RegulatoryMay 28, 2026, 08:32 AM
SEALSQ QS7001 Post-Quantum Secure Element Achieves NIST ESV Certification
AI Summary
SEALSQ Corp announced its QS7001 Post-Quantum Secure Element received NIST Entropy Source Validation (ESV) Certificate #E333 under SP 800-90B. This validation, confirmed on May 27, 2026, is a crucial prerequisite for achieving FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria EAL5+ certifications, which are essential for regulated markets in the US and EU. The QS7001, SEALSQ's flagship Post-Quantum Secure Element, uses a ring oscillator-based physical noise source and is classified as "Open for Reuse," enabling broader adoption. This milestone underscores SEALSQ's commitment to high security standards for IoT, industrial, government, and defense applications.
Key Highlights
- SEALSQ's QS7001 Post-Quantum Secure Element achieved NIST Entropy Source Validation (ESV) Certificate #E333.
- Validation confirmed on May 27, 2026, under NIST SP 800-90B standard.
- ESV is a mandatory prerequisite for FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria EAL5+ certifications.
- The QS7001's entropy source is a ring oscillator-based physical noise source.
- Entropy source classified as "Open for Reuse" for future products and integrations.
- This supports SEALSQ's opportunities in regulated markets like the US and EU.
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