cryptovision

cryptovision

cv cryptovision GmbH

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Data ProtectionIdentity & AccessEmail Security
Founded 1999Serves Enterprise, Public Sector, Critical Infrastructure
Profile last updated: May 4, 2026

About

Founded in 1999, cryptovision is a cybersecurity company based in Gelsenkirchen, Germany working in data protection, identity & access, email security.

cryptovision is a German cryptography and cybersecurity company headquartered in Gelsenkirchen, founded in 1999. It develops and implements cryptographic software, hardware and cybersecurity solutions for secure electronic identities, email and file encryption, public key infrastructure and cash register security. Its products are BSI-certified and recognised by NATO, and serve public administration, the defence sector, regulated industries and critical infrastructure operators. Key offerings include the GreenShield encryption software, the cryptovision TSE for fiscal cash register compliance, and the ePasslet Suite for eID documents. The company also works on post-quantum cryptography migration and consults on related regulatory requirements. Since 2021 cryptovision has been part of the Atos group and operates within its Eviden Digital Identity business unit.

Location

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Founded

1999

Company type

Limited company

Legal name

cv cryptovision GmbH

Registration

HRB 2532

VAT number

DE199748977

Focus areas

Post-quantum cryptographyeIDPKISmart cardEmail encryptionCash register security

Languages

DEENFR

Services & products

Security domains

Data ProtectionIdentity & AccessEmail Security

How they deliver

SoftwareHardwareProfessional Services

Products

GreenShield

Email and file encryption

End-to-end encryption and digital signing for emails and files, integrated into existing email clients. BSI-approved for classified information up to VS-NfD.

cryptovision TSE

Technical security equipment for electronic cash registers

Security module for cash registers that protects recorded transactions against manipulation, based on the Jacolyn security module and offered as microSD, SD, USB or HSM firmware variants.

ePasslet Suite

eID application framework

Java Card-based applet suite for implementing electronic identity document applications such as ePassports, eID cards and digital signature cards.

SCinterface

Smart card middleware

Universal smart card and token middleware that enables applications to use smart cards and tokens without deep cryptographic expertise, including a virtual smart card variant.

Jacolyn

Cryptographic service provider security module

Security module that provides cryptographic functions for data confidentiality, integrity and digital signatures, encapsulated according to the BSI CSP concept.

IDnomic PKI

Public key infrastructure

Public key infrastructure solutions for issuing and managing certificates and secure digital identities, offered including as-a-service variants.

Customers

EnterprisePublic SectorCritical Infrastructure

Industries served

Public administrationHealthcareAutomotiveFinance & insuranceEnergyITDefenceTransport

Compliance & partners

Compliance frameworks

eIDASNIS2Cyber Resilience ActICAO 9303Kassensicherungsverordnung (KassenSichV)

Technology partners

Infineon TechnologiesNXP SemiconductorsReiner SCTid3 TechnologiesBundesdruckereiMühlbauer ID Services

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

GreenShield BSI approval for VS-NfD

Issued by: Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI)

cryptovision TSE v2.1 (BSI-K-TR-0591-2024)

Issued by: Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI)

People

Management & team (3)

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