METHOD FOR PROVIDING A PROOF OF ORIGIN FOR A DIGITAL KEY PAIR

Various embodiments include a method for providing a proof of origin for a digital key pair comprising: generating the digital key pair at an origin specified by a device, wherein the origin comprises a security module of the device, wherein the digital key pair includes a private key stored in the security module protected against access; and providing the proof of origin confirming generation of the digital key pair at the origin, wherein the proof of origin is protected by a secret key provided by the device, wherein the secret key is stored in the security module; and issuing the public key of the digital key pair together with the proof of origin.