Keysight Completes First PSA Certified Level 4 Security Evaluation

Group 1: Security Evaluation and Certification - Keysight Technologies has completed the first PSA Certified Level 4 security evaluation on Silicon Labs' Series 3 Secure Vault integrated into the SixG301 wireless SoC, marking a significant milestone in enhancing security assurance for connected devices amid rising cyber threats [1][10] - The PSA Certified Level 4 certification focuses on testing the resilience of key security components such as Root of Trust (RoT) and secure elements (SE), which are crucial for safeguarding data, firmware, and functionality throughout the device's lifecycle [2][4] - Keysight, as an authorized PSA Certified Test Lab, conducted the evaluation through in-depth design reviews, vulnerability assessments, and advanced attack simulations, ensuring the product's capability to withstand sophisticated cyberattacks [3][10] Group 2: Market Growth and Demand - The rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) is driving strong demand for advanced electronic testing equipment, contributing to robust order growth for Keysight [6][7] - Keysight's 5G portfolio has seen significant growth, with a recorded CAGR of over 60% in 5G orders over the past three years, supported by heavy infrastructure investments and successful trials [8] - The company is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities in various sectors, including automotive, energy, aerospace, defense, and healthcare, as electronics-based testing equipment gains traction [7][9] Group 3: Financial Performance - Keysight reported strong third-quarter fiscal 2025 results, with both revenue and earnings exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate, driven by strength in the AI data-center market and aerospace and defense sectors [11] - For Q4 fiscal 2025, Keysight expects revenues in the range of $1.37 billion to $1.39 billion, with non-GAAP earnings per share estimated between $1.79 and $1.85 [10][11] - The company's shares have gained 3.6% over the past year, outperforming the Zacks Electronics - Measuring Instruments industry's growth of 1% [12]