Kigen Secured GSMA Security Certification for Automotive eSIM
The company's new automotive eSIM aims to provide decade-long security for vehicle systems.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Quantum Computing
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Kigen has received GSMA security assurance certification for its automotive eSIM. The component adheres to the SGP.32 v1.3 IoT eSIM specification.
Why it matters
The automotive industry requires security measures that remain resilient for over a decade. This certification provides a standard for infotainment, telematics, and headless vehicle systems.
The eSIM is built on the Infineon Tegrion SLI22 controller. It incorporates hybrid key encapsulation, pairing classical cryptographic methods with quantum-safe algorithms.
The players
Kigen
A developer of secure eSIM and iSIM technology specializing in hardware security for the internet of things.
Infineon
A semiconductor manufacturer known for its power systems, automotive microcontrollers, and high-security hardware controllers.
The details
The eSIM utilizes the Infineon Tegrion SLI22 controller, a hardware component designed to manage encrypted data for connected vehicle functions. Kigen employs a hybrid key encapsulation approach, which is a method for securely exchanging digital keys that combines established classical algorithms with new quantum-safe algorithms. This dual-layered strategy ensures data integrity across infotainment, telematics, and headless—display-less—vehicle systems throughout the vehicle's long operational lifespan.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: Announcement date of the security certification.
October 2026: Availability of OEM samples in the ETSI MFF2 package.
The Tech Race
The transition to the SGP.32 v1.3 IoT eSIM specification marks a move toward unified security standards for connected vehicle fleets. Kigen's adoption of hybrid quantum-safe algorithms positions its hardware against traditional, non-quantum-resistant security architectures currently dominating the market.
Automotive OEMs will gain access to these certified eSIM modules in October 2026. These components enable future vehicle systems to maintain encrypted connections that are designed to remain secure for over a decade of service.
The takeaway
Kigen's certification highlights the industry shift toward integrating quantum-resistant security into long-term automotive hardware. Industry participants should monitor the availability of ETSI MFF2 package samples scheduled for release in October 2026.
Further reading
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