GlobalTester^TM Prove ePA

GT Prove ePA is the test tool designed for testing EAC 2.0 applications on the German electronic ID card. The EAC 2.0 protocol standard that is used is a further development of the EAC standard, which is already applied for electronic passports worldwide. With the launch of the GT Prove ePA, the first testing tool is now available for testing the error-free functioning and interoperability of the new electronic ID card. The basis for this is provided by technical guideline BSI TR-03105 part 3.3 and part 3.4, issued by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI).

GT Prove ePA is comprised of three modules. The ePA conformity test suites implement the tests on Layer 6 (smart card OS) and Layer 7 (application data) in JavaScript form. An EAC 2.0 API simulates the EAC 2.0-specific cryptographic functions of a reading device in accordance with technical guideline BSI TR-03110. The required ISO 14443 reader simulation is provided via recommended hardware, CLT One, developed by our partner COMPRION.

Like all GT products, the GT Prove ePA test tool uses the free GT TestManager Open Source platform. GT Prove ePA is licensed via a GlobalTester service agreement. Thanks to the comprehensive service package, our clients can rest assured that their ePA tests will always meet the current requirements of the BSI.