Cavero Quantum provides a Continuous Trust Verification Protocol with two lightweight primitives—Symmetrikey for post‑quantum key exchange and Authentikey for endpoint authentication—designed to run on highly constrained devices such as SIM cards and IoT sensors. Their NIST‑compliant, crypto‑agile solutions enable manufacturers, telecom operators, and security developers to embed quantum‑safe identity and authentication directly into firmware, protecting against both quantum and advanced classical attacks while preserving battery life and performance.
Funding
$2.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Existing post‑quantum cryptographic algorithms are too resource‑intensive for constrained environments such as SIM cards, IoT sensors, and legacy embedded hardware. This leaves these devices vulnerable to future quantum attacks and limits the ability to deploy secure authentication at the network edge.
Solution
Cavero Quantum offers a Continuous Trust Verification Protocol built around two lightweight primitives—Symmetrikey for key exchange and Authentikey for endpoint authentication. Both are designed to run on devices with minimal CPU, memory, and power budgets, enabling quantum‑safe security directly on SIM cards and IoT nodes. The protocols are NIST‑compliant and support multiple algorithms, including ML‑KEM and ECDH, providing built‑in crypto‑agility for a smooth migration to post‑quantum standards. By exposing these primitives through a cryptographic library, Cavero allows partners to embed quantum‑resistant identity and authentication services into new or existing products, turning security from a cost centre into a differentiating feature. The solution also protects against sophisticated classical fraud attacks, offering a unified security layer for all endpoints in a network.
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturers of embedded devices, telecom operators managing SIM‑based fleets, IoT platform providers, and security product developers seeking quantum‑safe authentication for constrained hardware.
Features
- Symmetrikey: ultra‑lightweight post‑quantum key‑exchange algorithm proven to operate on SIM cards and low‑power IoT chips
- Authentikey: flexible endpoint authentication module compatible with ML‑KEM, ECDH and other algorithms for seamless crypto‑agility
- Continuous Trust Verification Protocol that maintains ongoing device trust without heavy computational overhead
- NIST‑compliant post‑quantum cryptography tailored for constrained devices, preserving battery life and performance
- Library API for easy integration into embedded firmware, SIM‑card applications, and IoT platforms
- Support for identity‑based services, enabling new value‑added products and monetisation of network data