The EAL levels, which range from 0 to 7, offer a simple scale for comparative measurement to the consumer. Internationally designed and recognized “Common Criteria” security certificates using the EAL scale enable to verify that products meet the security claims made by vendors. The EAL7 formal assurances in this certification provide the highest measure to verify the design and implementation of the security mechanisms of the Java Card System of the smart card. This achievement demonstrates that Gemalto uses the most advanced means of designing and testing the security of its Java Card products. The certification also conforms to Sun Microsystems’ Java Card System Protection Profile. The certification was performed by the French DCSSI (Central Administration for Information Systems Security – Direction Centrale de la Sécurité des Systèmes d’Information). The measures of the DCSSI are focused on the functional and assurance requirements of a security product. Functional requirements define the desired security of the product as offered by the security vendor, and assurance requirements confirm the effectiveness and implementation of the security mechanisms. aline.borne@gemalto.com www.gemalto.com