| Initiative | Description | |------------|-------------| | | Defines mandatory and optional card commands, file structure, and authentication mechanisms to ensure any X2-compliant card works across readers from different vendors. | | X2 Trust Framework | Certificate authority and key diversification guidelines for issuing X2 credentials in government and enterprise environments. | | Biometric Binding | Standardizes how biometric templates (finger, iris) are stored on-card and matched off-card vs. on-card. | | X2 Mobile Extension | Enables digital twin of the physical card inside a secure enclave (eSE, TEE) for smartphone-based access. |
It allows users to interface with Visa, MasterCard, and other EMV cards, facilitating the reading and writing of chip data for verification or development purposes.
The report highlights several security advantages of the SE approach:
