Glossary
Terms from the eIDAS Regulation
The following terms are specific to eIDAS, and have been coined by the EU.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CM | Cryptographic Module |
| eIDAS | Electronic Identification, Authentication, and Trust Services |
| QES | Qualified Electronic Signature/Seal |
| QSCD | Qualified Signature Creation Device |
| QTSP | Qualified Trust Services Provider |
| QWAC | Qualified Website Authentication Certificate |
| SAD | Signature Activation Data |
| SAM | Signature Activation Module |
| SAP | Signature Activation Protocol |
| SCAL | Sole Control Assurance Level |
| SIC | Signer Interaction Component |
| SSA | Server Signing Application |
Securosys Terms
See the SKA glossary.
Other Terms
The following are general industry terms.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| HSM | Hardware Security Module |
| (T)RNG | (True) Random Number Generator |
| PKI | Public Key Infrastructure |