component capable of securely hosting functionalities, or confidential and cryptographic data, or both in accordance with well-defined rules and security requirements

Note 1 to entry: A typical solution for a SecureElement is a one chip microcontroller.

Note 2 to entry: Cryptographic keys are an example of confidential and cryptographic data.

Note 3 to entry: A SecureElement can be realized as pure software component to support future migration to a hardware SecureElement.

Note 4 to entry: A SecureElement can provide special physical protection features such as tamper protection.

[SOURCE: ISO/IEC TS 30168]