Means of Electronic Identification: all about MIE qualification
What is MIE certification?
MIE certification is based on article L. 102 of the French Post and Electronic Communications Code, which introduces the notion of presumption of reliability. This text also incorporates references from the eIDAS regulation on security requirements for electronic identification media.
This certification is aimed at any company providing an electronic identification service or product.
The specifications for the evaluation of these MIEs, as well as their presumption of reliability, were determined by ANSSI in July 2022.
Three levels of guarantee have been set, to meet specific technical and procedural requirements: low, substantial and high. Please note that ANSSI will not issue certification for any MIE aiming for the low guarantee level.
Although this certification is voluntary, it becomes mandatory if a company wishes its EIM to benefit from the presumption of reliability.
It may also be a first step towards eIDAS qualification.
This certification is aimed at any company providing an electronic identification service or product.
The specifications for the evaluation of these MIEs, as well as their presumption of reliability, were determined by ANSSI in July 2022.
Three levels of guarantee have been set, to meet specific technical and procedural requirements: low, substantial and high. Please note that ANSSI will not issue certification for any MIE aiming for the low guarantee level.
Although this certification is voluntary, it becomes mandatory if a company wishes its EIM to benefit from the presumption of reliability.
It may also be a first step towards eIDAS qualification.
The role of LSTI
This certification is granted by ANSSI on the basis of a conformity assessment carried out by an Information Systems Security Audit Provider or a Cofrac-accredited certification body.
As an ISO/IEC 17065 accredited Conformity Assessment Body, LSTI carries out conformity assessments in accordance with the reference framework and specifications determined by ANSSI.
The conformity assessment is carried out in 2 stages, and ANSSI certifies the auditee on the substantial or high level only, on the basis of the assessment provided by LSTI.
For further information, visit the ANSSI website.