure security robustness of next generation (5G) technologies.
• Infineon Technologies AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment sponsor for BSI-CC-PP-0084-V2-2026 and BSI-CC-PP-0125-2026 Protection Profiles, demonstrating strong commitment to maintaining high-assurance security standards for security IC platforms.
• NXP SemiconductorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment sponsor for BSI-CC-PP-0084-V2-2026 and BSI-CC-PP-0125-2026 Protection Profiles.
• STMicroelectronicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment sponsor for BSI-CC-PP-0084-V2-2026 and BSI-CC-PP-0125-2026 Protection Profiles.
• ThalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment sponsor for BSI-CC-PP-0084-V2-2026 and BSI-CC-PP-0125-2026 Protection Profiles.
• GlobalPlatformcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on eID Wallet Seminars and EUDI Wallet framework specifications. GlobalPlatform technologies support the Identity ecosystem bringing security to identity cards, ePassports and other identity documents.
• European Association for Biometrics (EAB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between European Association for Biometrics and Eurosmart for collaboration on biometrics and digital security topics.

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GlobalPlatform: Industry standards body for secure element and digital device technology, with formal partnership with Eurosmart on EUDI Wallet and identity ecosystem specifications. Directly comparable in standardisation scope for security ICs and tamper-resistant devices.
• European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO): Brussels-based non-profit industry association representing the European cybersecurity ecosystem. Eurosmart is a founding member, making ECSO a directly comparable peer in structure, mission, and constituency.
• Secure Technology Alliance (formerly Smart Card Alliance): North American industry association focused on smart cards, secure identity, and payments technologies. Closely comparable to Eurosmart in industry-association model, smart-card domain, and standards-advocacy remit.
• Trusted Computing Group (TCG): Industry standards body developing trusted computing specifications for hardware roots of trust, secure silicon, and device integrity. Directly comparable to Eurosmart's protection-profile work for Security IC platforms and tamper-resistant hardware.
• Secure Identity Alliance (SIA): Industry organisation advancing secure digital identity solutions, including ePassports, eID, and digital ID wallets. Directly comparable to Eurosmart in advocating for identity-related security standards and engaging with public-sector stakeholders.

Others

• ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity): EU agency operationalising the Cybersecurity Act and supporting EU cybersecurity certification. Not an industry association, but a key public-sector counterpart that Eurosmart engages with on CRA, NIS2, and certification schemes — adjacent rather than competitive.

Emerging players

• FIDO Alliance: Industry consortium developing authentication standards (FIDO2, passkeys) that increasingly intersect with Eurosmart's digital identity remit. Comparable as a security-standards coalition though focused on the authentication layer rather than Security ICs.
• ISACA: Global professional association for IT governance, risk, and cybersecurity. Comparable industry-body structure and cybersecurity focus, though oriented toward professional certifications rather than Security IC standardisation; partially overlapping on cybersecurity regulatory engagement.

Broad incumbents

• ETSI: European Telecommunications Standards Institute, a much larger standards organisation with formal MoU with Eurosmart on security-related issues including 5G. Broader scope than Eurosmart but overlaps significantly on telecom-grade secure element and identity standards.
• GSMA: Global mobile network operator association producing security specifications (e.g., eSIM, IoT SAFE) that overlap with Eurosmart's telecom-segment secure element work. Larger and broader, but materially intersects on secure element ecosystem advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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