AKiS

AKiS is a nationally developed (native) smart card operating system. AKiS runs on a microprocessor with high-security features and provides cryptographic services such as digital signatures, encryption, and the storage of security keys. In everyday life, smart cards equipped with AKiS can be used for various purposes, such as electronic signatures, electronic ID cards, credit cards, public transportation cards, and similar applications. AKiS holds a Common Criteria (CC) EAL security certification and is designed to run on both domestic and foreign smart card microprocessors that hold the same certification.
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AKiS

Objectives

The objectives of AKiS, the first and only national operating system running on smart card chips, can be listed as follows:

Security

Independence from
Foreign Dependency

Upgradability of
Algorithms

Developability of
New Features

AKiS

AKiS Solutions

National Identity Card / TR - TRNC Identity Card

AKiS GEZGİN e-Passport

AKiS BİLET

AKiS PKI

AKiS GEZGİN e-Driving License

AKiS PKI

e-Signature

Previous Versions:

  • AKiS v1.2i
  • AKiS v1.2n
  • UKİS v1.2
  • AKiS v2.5n

Current Versions:

  • AKiS v2.2i
  • UKiS v2.2
  • AKiS v2.6n

E-Identity

Previous Versions:

  • AKiS v1.2i
  • AKiS v1.2n
  • UKiS v1.2
  • AKiS v2.5n

Current Versions:

  • AKiS v2.2i
  • UKiS v2.2
  • AKiS v2.6n

Other

Previous Versions:

  • AKiS v1.2i
  • AKiS v1.2n
  • UKiS v1.2
  • AKiS v2.5n

Current Versions:

  • AKiS v2.2i
  • UKiS v2.2
  • AKiS v2.6n

AKiS Gezgin

E-Passport

Previous Versions:

  • AKiS v1.4i
  • AKiS v1.4n
  • AKiS Gezgin v1.0n

Current Versions:

  • AKiS Gezgin v1.1i
  • AKiS Gezgin v2.0n

E-Driving License

Previous Versions:

  • AKiS Gezgin v1.0n


Current Versions:

  • AKiS Gezgin v1.1i
  • AKiS Gezgin v2.0n

AKiS Bilet

E-Ticket

Previous Versions:

AKiS Bilet v1.0i

Current Versions:

AKiS Bilet v2.0i

E-Wallet

Previous Versions:

AKiS Bilet v1.0i

Current Versions:

AKiS Bilet v2.0i

Moc

Previous Versions:

AKiS Bilet v1.0i

Current Versions:

AKiS Bilet v2.0i

Other

Previous Versions:

AKiS Bilet v1.0i

Current Versions:

AKiS Bilet v2.0i
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AKİS TICKET / OSPT Cipurse-Based Smart Card for the e-Payment and Ticketing Application

AKiS BiLET, developed by TÜBİTAK BİLGEM—a member of the OSPT Alliance—runs on the domestically developed smart card operating system (AKİS) and is based on CIPURSE1 It is a contactless smart card technology. AKiS BiLET is specifically designed to be used as a payment method in electronic fare collection systems in the transportation sector, thanks to its advanced security infrastructure, low costs, and compliance with open standards. It is also the first domestically developed smart card solution for contactless card applications such as access control and parking systems.

KEY FEATURES

  • Contactless data rate: 848 kbit/s
  • 13.56 MHz operating frequency
  • ISO/IEC 14443-4 protocol layer support
  • ISO/IEC 7816-compliant file system
  • APDU command set compliant with ISO/IEC 7816-4 and ISO/IEC 7816-92
  • 8 applications, configurable2
  • 32 files per application, configurable2
  • Binary Files, Linear Record Type, Circular Record Type, Value Record Type Files
  • Consistent Transaction3 mechanism
  • Support for Multiple Applications
Technicial Features

SECURITY FEATURES

  • Hardware platform with a CC EAL 6+ security level
  • True Random Number Generator (TRNG)
  • AES-1284, 128-bit advanced encryption mechanism
  • 8 AES-128 security keys for each application
  • Easy and flexible and key management system
  • Resistant to Differential Power Analysis (DPA) attacks
  • Resistant to Differential Fault Analysis (DFA) attacks
  • Mutual Authentication (AES-128) Based on ISO/IEC 9798-2
  • ISO/IEC 7816-4-based Secure Messaging modes (Plain, AES MACed, AES ENCed)
  • Data Integrity Protection
  • File-Based Access Authorization and Secure Messaging

APPLICATION AREAS

  • eTicket apps
  • Employee Attendance Control Systems
  • Access control systems
  • Parking systems
  • Libraries
  • Health, social assistance, loyalty, and similar card programs

CIPURSE
OPEN STANDARDS
CIPURSE open standards provide a proven technology infrastructure based on the ISO/IEC 7816 and ISO/IEC 14443 standards and AES-128 to deliver secure, flexible, and standardized electronic toll collection solutions.

INDEPENDENT TECHNOLOGY
Platform-independent: CIPURSE technology can be implemented on any smart card chip that meets all specifications, as well as on NFC SIM cards or JavaCards as an applet.

Vendor-independent: CIPURSE technology was developed not as a proprietary solution for a specific manufacturer, but as a standard and open technology that anyone who wishes to do so can implement. Today, many companies—including TÜBİTAK—are developing CIPURSE products, and the number of these companies is steadily increasing.

Card reader independent: No modifications are required to existing card readers to communicate with CIPURSE cards. CIPURSE technology can be used with all smart card readers that support the ISO/IEC 14443 Type A L4 standards.

1 The CIPURSE open specifications are published by the OSPT Alliance.
2 Applies only to the CIPURSE T Profile.
3 By ensuring that the data to be written to the card is written completely in a single pass, it helps prevent communication problems
A mechanism that prevents potential data corruption.
4 AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), ISO/IEC 18033-3:2010 & FIPS 197.

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AKİS GEZGİN e-Driver's License App

The AKiS GEZGiN e-Driver's License application complies with the ISO/IEC 18013 standards (ISO/IEC 18013-3:2009 and ISO/IEC 18013-3:2017)1 It has been developed to be compliant. Thanks to the Basic Access Protection (BAP) feature, the information on the contactless chip can only be read via secure communication, and the Active Authentication feature prevents the passport from being copied. Thanks to the Extended Access Protection (EAP) feature (compliant with ISO/IEC 18013-3:2009), all files (DG1–DG24); and the Extended Access Control (EAC) feature (compliant with ISO/IEC 18013-3:2017) ensures that personal biometric data (DG3 and DG4) is protected. EAP/EAC ensures that only authorized readers can access these data groups.

The AKiS GEZGiN e-Driver’s License application contains a total of 24 data groups (DG1–DG24); of these, DG1—which contains the license holder’s demographic data along with vehicle categories, restrictions, and conditions—must be defined, while the definition of the other data groups is optional.

Technicial Features

FEATURES OF THE AKiS TRAVELER'S DRIVER'S LICENSE

ISO/IEC 18013 LDS

  • Basic Access Protection (BAP)

Active Authentication (AA)

  • RSA (up to 2048 bits): SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512
  • ECC (up to 521 bits): SHA-1, SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512

Extended Access Protection (EAP)

  • ISO/IEC 18013-3:2009
  • RSA (up to 3072 bits): SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512
  • ECC (up to 521 bits): SHA-1, SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512

Extended Access Control (EAC)

  • ISO/IEC 18013-3:2017
  • EAC v1
  • RSA (up to 3072 bits): SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512
  • ECC (up to 521 bits): SHA-1, SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512

Contactless Communication

  • ISO/IEC 14443-3, 4 Type A
  • Baud rate: 424/848 kbps

Secure Messaging

  • DES3
  • AES-128, AES-192, AES-256

Multi-Chip Support2

  • Infineon SLE78CLFX3000P (88K memory capacity)
  • Infineon SLE78CLFX4000P (192K memory capacity)
  • NXP P71D320P (80K Memory Capacity)

Compliance with Standards

  • ISO/IEC 18013-3
  • ISO/IEC 14443-3, 4
  • ISO/IEC 7816-4, 8, 9
  • BSI TR-03110 (for EAC)
  • BSI TR 03111

BASIC ACCESS PROTECTION (BAP)

It is a mechanism that enables an authorized terminal to access the data stored on the contactless chip and ensures that communication between the terminal and the contactless chip takes place securely. It enables the generation and verification of session keys, as well as the initiation of secure communication, through the optical scanning or manual entry by the operator of the MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) / SAI (Scanning Area Identifier) information printed on the e-Driver’s License.

EXTENDED ACCESS PROTECTION (EAP)

It enables the updating of secure session keys using Chip Authentication (EAP–CA) and controls access to all data sets on the chip using role-based certificates via Terminal Authentication (EAP–TA).

EXTENDED ACCESS CONTROL (EAC)

It enables the updating of secure session keys through Chip Authentication (EAC–CA) and, through Terminal Authentication (EAC–TA), controls access to optional signature and biometric data sets stored on the chip using role-based certificates.

ACTIVE AUTHENTICATION (AA)

It prevents the creation of an exact copy of the eDriver's License chip.

 

[1] Personalized AKiS GEZGiN cards may support only one of the ISO/IEC 18013-3:2009 and ISO/IEC 18013-3:2017 standards, depending on the personalization.
[2] The chips are certified under the CC EAL 6+ security evaluation.

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AKİS GEZGİN e-Passport App

e-PASSPORT APPLICATION

The AKiS GEZGiN e-Passport application was developed in compliance with ICAO 9303 standards. Thanks to the Basic Access Control (BAC) and Supplemental Access Control (SAC) features, the information on the contactless chip can only be read via secure communication, and the Active Authentication feature prevents the passport from being copied. Additionally, the EAC feature uses CVC certificates to protect individual biometric data; only authorized countries can access this data.

The AKiS Gezgin e-Passport application supports Logical Data Structure (LDS) 1.7 and can contain up to 11 data groups (DG1–DG11); of which DG1, which contains MRZ data, must be defined; the definition of the other data groups is optional.

Technicial Features

FEATURES OF THE AKiS TRAVELER PASSPORT

ICAO LDS 1.7
Basic Access Control (BAC)
Active Authentication (AA)

  • RSA (up to 2048 bits): SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512
  • ECC (up to 521 bits): SHA-1, SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512

Supplemental Access Control (SAC)

  • PACE v2
  • MRZ and CAN support
  • Support for Generic Mapping and Integrated Mapping
  • ECDH (Brainpool curves up to 512 bits)
  • DH (1024 bit, 2048 bit)

Extended Access Control (EAC)

  • EAC v1
  • RSA (up to 3072 bits): SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512
  • ECC (up to 521 bits): SHA-1, SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512

Contactless Communication

  • ISO/IEC 14443-3, 4 Type A
  • Baud rate: 424/848 kbps

Secure Messaging

  • DES3
  • AES-128, AES-192, AES-256

Common Criteria (CC) Security Evaluation

  • CC EAL 4+ for BAC (ALC_DVS.2)
  • CC EAL 5+ for SAC & EAC (ALC_DVS.2, AVA_VAN.5)

Multi-Chip Support1

  • Infineon SLE78CLFX3000P (88K memory space)
  • Infineon SLE78CLFX4000P (192K memory capacity)
  • NXP P71D320P (80K memory capacity)

Compliance with Standards

  • ICAO 9303
  • ISO/IEC 14443-3, 4
  • ISO/IEC 7816-4, 8, 9
  • ICAO Technical Report: Supplemental Access Control for MRTDs (for SAC)
  • BSI TR-03110 (for EAC)
  • BSI TR 03111

BASIC ACCESS CONTROL (BAC)

It is a mechanism that enables an authorized terminal to access the data stored on a contactless chip and ensures that communication between the terminal and the contactless chip takes place securely. It enables the generation and verification of session keys, as well as the initiation of secure communication, through the optical reading of the MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) information printed on the e-passport.

EXTENDED ACCESS CONTROL (EAC)

It enables the updating of secure session keys via Chip Authentication (EAC–CA) and, via Terminal Authentication (EAC–TA), the control of access to the DG3 (fingerprint) and DG4 (iris) data groups within the chip.

ACTIVE AUTHENTICATION (AA)

It prevents the creation of an exact copy of the e-passport chip.

SUPPLEMENTAL ACCESS CONTROL (SAC)

It is a mechanism that, thanks to the Diffie–Hellman key-generation protocols (DH/ECDH), enables the creation of session keys that are more secure and stronger than those generated by BAC.

 

[1] The chips are certified under the CC EAL 6+ security evaluation.

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AKİS PKI / Smart Card Operating System

The AKiS operating system was developed in accordance with ISO/IEC 7816 standards and features PKI capabilities. When customized with the PKCS#15 data structure, AKiS versions 2.2 and 2.5 can be used in PKCS#11 applications such as user login and digital signatures.

Technicial Features

AKiS PKI1 Features:

  • Support for ISO/IEC 7816-4, 8, and 9 command sets
  • AES-256 Secure Messaging
  • Summarizing
  • Card Verifiable Certificates
  • Role-based access mechanism
  • True Random Number Generator (TRNG)
  • RSA digital signing, decryption, and CVC certificate validation processes2
  • Generating an RSA key pair3
  • ECDSA digital signature generation (ECC 128–640 bits)
  • Generating an ECC key pair (ECC 128–640-bit range)4
  • Symmetric encryption/decryption (DES3, AES-128, AES-192, AES-256)4
  • Cryptographic integrity checks (DES3 MAC/CMAC/RetailMAC, AES MAC/CMAC)4
  • Common Criteria (CC) EAL 4+ security level
  • Multi-chip support5
    • UKTUM-H v7.01
    • Infineon SLE78CFX2400P
    • NXP P71D320P

[1] Driver support for PKCS#11 applications (PKCS#11 and Minidriver).
[2] AKiS v2.5 supports RSA key lengths ranging from 1024 to 2816 bits, while AKiS v2.2 supports only 1024-bit and 2048-bit RSA keys.
[3] AKiS v2.5 supports RSA key lengths ranging from 1024 to 2816 bits, while AKiS v2.2 supports only 2048-bit RSA keys.
[4] Supported only in AKiS v2.5.
[5] The chips have at least a CC EAL 5+ security evaluation certificate.

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National Identity Card / T.R.- TRNC Identity Card

IDENTITY CARD OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY AND THE TURKISH REPUBLIC OF NORTH CYPRUS
ELECTRONIC ID CARD APPLICATION (Contact-Based Card Feature)
  • Visual identity verification
    Photograph, wet signature, guilloche, rainbow printing, MLI, microtext, halftone printing, charm, embossed printing, optically variable ink, ultraviolet ink, and OVD/DOVID
  • Electronic identity verification
    Electronic certificate, digital photo, PIN
  • Biometric authentication
    Fingerprint/finger vein pattern/hand and foot prints
  • Ability to upload a Qualified Electronic Certificate (QC) and private key
  • Support for ISO/IEC 7816-4, 8, and 9 command sets
  • AES-256 Secure Messaging
  • Summarizing
  • Card Verifiable Certificates
  • Role-based access control mechanism
  • True Random Number Generator (TRNG)
  • RSA digital signing, decryption, and certificate validation processes1
  • Generating an RSA key pair2
  • ECDSA digital signature generation (ECC 128–640 bits)3
  • Generating an ECC key pair (ECC 128–640-bit range)3
  • Symmetric encryption/decryption (DES3, AES-128, AES-192, AES-256)3
  • Cryptographic integrity checks (DES3 MAC/CMAC/RetailMAC, AES MAC/CMAC)3
  • Common Criteria (CC) EAL 4+ security level
  • Multi-chip support4
    • UKTUM-H v7.01
    • Infineon SLE78CFX2400P
    • NXP P71D320P
Technicial Features

  • ELECTRONIC TRAVEL DOCUMENT APPLICATION (Contactless Card Feature)5

    • Compliance with standards
      • ICAO 9303
      • ISO/IEC 14443-3, 4
      • ISO/IEC 7816-4, 8, 9
      • ICAO Technical Report: Supplemental Access Control for MRTDs (for SAC)
      • BSI TR-03110 (for EAC)
      • BSI TR 03111
    • Compliant with the ICAO LDS 1.7 data structure
    • Basic Access Control (BAC)
    • Active Authentication (AA)
      • RSA (up to 2048 bits): SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512
      • ECC (up to 521 bits): SHA-1, SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512
    • Supplemental Access Control (SAC)
      • PACE v2
      • MRZ and CAN support
      • Support for generic mapping and integrated mapping
      • ECDH (Brainpool curves up to 512 bits)
      • DH (1024 bit, 2048 bit)
    • Extended Access Control (EAC)
      • EAC v1
      • RSA (up to 3072 bits): SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512
      • ECC (up to 521 bits): SHA-1, SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512
    • Contactless Communication
      • ISO/IEC 14443-3, 4 Type A
      • Baud rate: 424/848 kbps
    • Secure Messaging
      • DES3
      • AES-128, AES-192, AES-256
    • Common Criteria (CC) Security Evaluation
      • CC EAL 4+ for BAC (ALC_DVS.2)
      • CC EAL 5+ for SAC & EAC (ALC_DVS.2, AVA_VAN.5)
    • Multi-chip support4
      • Infineon SLE78CLFX3000P
      • Infineon SLE78CLFX4000P
      • NXP P71D320P

    [1] AKiS v2.5 supports RSA key lengths ranging from 1024 to 2816 bits, while AKiS v2.2 supports only 1024- and 2048-bit RSA keys.
    [2] AKiS v2.5 supports RSA key lengths ranging from 1024 to 2816 bits, while AKiS v2.2 supports only 2048-bit RSA keys.
    [3] Supported only in AKiS v2.5.
    [4] The chips have a security evaluation certificate of at least CC EAL 5+.
    [5] These are the features of AKiS GEZGiN.