Core Insights - SEALSQ Corp has announced the launch of the Quantum Shield QS7001, the first secure chip to integrate NIST-standardized Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms directly at the hardware level, set for official release in mid-November 2025 [2][6][13] Product Details - The Quantum Shield QS7001 incorporates PQC algorithms ML-KEM (CRYSTALS-Kyber) and ML-DSA (CRYSTALS-Dilithium) directly in silicon, providing 10× performance gains, enhanced side-channel resistance, and advanced tamper protection [5][6] - The chip is designed as an open hardware platform, supporting custom firmware and hybrid cryptography migration, with development kits expected to be available to customers [6] Industry Context - Quantum computing poses a significant threat to existing public-key cryptography systems, including ECC and RSA, which are widely used across various sectors such as defense, healthcare, and industrial automation [6][7] - The U.S. CNSA 2.0 and Executive Orders mandate the adoption of PQC by 2030, while the EU and allies plan mandatory transitions by 2026–2030 to secure critical sectors against future quantum attacks [7] Company Positioning - SEALSQ is one of fewer than ten companies globally to achieve the highest levels of international security certification, including Common Criteria EAL5+ and FIPS 140-3, and has secured over 1.75 billion devices worldwide [9][13] - The company aims to provide a robust, future-proof protection for sensitive data across various applications, including multi-factor authentication, smart energy, and healthcare systems [15] Use Cases - The Quantum Shield QS7001 is positioned to protect mission-critical systems in defense and aerospace, safeguard patient data in healthcare, ensure the resilience of energy systems, and enable secure authentication in IoT and edge devices [11]
SEALSQ Unveils Industry’s First Hardware-Embedded Post-Quantum Chip at Q+AI 2025 Conference in New York