SEALSQ Corp has announced a significant advancement in digital security with the integration of its Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) technology. This initiative, developed in collaboration with WISeID.COM, aims to secure electronic identities and documents, ensuring long-term protection for items like electronic ID cards, which often remain valid for over a decade.
The rise of quantum computing poses a dual challenge: while it offers potential breakthroughs in various fields, it also threatens to compromise current cryptographic systems. Widely used algorithms like RSA and ECC are at risk of becoming obsolete due to the immense computational power of quantum computers. SEALSQ's PQC solutions, however, leverage new mathematical principles resistant to quantum attacks, ensuring that electronic identities and communications remain secure.
Implementing PQC necessitates more than just new algorithms; it requires a comprehensive adaptation of digital infrastructure. SEALSQ advocates for crypto-agility, enabling systems to support multiple cryptographic algorithms, which is essential as quantum computing becomes more prevalent.
In addition to PQC, SEALSQ's partnership with WISeID.COM enhances identity protection services. WISeID.COM offers a free identity validation service utilizing advanced face recognition technology, alongside various digital certificates tailored to user needs. Their new document signing service simplifies the signing of PDF documents, enhancing security and user experience.
This collaboration not only represents a leap in innovation but also aims to establish a secure digital future, preserving privacy and data integrity against advanced threats.