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Oct 12, 2026
SEALSQ Unveils VaultIC409 Secure Element for Post-Quantum Cryptography
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
SEALSQ Corp announced VaultIC409, a secure element built on its QS7001 platform, enabling post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) without hardware redesign. The device supports ML‑KEM (FIPS 203), ML‑DSA (FIPS 204), RSA, and ECC, featuring a hardware Root of Trust, dedicated cryptographic acceleration, and SPI connectivity. SEALSQ will demo VaultIC409 in a TLS 1.3 application at Electronica (Nov 10–13, 2026) and plans engineering samples for Q2 2027. The QS7001 platform is undergoing Common Criteria EAL5+ certification, positioning the product for smart‑energy, industrial, and IoT markets.
💡 Why It Matters
- · By integrating PQC into an existing certified platform, SEALSQ offers manufacturers a seamless path to quantum‑resistant security, addressing imminent EU and U.S.
- · regulatory shifts without costly redesigns.
