SUBSCRIBER IDENTITY MODULE CARD HOLDER FOR ENABLING A MOBILE DEVICE TO PERFORM SECURE COMMUNICATIONS

摘要

A subscriber identity module (SIM) card holder for enabling a mobile device to perform secure communications is provided. The SIM card holder comprises a first set of electrical contacts disposed on a top side of the holder for interfacing to a mobile device, a hardware security module (HSM) disposed in the holder and coupled to the first set of electrical contacts, and a receiving slot configured to receive a SIM card. The receiving slot includes a second set of electrical contacts coupled to the HSM for interfacing to the SIM card.