SEALSQ’s Secure Digital Identity Ecosystem, Designed to Fortify 5G Networks Against Cyber Threats, Safeguards User Privacy and Upholds Data Sovereignty
November 08 2024 - 9:10AM
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) ("SEALSQ" or "Company"),
a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors,
PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products,
today announced that its secure digital identity ecosystem empowers
and fortifies next-generation 5G networks against cyber-Threats,
safeguards user privacy, and upholds data sovereignty. Furthermore,
SEALSQ’s technology enables customers to achieve regulatory
compliance and widespread trust and allows for a faster adoption of
new technologies across all sectors, especially those that rely
heavily on data integrity and operational trust.
The integrity of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems is
vital for securing digital ecosystems with WebTrust Roots,
particularly Root Certificate Authorities (Root CAs), forming the
foundation of this hierarchy. Root CAs issue and verify digital
certificates for subordinate Certification Authorities (CAs), and
any compromise in a Root CA can endanger the entire trust chain,
affecting all entities authenticated by its certificates. WISeKey’s
trusted OISTE/WISeKey Root CA enhances PKI security, providing a
robust foundation for issuing digital certificates and ensuring the
legitimacy and security of digital identities.
Digital certificates, issued by CAs under a Root CA’s oversight,
authenticate the identities of websites, individuals and devices,
and enable secure, trusted data transmission over the internet. For
critical security needs, Extended Validation (EV) certificates
offer additional verification, by providing a higher level of
assurance regarding the entity behind a website. Many industries
and governments mandate the use of digital certificates from
WebTrust-compliant Root CAs, as they are embedded in major browsers
and operating systems, ensuring universal trust across a wide range
of platforms. WISeKey’s WebTrust compliance means that its Root CAs
meet stringent regulatory standards, further enabling customers to
achieve regulatory compliance and widespread trust.
Quantum Threats and the Need for Commercial and
Industrial Cybersecurity SolutionsAs quantum computing
progresses, it promises to solve complex problems at speeds
previously unimaginable. This new capability unlocks vast
commercial and industrial applications across sectors such as
pharmaceuticals, where quantum computing could accelerate drug
discovery, and logistics, where it could optimize supply chains for
greater resilience. However, quantum computing also presents a
significant security challenge. It has the potential to break
traditional cryptographic protocols, jeopardizing the security of
all digital communications and transactions.
Recognizing these risks, SEALSQ and its parent company, WISeKey
International Holding (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), are
pioneering quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions, preparing
businesses for a future where quantum threats are real. From secure
e-commerce platforms to digital banking, their advanced security
infrastructure ensures that commercial and industrial applications
remain safe from cyber-attacks and secure for customer
transactions. The integration of WISeKey’s Root of Trust enables
businesses to protect not only their customer data but also the
integrity of critical operational processes within 5G networks.
Empowering Next-Generation 5G Industrial
ApplicationsWith 5G’s rapid expansion integrating critical
applications, from IoT to mission-critical operations, the need for
robust cybersecurity has never been more pressing. This partnership
provides essential infrastructure for industries looking to harness
the full potential of 5G while protecting against cyber threats.
Below are some examples of industrial sectors set to benefit from
this collaboration:
- Manufacturing and Industrial AutomationSmart
factories rely heavily on real-time data, interconnected machinery,
and automated processes. WISeKey’s Root of Trust helps secure data
transmitted between machines, ensuring production lines are safe
from interference or cyber-attacks. The partnership’s robust PKI
solutions make it possible to verify devices and secure
communication flows, enabling seamless, secure production in
Industry 4.0 environments.
- Automotive and Autonomous
TransportationAutonomous vehicles and connected cars
depend on ultra-low-latency, secure 5G networks to communicate with
each other, road infrastructure, and traffic systems. WISeKey’s
digital identity solutions enhance trust in vehicle-to-everything
(V2X) communication, ensuring only authenticated devices can
interact within the network. This significantly reduces the risk of
malicious interference, which is critical for passenger safety and
traffic flow management.
- HealthcareIn healthcare, data security is
paramount for patient privacy and treatment efficacy. With the rise
of telemedicine, IoT-enabled medical devices, and remote
monitoring, WISeKey’s quantum-resistant cryptography ensures that
sensitive patient data remains secure. This allows healthcare
providers to securely share data across networks, supporting timely
and accurate patient care without compromising privacy.
- Energy and UtilitiesThe energy sector
increasingly depends on smart grids, which utilize 5G to manage
energy flows, monitor infrastructure health, and quickly respond to
faults or security breaches. WISeKey’s Root of Trust and
post-quantum cryptography help protect these critical networks from
cyber threats, enhancing resilience against attacks that could
disrupt service or cause physical damage.
- AgricultureSmart agriculture employs IoT
sensors and connected devices to monitor soil conditions, crop
health, and weather data. WISeKey’s digital identity solutions
ensure that the data gathered remains authentic and tamper-proof,
enabling farmers to make informed decisions and increase yield. In
addition, with secure data transmission, farmers can be confident
in using automated equipment that relies on real-time, trusted data
for precision agriculture.
- Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementQuantum
computing’s optimization potential holds transformative
possibilities for logistics, but these systems are also highly
sensitive to data integrity and security. WISeKey’s cryptographic
solutions support secure IoT tracking devices and data
communication throughout the supply chain, ensuring that logistics
companies can improve efficiency while protecting against data
manipulation or cyber intrusions.
Through the incorporation of WISeKey’s Root of Trust,
enterprises across these industries can enhance security for
devices and communications within 5G networks, supporting
high-stakes applications that require rigorous security measures.
This partnership not only ensures data security but also supports
industry compliance with regulatory standards, enabling faster
adoption of new technologies within sectors that rely heavily on
data integrity and operational trust.
Post-Quantum Cryptography for Future-Proof
SecurityAs nations and industries worldwide seek defenses
against future quantum threats, WISeKey and SEALSQ’s commitment to
post-quantum cryptography represents a critical step forward.
Quantum-resistant cryptographic systems are essential for preparing
networks against the eventuality of large-scale quantum computers
capable of breaking today’s public-key cryptosystems—a possibility
that experts estimate could emerge within the next two decades. The
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is actively
evaluating algorithms to “standardize one or more quantum-resistant
public-key cryptographic algorithms,” aiming to ensure secure
systems that can withstand both current and future threats.
About SEALSQ
SEALSQ focuses on selling integrated solutions
based on Semiconductors, PKI and Provisioning services, while
developing post-Quantum technology hardware and software products.
Our solutions can be used in a variety of applications, from
Multi-Factor Authentication tokens, Smart Energy, Smart Home
Appliances, Medical and Healthcare 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, please visit www.sealsq.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication expressly or implicitly
contains certain forward-looking statements concerning SEALSQ Corp
and its businesses. Forward-looking statements include statements
regarding our business strategy, financial performance, results of
operations, market data, events or developments that we expect or
anticipate will occur in the future, as well as any other
statements which are not historical facts. Although we believe that
the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are
reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will
prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and
unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and
estimates which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties
and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. Actual
results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements. Important factors that, in our
view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those
discussed in the forward-looking statements include the expected
success of our technology strategy and solutions for IoMT Security
for Medical and Healthcare sectors, SEALSQ's ability to implement
its growth strategies, SEALSQ's ability to continue beneficial
transactions with material parties, including a limited number of
significant customers; market demand and semiconductor industry
conditions; and the risks discussed in SEALSQ's filings with the
SEC. Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed
by SEALSQ with the SEC.
SEALSQ Corp is providing this communication as
of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking
statements contained herein as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.
Press and Investor Contacts
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