Trusted Labs, a security consulting and evaluation services, has become the latest organization to join GlobalPlatform, the international specification body for smart card infrastructure.

Joining at participating member level, Trusted Labs will play an role in GlobalPlatform’s Card Committee, where it will contribute to the evolution of interoperable smart card specifications as well as support GlobalPlatform’s efforts towards developing an open compliance ecosystem. Trusted Labs will also have the opportunity to take part in GlobalPlatform’s Advisory Council, provide input to both the mobile and government task forces and will have voting privileges in matters that come before the membership.