Webinar on the draft candidate scheme for EU Digital Identity Wallets

Webinar on the draft candidate scheme for EU Digital Identity Wallets

by Eric Vettillard

Applied Sciences & Engineering Law & Justice LNQDigital, IT and Communications lawLNQTInformation technology law
🎙 Eric Vettillard 👥 4K 📅 April 28, 2026 ⏱ 75 min 👁 418 📄 expert opinion 🧭 2026-08-16
Available in: English (current) Français

Keywords

EU Digital Identity Walletcertification schemeeIDAScybersecurityENISA

Summary

The webinar, presented by Eric Vettillard of ENISA, provides a comprehensive overview of the draft candidate cybersecurity certification scheme for EU Digital Identity Wallets (EUDI Wallets) and the underlying eID schemes. It begins with the legal context, citing eIDAS Article 5a and the Cybersecurity Act as the basis for the certification requirement. The scheme’s objectives include establishing a single EU scheme that can be integrated into 27 national certification systems, with options for certifying wallet solutions and relying party services separately to enable reuse. The certification process follows a classical structure: application, stage one (documentary review and dependency analysis), stage two (on-site evaluation, functional testing, vulnerability assessment), and certification decision, followed by annual surveillance. The scheme draws on existing standards like ISO 17065 and Common Criteria, and introduces adaptations for the wallet’s unique aspects, such as the challenge of evaluating operational effectiveness before the service is operational. The presentation also covers composition of certificates from existing components (e.g., WSCD, WSCA) and the use of EUCC and FIPSEM profiles. The webinar concludes with next steps, including a public consultation open until April 30, 2026, and emphasizes the importance of stakeholder feedback.

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Critical Evaluation

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The webinar provides substantial value by offering an in-depth, expert explanation of a complex and evolving regulatory topic. The argumentation is solid, grounded in the presenter’s direct involvement in the scheme’s development and references to specific legal and technical frameworks. The presentation is logically structured, moving from legal basis to process details, and addresses potential challenges (e.g., operational effectiveness evaluation) with reasoned solutions. The information is highly relevant for stakeholders involved in EUDI wallet implementation, certification bodies, and policymakers.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The scientific rigor is high for a webinar: the presenter cites specific legal articles (eIDAS Article 5a, Cybersecurity Act), implementing regulations (2015/1502), and standards (ISO 17065, Common Criteria, FIPSEM). The quality of sources is authoritative, coming from ENISA, the EU agency responsible for cybersecurity. The title accurately reflects the content, which is a detailed walkthrough of the draft scheme. The webinar is part of a formal public consultation process, enhancing its credibility. No comments were provided for analysis.

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Title / Content Match

The title accurately reflects the content: a webinar on the draft candidate certification scheme for EU Digital Identity Wallets.

Quality & Reliability

8/10

The webinar is presented by an ENISA team leader with direct involvement in the scheme's development, providing authoritative and detailed information. The content is technical and specific, but as a webinar it is primarily an expert presentation rather than a peer-reviewed study. The information is consistent with known regulatory frameworks (eIDAS, Cybersecurity Act) and the ENISA public consultation, but some details are subject to change.

Key Moments

Markers derived by PSI from the transcript: the creator did not define chapters.

Cited Sources

Concurring Sources

  • eIDAS Regulation — Provides the legal basis for the EUDI wallet and certification requirements.
  • Cybersecurity Act — Defines the EU cybersecurity certification framework and the role of ENISA.

Contribution & Novelties

The webinar offers a unique insider perspective on the development of the EUDI wallet certification scheme, detailing the process and rationale behind its design. It highlights novel aspects such as the integration into national schemes, the composition of certificates from existing components, and the handling of operational effectiveness evaluation. The presentation is particularly valuable for stakeholders needing to understand the certification requirements and prepare for compliance.

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Radar Profile

The radar profile shows high scores across all dimensions, indicating a technically detailed and reliable presentation. The balance between quantity and quality of information is strong, with a high level of technical depth and global reliability.

Reliability 8/10