SEALSQ Corp and its subsidiary IC’ALPS announced that the QS7001 secure element platform has completed a full suite of hardware security tests, including side‑channel and tamper‑resistance evaluations. The tests confirm the chip’s resistance to advanced physical attacks, a prerequisite for meeting FIPS 140‑3 Level 3 and Common Criteria certifications.
The completion of these tests removes a key technical hurdle in SEALSQ’s roadmap to commercial launch. By demonstrating compliance with the stringent security standards required for government and regulated‑industry customers, the company positions itself to deliver a post‑quantum chip that can be deployed in automotive, medical, and industrial IoT devices.
The milestone comes as SEALSQ prepares to bring the QS7001 to market. Production samples for the first‑generation chip were available in March 2026, and the company has targeted October 2026 for the release of the second‑generation V2 samples. In fiscal 2025, SEALSQ reported revenue of $18.3 million, a 66 % increase from the prior year, while sustaining a net loss of $34.2 million. The company’s cash and short‑term investments totaled more than $425 million, providing a strong financial cushion for continued investment in product development.
The post‑quantum cryptography market is projected to grow to billions of dollars by the mid‑2030s, driven by the looming threat of quantum computers and regulatory initiatives such as the NSA CNSA 2.0 compliance deadline in January 2027 and the EU Cyber Resilience Act. SEALSQ’s QS7001 competes with other post‑quantum chip developers, including QNu Labs, SandboxAQ, and QuintessenceLabs, and benefits from its recent acquisition of IC’ALPS, which expanded its custom ASIC design capabilities.
Carlos Moreira, CEO of SEALSQ, said, "This certification roadmap reflects our commitment to delivering hardware‑anchored post‑quantum security on a predictable, transparent timetable." The company’s focus on securing its silicon against physical attacks and meeting rigorous certification standards underscores its strategic pivot to post‑quantum security and its intent to capture a growing share of the secure‑element market.
Investors responded positively to the announcement, reflecting confidence in SEALSQ’s progress toward meeting critical security certifications and its ability to capitalize on the expanding post‑quantum market.
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