Vodafone protects smartphone communications with ‘Secure SIM’

Vodafone has developed a new SIM card that can be used on smartphones to provide secure access to data networks and tap-proof telephone calls as well as email and text message encryption, the operator said on Monday at the Cebit trade show.

In June, Secure Login will be the first service that uses the Secure SIM, working as an alternative to traditional smart cards, according to Vodafone.

When employees log into their corporate network, the SIM card and server initially exchange key data. The employee is only granted access once the card has been identified and accepted, and a PIN (personal identification number) has been entered. Read more...