Abstract:
An apparatus and method for securing sensitive data on a mobile device are provided. The method includes receiving an encryption or decryption request for the sensitive data on the mobile device, forwarding a file access request for the sensitive data to a secure environment, instantiating a trusted user interface (TUI), collecting user input via the TUI, generating a key using the collected user input, and encrypting or decrypting the sensitive data on the mobile device.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for securing a personal identification number (PIN) on a mobile device are provided. The method may include receiving a request for the PIN from a secure element on the mobile device, instantiating a trusted user interface (TUI), collecting the PIN via the TUI, and securely transmitting the PIN from a trusted execution environment (TEE) associated with the TUI to a secure element (SE).
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for storing authentication information on an electronic device are provided. The method includes receiving, by the electronic device, a unique key and a certificate matching the unique key in a secure environment of the electronic device, storing the unique key and the certificate matching the unique key in a secure environment of the electronic device, and wherein at least one of the unique key and the certificate matching the unique key identifies the electronic device.