{"id":21533,"date":"2025-06-16T12:35:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T11:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=21533"},"modified":"2025-06-16T12:35:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T11:35:39","slug":"idemia-secure-transactions-announces-its-first-hardware-accelerator-designed-for-post-quantum-cryptography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=21533","title":{"rendered":"IDEMIA Secure Transactions announces its first hardware accelerator designed for post-quantum cryptography"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reaffirming its leadership in post-quantum cryptography, this cutting-edge accelerator significantly boosts data protection against quantum computing risks. The technology ensures top-notch security, high performance, and a seamless user experience, essential for transitioning to quantum-resistant standards<\/strong><\/p>\n

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) is announcing an advanced post-quantum accelerator based on Keccak (1), a core function widely used in new cryptographic algorithms.
\nPost-quantum algorithms are highly demanding on computational resources to ensure robust security. By utilizing hardware accelerators, intensive tasks can be offloaded from the main processor, significantly boosting both speed and efficiency. This approach is essential for ensuring secure, seamless and efficient data protection against the rising threats posted by quantum computing.
\nLeveraging IST\u2019s integrated design expertise and its deep knowledge in post-quantum cryptography, this latest hardware accelerator permits a more rapid execution of the quantum-resistant algorithms standardized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (2). This advanced module optimizes cryptographic performance, enabling a smooth transition to post-quantum solutions without compromising speed or ease of use. It will be embedded in all future quantum-safe chips from IDEMIA Secure Transactions.<\/p>\n

Innovation at the heart of digital resilience<\/strong>
\nThis advancement comes at a critical juncture, as organizations across the banking, automotive, IoT, Industry 4.0 and healthcare sectors are seeking robust solutions to safeguard their long-term data security. It offers several benefits for service providers as well as end-users:
\n\u2022 For businesses:<\/strong> by adapting the design to new cryptography standards, IST offers an agile solution, capable of effortlessly supporting service providers in their post-quantum migrations.
\n\u2022 For end-users:<\/strong> this innovation ensures enhanced security against next-generation cyberattacks while maintaining the current user experience. Card payments, crypto wallets and communications via SIM cards or NFC products will remain seamless while benefiting from state-of-the-art security.<\/p>\n

A holistic approach to security<\/strong>
\nMarc BERTIN, Chief Technology Officer at IDEMIA Secure Transactions, said:
\n\u201cAs a global leader in secure solutions, IDEMIA Secure Transactions is committed to accompanying its customers in their post-quantum migration. This technological advancement exemplifies our holistic approach to securing the future, offering robust protection and seamless user experiences amid the quantum challenges\u201d.<\/p>\n

1 Keccak is a cryptographic hash function, which was selected as the winner of the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) SHA-3 (Secure Hash Algorithm) competition.<\/span><\/p>\n

2 ML-KEM (FIPS 203), ML-DSA (FIPS 204) and SLH-DSA (FIPS 205)<\/span><\/p>\n

Above, image credited to IDEMIA Secure Transactions<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reaffirming its leadership in post-quantum cryptography, this cutting-edge accelerator significantly boosts data protection against quantum computing risks. The technology ensures top-notch security, high performance, and a seamless user experience, essential for transitioning to quantum-resistant standards IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) is announcing an advanced post-quantum accelerator based on Keccak (1), a core function widely used in … <\/p>\n

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