Identification cards - Integrated circuit cards - Part 8: Commands and mechanisms for security operations

Designation Number:
ISO/IEC 7816-8
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
35.240.15
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This document specifies interindustry commands which can be used for security operations. This document also provides informative directives on how to construct security mechanisms with commands defined in ISO/IEC 7816-4.

The choice and conditions of use of cryptographic mechanism in security operations can affect card  exportability. The evaluation of the suitability of algorithms and protocols is outside the scope of this document. It does not cover the internal implementation within the card and/or the outside world.

Project need:

To align Canadian requirements with those of international standards in the ICT subject area (adoption of new standard.  This proposed New Standard is being developed at the request of P123 Technical Committee on Information Technology. It will provide the industry with the latest requirements in the field of ICT, including cybersecurity and software. This will meet the strategic needs of the following key interests: a) ensuring that the latest innovative/technology/safety features are available for users.

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