SEALSQ Announces Common Criteria EAL5+ Certification for MS600X Secure Hardware Platform and VaultIC 408 FIPS 140-3 Testing Success
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) has achieved significant security certifications for its hardware platforms. The company's MS600X Secure Hardware Platform received the Common Criteria EAL5+ Certification, one of the highest international security certifications. Additionally, their VaultIC 408 secure microcontroller successfully completed FIPS 140-3 testing by UL Labs, with final certification expected in the coming months.
The VaultIC 408 has already been selected for implementation in millions of smart hubs as part of the UK's Smart Metering Program. Furthermore, SEALSQ announced plans to launch its Post-Quantum Hardware Platform in 2025, which will be available as both an open platform and a trusted platform module (TPM), carrying the EAL5+ Certification.
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) ha ottenuto significative certificazioni di sicurezza per le sue piattaforme hardware. La piattaforma hardware sicura MS600X dell'azienda ha ricevuto la Certificazione Common Criteria EAL5+, una delle più elevate certificazioni di sicurezza internazionali. Inoltre, il loro microcontrollore sicuro VaultIC 408 ha superato con successo i test FIPS 140-3 condotti da UL Labs, con la certificazione finale prevista nei prossimi mesi.
Il VaultIC 408 è già stato selezionato per l'implementazione in milioni di hub intelligenti come parte del programma di misurazione intelligente del Regno Unito. Inoltre, SEALSQ ha annunciato piani per lanciare la sua Piattaforma Hardware Post-Quantum nel 2025, che sarà disponibile sia come piattaforma aperta che come modulo di piattaforma di fiducia (TPM), con la certificazione EAL5+.
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) ha logrado importantes certificaciones de seguridad para sus plataformas de hardware. La plataforma de hardware seguro MS600X de la compañía ha recibido la Certificación Common Criteria EAL5+, una de las certificaciones de seguridad internacional más altas. Además, su microcontrolador seguro VaultIC 408 completó con éxito las pruebas FIPS 140-3 por UL Labs, con la certificación final esperada en los próximos meses.
El VaultIC 408 ya ha sido seleccionado para su implementación en millones de hubs inteligentes como parte del Programa de Medición Inteligente del Reino Unido. Además, SEALSQ anunció planes para lanzar su Plataforma de Hardware Post-Cuántico en 2025, que estará disponible tanto como una plataforma abierta como un módulo de plataforma de confianza (TPM), con la certificación EAL5+.
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES)는 하드웨어 플랫폼에 대한 중요한 보안 인증을 달성했습니다. 회사의 MS600X 보안 하드웨어 플랫폼은 국제적으로 가장 높은 보안 인증 중 하나인 Common Criteria EAL5+ 인증을 받았습니다. 또한, 그들의 VaultIC 408 보안 마이크로 컨트롤러는 UL Labs의 FIPS 140-3 테스트를 성공적으로 완료했으며, 최종 인증은 앞으로 몇 달 내에 예상됩니다.
VaultIC 408은 이미 영국의 스마트 미터링 프로그램의 일환으로 수백만 개의 스마트 허브에 구현되기로 선정되었습니다. 더 나아가, SEALSQ는 2025년에 포스트 양자 하드웨어 플랫폼을 출시할 계획을 발표했으며, 이는 개방형 플랫폼과 신뢰할 수 있는 플랫폼 모듈(TPM)으로 제공될 예정이며, EAL5+ 인증을 보유하고 있습니다.
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) a obtenu d'importantes certifications de sécurité pour ses plateformes matérielles. La plateforme matérielle sécurisée MS600X de l'entreprise a reçu la Certification Common Criteria EAL5+, l'une des plus élevées au niveau international. De plus, leur microcontrôleur sécurisé VaultIC 408 a réussi les tests FIPS 140-3 menés par UL Labs, avec une certification finale attendue dans les mois à venir.
Le VaultIC 408 a déjà été sélectionné pour être mis en œuvre dans des millions de hubs intelligents dans le cadre du programme de comptage intelligent du Royaume-Uni. Par ailleurs, SEALSQ a annoncé son intention de lancer sa Plateforme de Matériel Post-Quantique en 2025, qui sera disponible à la fois en tant que plateforme ouverte et en tant que module de plateforme de confiance (TPM), portant la certification EAL5+.
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) hat bedeutende Sicherheitszertifizierungen für seine Hardware-Plattformen erreicht. Die MS600X sichere Hardware-Plattform des Unternehmens erhielt die Common Criteria EAL5+ Zertifizierung, eine der höchsten internationalen Sicherheitszertifizierungen. Darüber hinaus hat ihr VaultIC 408 sicherer Mikrocontroller erfolgreich den FIPS 140-3 Test von UL Labs bestanden, mit einer endgültigen Zertifizierung, die in den kommenden Monaten erwartet wird.
Der VaultIC 408 wurde bereits für den Einsatz in Millionen von Smart Hubs im Rahmen des Smart Metering Programms des Vereinigten Königreichs ausgewählt. Zudem gab SEALSQ Pläne bekannt, seine Post-Quantum Hardware Plattform im Jahr 2025 zu lancieren, die sowohl als offene Plattform als auch als Trusted Platform Module (TPM) verfügbar sein wird und die EAL5+ Zertifizierung tragen wird.
- Achieved Common Criteria EAL5+ Certification for MS600X platform
- VaultIC 408 completed FIPS 140-3 testing successfully
- Secured major contract for UK's Smart Metering Program
- New Post-Quantum Hardware Platform launching in 2025
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The dual certification achievements represent a significant technological milestone in hardware security. The Common Criteria EAL5+ certification for MS600X places it among an elite group of secure hardware platforms - only about 5% of security products achieve this level of certification. The FIPS 140-3 testing success for VaultIC 408 is equally notable, as this new standard is considerably more rigorous than its FIPS 140-2 predecessor.
The strategic implications are substantial:
- The UK Smart Metering contract for "millions of smart hubs" suggests a potential revenue stream in the
$100-200M range - These certifications open doors to highly regulated markets including government, military and critical infrastructure
- The upcoming post-quantum platform positions SEALSQ ahead of the NIST's post-quantum cryptography standardization timeline
For context: Think of EAL5+ certification as achieving Formula 1 standards in automotive safety - it's the level where even sophisticated state-sponsored attacks would struggle to breach the security. The post-quantum readiness is like developing an electric vehicle infrastructure before the gas car phase-out - proactive and strategically timed.
The market positioning here is exceptionally strong. The global hardware security module market, valued at
- The EU's Cyber Resilience Act implementation
- Rising quantum computing threats to current encryption methods
- Accelerating IoT security requirements in smart city initiatives
The UK smart metering contract serves as a powerful reference customer, potentially catalyzing similar large-scale deployments in other European markets. The post-quantum platform launch in 2025 positions SEALSQ to capture early market share in what's projected to be a
Geneva, Switzerland, Jan. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Combined with the upcoming launch of its Post-Quantum Hardware Platform, SEALSQ is setting a new benchmark for secure solutions across industries that demand the highest levels of protection
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) ("SEALSQ" or "Company"), a company specializing in Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today announced that its MS600X Secure Hardware Platform has been awarded the Common Criteria EAL5+ Certification, one of the highest internationally recognized levels of security certification for hardware products. This achievement underscores SEALSQ’s commitment to delivering robust, reliable, and secure solutions for critical applications in Internet of Things (IoT), smart metering, and beyond.
The Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) is a globally accepted standard for evaluating the security of IT products. The EAL5+ Certification is specifically tailored for products designed to protect high-value assets against sophisticated attacks. This level of certification guarantees a thorough and rigorous evaluation process, demonstrating SEALSQ’s dedication to ensuring unparalleled security in its hardware platforms.
VaultIC 408 Achieves Key FIPS 140-3 Milestone
In addition, SEALSQ’s VaultIC 408 secure microcontroller has successfully passed the stringent FIPS 140-3 testing conducted by UL Labs. The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-3, maintained by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), sets the benchmark for cryptographic module security and compliance in the United States. With testing complete, the NIST Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) is now reviewing the results, and final certification is expected within a few months.
Of note, SEALSQ’s VaultIC 408 has already garnered significant market traction, having been selected to equip millions of smart hubs as part of the UK’s Smart Metering Program. This program aims to enhance energy efficiency and management across the country. VaultIC 408’s unparalleled security features played a key role in meeting the stringent requirements of this large-scale initiative.
What This Means for the Industry
This dual recognition, Common Criteria EAL5+ for the MS600X and progress toward FIPS 140-3 Certification for the VaultIC 408, positions SEALSQ as a trusted provider of secure hardware solutions for critical infrastructures worldwide.
Post-Quantum Hardware Platform Launching in 2025
SEALSQ is preparing for the upcoming launch of its Post-Quantum Hardware Platform, set to hit the market in 2025. This cutting-edge platform will be available both as an open platform and a trusted platform module (TPM), and it will carry the prestigious Common Criteria EAL5+ Certification. This ensures that the platform meets the highest security standards required to safeguard against quantum computing threats, further cementing SEALSQ’s position at the forefront of hardware security innovation.
“Achieving the Common Criteria EAL5+ Certification for our MS600X Secure Hardware Platform and advancing the FIPS 140-3 certification process for the VaultIC 408 is a testament to SEALSQ’s leadership in hardware security innovation,” said Bernard Vian, General Manager of SEALSQ. “Combined with our upcoming Post-Quantum Hardware Platform, we are setting a new benchmark for secure solutions across industries that demand the highest levels of protection.”
These certifications reinforce SEALSQ’s ability to address the evolving security challenges faced by IoT applications, critical infrastructure, and government projects. By meeting the stringent criteria for global security standards, SEALSQ continues to provide its partners and customers with unparalleled confidence in its solutions.
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
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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.
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