Project Structure

The SUPHICE project comprises Work Packages to achieve the following

1. Mutual Certification

1. Exercise the CISPS process in use for dual certifications within the EU by evaluating and certifying a soft-loaded IP cryptographic device for the protection of RESTRICTED, CONFIDENTIAL and possibly SECRET data.
2. Describe the means by which such a cryptographic device may certified for the protection of TOP SECRET data.
3. Increase the certification scope for the unplanned demonstration elements of the project.

2. High Grade Algorithm Suitable for EU use

1. Specification and implementation within a soft-loaded IP cryptographic device of a High Grade encryption algorithm suitable for EU use in such a way that it will allow the evaluation and certification of that device for the protection of RESTRICTED, CONFIDENTIAL and possibly SECRET data.

3. Unplanned Security

1. Specification and implementation of the unplanned security architecture and framework definitions (open standards interfaces, sample template rules and management of user credentials) required supporting this infrastructure, leading to increased certification scope.

4. Roadmap and Dissemination

1. Dissemination of the activities of the SUPHICE Industrial Research teams mutual certification, algorithm and unplanned security) to the appropriate communities and standards bodies, including the National Authorities of several EU members.
2. Definition of an EU Information Security Roadmap, which is agreed by several EU members states, based on the output of the SUPHICE programme. The roadmap will address issues including EU-wide certification processes, methodologies for dynamic security analysis, sharing and development of cryptographic technology, specification of standardised information classification systems, and establishment of mutually acceptable privacy legislation and jurisdiction.