Dr. André Kudra, CIO of esatus AG, discusses the success of eIDAS 1.0 and the purpose of eIDAS 2.0. He explores the future of existing EU-based digital ID systems and the interoperability goals of eIDAS 2.0. The podcast also discusses the choice of formats and protocols for mobile driving licenses and decentralized identity. Dr. Kudra highlights the role of regulatory bodies and the Open Wallet Foundation in creating the European Identity Wallet. The integration of payment functionalities into identity wallets and misconceptions surrounding blockchain in digital identity are also explored. The podcast concludes by discussing the large-scale pilots and the potential of decentralized identity.

André Kudra, CIO at esatus AG, discusses SSI from an InfoSec context, replacing passwords with verifiable credentials, integrating into existing enterprise IAM systems, complementing Zero Trust frameworks, adopting SSI for enterprises, and Germany's prioritization of SSI as a national strategy.