ANSSI RGS Compliance
Securing Electronic Exchanges for Public Administration
What is the ANSSI RGS standard?
The Référentiel Général de Sécurité (RGS) is a French government security framework defined by ANSSI (Agence Nationale de la Sécurité des Systèmes d’Information). It establishes mandatory rules for securing electronic exchanges between citizens, companies, and public administrations.
RGS covers authentication, digital signatures, encryption, and interoperability to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and non-repudiation of data.
Key ANSSI RGS requirements:
- Authentication: Enforce strong authentication mechanisms for users and systems.
- Electronic Signatures: Ensure integrity and non-repudiation of electronic transactions.
- Encryption: Protect sensitive data both in storage and during transmission.
- Interoperability: Use standardized protocols for secure communications.
- Traceability: Maintain detailed logs of access and actions for accountability.
How Visual Guard facilitates ANSSI RGS compliance:
Strong authentication:
Support for MFA mechanisms including password + OTP, smart cards, and biometrics to meet RGS authentication requirements.
Encryption and secure data handling:
Integrate with encryption standards to secure sensitive exchanges and comply with RGS cryptographic controls.
Digital signatures and non-repudiation:
Enable electronic signature verification and log signed transactions for accountability.
Audit and traceability:
Capture authentication events, access, and user actions in tamper-proof audit trails.
Interoperability:
Support standard identity and security protocols used by French public administrations.
Detailed technical capabilities
Authentication & Identity Security
- MFA using smart cards, OTP, and biometric factors
- Support for strong, policy-based authentication flows
Cryptography & Data Protection
- Integration with RGS-compliant cryptographic modules
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
Digital Signature Management
- Verification of electronic signatures
- Logging of signed transactions to ensure non-repudiation
Audit & Traceability
- Secure audit logs with timestamping and immutability
- Exportable logs for compliance and oversight
Interoperability
- Integration via SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
Use case
Securing e-government services
A French public administration must comply with ANSSI RGS when delivering online services such as tax filing or healthcare platforms. These services require strong authentication, encrypted communications, and full traceability.
How Visual Guard helped:
- Implemented MFA and secure authentication for all users.
- Ensured encrypted data exchanges between citizens and government systems.
- Provided electronic signature verification for official documents.
- Maintained comprehensive audit logs for accountability.
Result: Citizens and public agents interact securely with e-government services, while the administration demonstrates full compliance with ANSSI RGS.