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Trust Services for Europe
Modern trust service provider from Munich. eIDAS 2.0 trust services and ZertES certification services from a single source. With a strong focus on our customers.
Trust Services for Europe
Modern trust service provider from Munich. eIDAS 2.0 trust services and ZertES certification services from a single source. With a strong focus on our customers.
SIGN8 as a Qualified Trust Service Provider
SIGN8 is a qualified trust service provider, also known as a Qualified Trust Service Provider or QTSP.
As a qualified trust service provider under eIDAS, SIGN8 provides qualified electronic signatures, qualified electronic seals, qualified electronic timestamps and related certificates.
SIGN8’s qualified trust services are listed in the EU Trust List and are regularly audited by independent external auditors. Companies can use them to implement digital documents and transactions securely, transparently and in compliance with eIDAS.
As a QTSP, SIGN8 meets the special regulatory, technical and organizational requirements of the eIDAS Regulation for qualified trust services. In addition, SIGN8 is certified under ZertES for qualified electronic signatures in Switzerland.
SIGN8 provides trust services for digital business processes, in particular for:
- qualified electronic signatures,
- qualified electronic seals,
- qualified electronic timestamps,
- certificates for qualified trust services,
- secure signature, seal and timestamp processes.
This helps SIGN8 support companies, public authorities and organizations in the legally secure digitization of document processes.
What is a Trust Service Provider (TSP)?
A Trust Service Provider, or TSP for short, is a service provider that offers electronic trust services in accordance with the EU eIDAS Regulation. These include, among others, electronic signatures, electronic seals, electronic timestamps, certificates, validation services and authentication services. These services support the integrity, authenticity and traceability of electronic documents and digital transactions.
A Qualified Trust Service Provider, or QTSP for short, meets additional regulatory, technical and organizational requirements under eIDAS. A QTSP is authorized to provide qualified trust services, for example qualified electronic signatures, qualified electronic seals and qualified electronic timestamps.
EU Trust Mark and regular audits
The EU Trust Mark confirms that SIGN8, as a provider of electronic trust services, meets the requirements of the eIDAS Regulation. The EU Trust Mark stands for audited quality, security and compliance with EU-wide requirements for electronic trust services.
SIGN8’s qualified trust services comply with the strict requirements and security standards under EU regulations, as listed in the EU Trust List entry of SIGN8 GmbH. The EU Trust List is the European directory for qualified trust service providers and qualified trust services and serves as official proof of qualified status.
What are the requirements for a trust service provider?
SIGN8 is regularly audited and recertified by an independent external auditor in accordance with eIDAS.
The audits cover in particular:
- information security,
- technical and organizational measures,
- certificate processes,
- key management,
- operational security,
- traceability,
- documentation,
- compliance requirements.
In addition, SIGN8 performs internal audits and security controls. This ensures that the qualified trust services are operated in a controlled, secure and eIDAS-compliant environment.
How do companies benefit from SIGN8?
Companies benefit from SIGN8 because qualified electronic signatures, seals and timestamps are provided directly by an audited Qualified Trust Service Provider. Signature and seal creation is carried out by SIGN8 itself, so documents do not need to be forwarded to an additional external trust service provider. Through regular audits, companies work in an audited and eIDAS-compliant trust service environment.
eIDAS and ZertES: Trust Services for Europe and Switzerland
SIGN8 supports companies with qualified trust services within the European and Swiss legal frameworks. In the eIDAS context, SIGN8 is listed as a Qualified Trust Service Provider in the EU Trust List.
In addition, SIGN8 is certified under ZertES for qualified electronic signatures in Switzerland. This enables SIGN8 to support companies that want to implement digital signature processes within both the European and Swiss legal frameworks.
Further information on the Swiss legal framework can be found on our page about certification service providers under ZertES.
For a more detailed overview, see the article “ZertES and eIDAS: What they mean for companies”.
Further information on Trust Service Providers and trust services
This page provides a central overview of SIGN8 as a Qualified Trust Service Provider under eIDAS. More detailed information on individual topics can be found in our expert articles on qualified trust service providers and electronic trust services.
Qualified Trust Service Provider under eIDAS
A Qualified Trust Service Provider meets special requirements under eIDAS and is authorized to provide qualified trust services. In the article “QTSP under eIDAS: Meaning, tasks and selection”, you can learn which tasks a QTSP performs and what organizations should consider when choosing one.
Electronic Trust Services
Electronic trust services create trust in digital documents, identities and transactions. In the article “Trust services: Overview, benefits and use cases”, you will find an overview of important types of trust services and typical use cases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trust Service Providers
What is a Trust Service Provider?
A Trust Service Provider, or TSP for short, is a provider of electronic trust services. These include electronic signatures, electronic seals, electronic timestamps, certificates, validation services and authentication services. In the EU, electronic trust services are regulated by the eIDAS Regulation.
What is a Qualified Trust Service Provider?
A Qualified Trust Service Provider, or QTSP for short, is a qualified trust service provider that meets additional regulatory, technical and organizational requirements under eIDAS. A QTSP is authorized to provide qualified trust services, for example qualified electronic signatures, qualified electronic seals and qualified electronic timestamps.
What is the difference between a Trust Service Provider and a Qualified Trust Service Provider?
A Trust Service Provider offers electronic trust services. A Qualified Trust Service Provider additionally meets the special requirements of the eIDAS Regulation and is authorized to provide qualified trust services. Qualified trust services are subject to regular audits and offer a particularly high level of trust.
Is SIGN8 a Qualified Trust Service Provider?
Yes. SIGN8 is a Qualified Trust Service Provider under eIDAS. As a qualified trust service provider, SIGN8 provides qualified electronic signatures, qualified electronic seals, qualified electronic timestamps and related certificates. SIGN8’s qualified trust services are listed in the EU Trust List.
Which qualified trust services does SIGN8 offer?
SIGN8 offers qualified electronic trust services for digital document processes. These include qualified electronic signatures, qualified electronic seals, qualified electronic timestamps and related certificates. These services support companies in secure, traceable and eIDAS-compliant transactions.
What role does eIDAS play for Trust Service Providers?
The eIDAS Regulation defines the legal requirements for electronic identification and electronic trust services in the European Union. It provides the basis for electronic signatures, electronic seals, electronic timestamps, certificates and other trust services. Qualified Trust Service Providers are subject to additional requirements regarding security, auditing and supervision.
Why does a Qualified Trust Service Provider need to be audited?
A Qualified Trust Service Provider must be audited because qualified trust services must meet a particularly high level of security and trust. The audits verify whether technical, organizational and regulatory requirements under eIDAS are being met. This ensures that qualified trust services are operated in a controlled and audited environment.
What are the benefits of a Qualified Trust Service Provider?
A Qualified Trust Service Provider offers companies audited and legally robust trust services for digital processes. The key benefits include eIDAS compliance, regular independent audits, high security, traceability and the special legal effect of qualified electronic signatures, seals and timestamps.
How do Trust Service Providers support secure document management and signing processes?
Trust Service Providers support secure document management and signing processes through electronic signatures, electronic seals, timestamps, certificates and verifiable evidence. This enables companies to trace who signed a document, which organization a document originates from and at what point in time certain electronic data existed.
Is SIGN8 also certified under ZertES?
Yes. SIGN8 is additionally certified under ZertES for qualified electronic signatures in Switzerland. This enables SIGN8 to support qualified signature processes both in the European eIDAS context and within the Swiss legal framework.
What does ZertES mean in the context of trust services?
ZertES is the Swiss legal framework for electronic signatures and certification services. While eIDAS provides the European framework for electronic identification and trust services, ZertES regulates qualified electronic signatures in Switzerland. SIGN8 is additionally certified under ZertES and therefore supports signature processes within the Swiss legal framework.
