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Java Card 3.1

Java Card 3.1 is the latest Release of the Java Card Platform Specification and Development Kit. New features have been added to the Java Card specification, in order to unlock security use cases in Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and to facilitate the development and deployment of secure element applications :

• New CAP file Format and Applet Deployment Mode
  • Applet functionality can be split into different Java packages
  • File sizes can exceed 64KB
• New I/O Framework and Trusted Peripherals
  • A variety of physical layers and application protocol is supported, beyond smart card protocols (ISO 7816)
  • Logical access to device peripherals by secure element applications is facilitated
• Core Platform Enhancements
  • In addition to the Extended CAP file format, Array Views, Static Resources and Improved API extensibility all simplify the design of applications
• Security Services
  • Java Card 3.1 Security Services facilitate the implementation of critical security operations, in particular in the context of IoT Security
  • Certificate APIs, Key Derivation APIs, Monotonic Counter APIs, System Time APIs
• New Cryptographic Extensions
  • Support of the latest algorithms and operations ensures interoperable state-of-the art cryptography
  • Configurable Key Pair generation Support, Named Elliptic Curves Support, Additional Elliptic Curves, Additional AES modes (CFB & XTS), Chinese Algorithms (SM2 - SM3 - SM4)

In addition, the Java Card tools have been updated to align with the latest specification

• The Java Card Development Kit now supports the new Java Card Platform Specification, version 3.1, and is available as two independent bundles : Java Card Development Kit Tools and Java Card Development Kit Simulator
• The Java Card Technology Compatibility Kit (TCK) is available to Java Card commercial licensees to verify compliance with the Java Card Platform specification version 3.1

Java Card 3.1 - Resources

A variety of resource is available to learn more about the Java Card 3.1 release

• On-demand Webinar 
• Java Card 3.1 Press Release : Java Card boosts security for IoT Devices at the Edge
• Java Card Forum Press Release : Java Card 3.1 provides the foundation for IoT security
• Java Card 3.1 Specification and Specification Release Notes
• Java Card Development Kit Tools and Simulator
• Java Card Platform Options List [PDF]

Java Card Community

Communities

• Java Card Forum

The primary purpose of the Java Card Forum is to promote and develop Java as the preferred programming language for multiple-application smart cards. To maintain, improve and develop further Java Card technology the Java Card Forum is structured to integrate business and technical expertise with the main function of assisting Oracle in the delivery of "fit for purpose" Java Card API's.

• GlobalPlatform

GlobalPlatform has leveraged its technical expertise in application management into Java Card and secure chip technology training programs. These programs have been designed to improve industry knowledge of the specifications available from GlobalPlatform, it's function and capabilities, and the business benefits gained from implementing highly specified and standardized technology.

Blogs

• On the Road to Bandol - A weblog on Java Card, security, and other things personal
• Enigma Bridge - A curated list of Open Source Java Card applications (external)