Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 17, 2024 -- EALSQ Corp ("SEALSQ" or "Company"), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today announces its intention to complete traditional existing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) technology with advanced Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and post-quantum semiconductors. This development reflects SEALSQ's commitment to staying ahead of the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape and safeguarding sensitive data from emerging quantum threats.

For over two decades, traditional cryptographic standards such as RSA and ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) have formed the foundation of internet security, protecting billions of online interactions and transactions. However, with the rise of quantum computing, these standards face significant vulnerabilities. As quantum technology progresses, it is becoming increasingly likely that powerful quantum computers could break RSA and ECC encryption, rendering existing security methods inadequate.

To address these challenges, SEALSQ is adopting post-quantum cryptography algorithms like Crystals-Kyber, Crystals-Dilithium, Sphincs+, and Falcon. These cutting-edge algorithms, designed to withstand the computational power of quantum computers, can also operate seamlessly on classical computer hardware, ensuring compatibility with current devices and systems. Importantly, these algorithms do not require a quantum computer to function, making the transition more practical and efficient.

In 2022, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) took a significant step toward securing the future of cryptography by announcing the standardization of these post-quantum algorithms. SEALSQ’s adoption of these standards demonstrates its proactive approach to implementing robust, future-proof security solutions.

In addition to cryptography, SEALSQ is integrating post-quantum semiconductors into its solutions, further enhancing the resilience of connected devices and systems in the post-quantum era. These semiconductors, designed with quantum-resistant architectures, provide enhanced performance, power efficiency, and security in anticipation of quantum computing breakthroughs. By combining post-quantum cryptographic algorithms with innovative semiconductor technology, SEALSQ is pioneering a comprehensive approach to safeguarding digital infrastructures from quantum threats.

As part of the WISeKey Group, SEALSQ has been operating a PKI Root of Trust since 1999, managing a robust infrastructure that has delivered over 6 billion secure downloads to date. By transitioning to post-quantum cryptography and semiconductors, SEALSQ continues to enhance its PKI offerings, ensuring resilience against tomorrow’s quantum computing threats while maintaining the highest levels of trust and reliability.