WISeKey’s Semiconductors Subsidiary
SEALSQ Technology and
Services Provide
Countries the Ability to
Develop
Their
Own
Semiconductor
Personalization
Centers
GENEVA – May 4, 2023: WISeKey International
Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading
global cybersecurity, AI, Blockchain, and semiconductors company,
today announced that its wholly-owned
subsidiary SEALSQ Corp (“SEALSQ”) is offering
countries via a PPP the technology and services the ability to
develop their own semiconductors personalization centers. The
objective of this initiative is to reduce dependency on
semiconductors manufacturing and deployment of microchips.With the
ongoing global shortage of semiconductors, countries around the
world are realizing the importance of securing their supply chains
for critical technologies. In response to this need, WISeKey via
SEALSQ.com is offering a comprehensive solution that will enable
countries to establish their own semiconductor personalization
centers via a Public Private Partnership. These centers will
provide local production and customization of SEALSQ microchips,
reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and enhancing supply chain
security."We are excited to offer this solution to countries
looking to reduce their dependency on foreign semiconductor
manufacturers via SEALSQ.com," said Carlos Moreira, CEO of WISeKey.
"By establishing their own semiconductor personalization centers,
countries can take control of their supply chains and ensure the
security and reliability of their critical technologies."WISeKey
via SEALSQ's solution includes a range of services and technology,
including secure elements, root of trust, cryptographic keys, and
hardware security modules. The company will provide the necessary
hardware, software, and training to establish and operate the
personalization centers, as well as ongoing support and
maintenance.The solution is particularly relevant for industries
such as automotive, aerospace, and health, where the need for
secure and reliable microchips is critical. By establishing local
personalization centers, countries can ensure that their industries
have access to the necessary microchips, even during times of
global shortage. The establishment of personalization centers will
also create jobs and boost local economies. This initiative will
not only enhance supply chain security, but also contribute to the
economic development of participating countries.WISeKey via SEALSQ
is currently in discussions with several countries regarding the
establishment of semiconductor personalization centers. The company
is committed to providing a comprehensive solution that meets the
unique needs of each country. Earlier this year, WISeKey via SEALSQ
started offering its Security Services and Semiconductors to IoT
device manufacturers adopting Matter Protocol, the leading standard
for smart home devices from the Connectivity Standards Alliance
(CSA). WISeKey’s Root Certificate Authority (CA) has been approved
by the CSA for Matter device attestation and becomes a Product
Attestation Authority (PAA).Matter, an industry-led effort of the
CSA, brings together the world's leading manufacturers and service
providers to achieve secure, reliable and seamless use of smart
home devices. Matter enables IP-based networking and communication
across smart home devices, mobile applications and smart home
ecosystems. Matter devices offer consumers assurances of secure use
through a consortium-led standard for authenticating device
identity that only allows Matter-certified devices to connect to
the network. Device attestation process allows existing Matter
devices to locally confirm new ones when recognized by the local
network, and quickly remove non-compliant devices when needed.
With the widespread adoption of Matter
certification, the demand for semiconductors is expected to
increase. This is because smart home devices require a range of
semiconductors, including microcontrollers, sensors, and wireless
communication chips. The implementation of Matter certification
will lead to the development of more smart home devices, which will
require the production and deployment of more semiconductors.
Furthermore, as the smart home market continues to grow, the demand
for semiconductors will increase. The global smart home market is
expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 29.3% from
2020 to 2027, according to a report by Allied Market Research. This
growth is driven by factors such as the increasing adoption of
smart home devices, the rise in demand for energy-efficient
devices, and the growing awareness of home security and safety.
SEALSQ is also making great progress on post
quantum technology. The SEALSQ Post-Quantum engineering team has
been able to carry both Kyber and Dilithium CRYSTAL
quantum-resistant NIST selected algorithms and the appropriate APIs
on the MS6003, a WISeKey Common Criteria EAL5+ Certified secure
hardware platform powered by an ARMSC300 core and featuring an USB
interface, thus creating the first Quantum-Resistant USB Token
demonstrator. This demonstrator marks a substantial milestone for
the QUASARS project and takes the team one step closer to achieving
their goal of building a Post-Quantum Hardware Security Module and
Root-of-Trust.
WISeKey, through SEALSQ, has taken affirmative
steps to implement its QUASARS project. The QUASARS project, is a
radically innovative solution, based upon the new WISeKey Secure
RISC V platform that is paving the way for the Post Quantum
Cryptography era, offering hybrid solutions compliant with ANSSI’s
(“Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d’information,” the
National Cybersecurity Agency of France) recommendations. Of note,
SEALSQ has received strong support from the French SCS (Secured
Communicating Solutions) Cluster for its QUASARS project.
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) refers to
cryptographic methods that are secure against an attack by a
quantum computer. As quantum computers become more powerful, they
may be able to break many of the cryptographic methods that are
currently used to protect sensitive information, such as RSA and
Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). PQC aims to develop new
cryptographic methods that are secure against quantum attacks.
One example of a Post-Quantum technology is the
lattice-based cryptography, a type of public-key cryptography based
on the hardness of a mathematical problem called the Shortest
Vector Problem (SVP) which is thought to be too difficult for a
quantum computer to solve. Lattice-based cryptography can be used
for tasks such as digital signatures, key exchange, and
encryption.
Another example is code-based cryptography,
which is based on the difficulty of decoding certain algebraic
structures called error-correcting codes. These codes can be used
to create digital signatures, key exchange, and encryption schemes
that are secure against quantum attacks. It is worth noting that
PQC is still in its early stages of development and there is
ongoing research to identify and improve the most promising
post-quantum techniques.
WISeKey is part of the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) National Cybersecurity Center of
Excellence (NCCoE) project, a new secure platform, that will help
define best practices for performing trusted network-layer
onboarding, and aid in the implementation and use of trusted
onboarding solutions for IoT devices at scale.
Additional information on this consortium can be found
at: http://www.nccoe.nist.gov/projects/trusted-iot-device-network-layer-onboarding-and-lifecycle-management.
About SEALSQ
SEALSQ is a wholly owned subsidiary of the
WISeKey Group that focuses on developing and selling
Semiconductors, PKI and Post-Quantum technology hardware and
software products. Our Post-Quantum solutions include Post-Quantum
microchips and devices that can be used in a variety of
applications, from Multi-Factor Authentication devices, Home
Automation, and IT Network Infrastructure, to Automotive,
Industrial Automation and Control Systems.
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) refers to
cryptographic methods that are secure against an attack by a
quantum computer. As quantum computers become more powerful, they
may be able to break many of the cryptographic methods that are
currently used to protect sensitive information, such as RSA and
Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). PQC aims to develop new
cryptographic methods that are secure against quantum attacks. For
more information,
visit www.sealsq.com.
About WISeKey
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX Swiss Exchange: WIHN)
is a leading global cybersecurity company currently deploying large
scale digital identity ecosystems for people and objects using
Blockchain, AI and IoT respecting the Human as the Fulcrum of the
Internet. WISeKey microprocessors secure the pervasive computing
shaping today’s Internet of Everything. WISeKey IoT has an install
base of over 1.5 billion microchips in virtually all IoT sectors
(connected cars, smart cities, drones, agricultural sensors,
anti-counterfeiting, smart lighting, servers, computers, mobile
phones, crypto tokens etc.). WISeKey is uniquely positioned
to be at the edge of IoT as our semiconductors produce a huge
amount of Big Data that, when analyzed with Artificial Intelligence
(AI), can help industrial applications to predict the failure of
their equipment before it happens.
Our technology is Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey’s
Swiss based cryptographic Root of Trust (“RoT”) provides secure
authentication and identification, in both physical and virtual
environments, for the Internet of Things, Blockchain and Artificial
Intelligence. The WISeKey RoT serves as a common trust anchor to
ensure the integrity of online transactions among objects and
between objects and people. For more information,
visit www.wisekey.com.
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