PQShield develops post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and protocols to secure technology infrastructures against the emerging threat of quantum computing. Their solutions enable organizations to modernize their cryptographic systems, ensuring compliance with NIST standards and protecting sensitive data from potential breaches.
Funding
$65.1M 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
Current cryptographic methods are vulnerable to attacks from emerging quantum computers, leaving sensitive data and technology infrastructures at risk. Organizations need to modernize their cryptographic systems to comply with evolving NIST standards and protect against potential breaches.
Solution
PQShield develops and provides post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) solutions, including hardware and software, designed to secure technology infrastructures against quantum computing threats. Their offerings enable organizations to upgrade cryptographic systems, ensuring compliance with NIST standards and safeguarding sensitive data. PQShield's team actively participates in the international standardization of post-quantum algorithms and delivers quantum-safe cryptography across chips, applications, and cloud environments. They offer a suite of PQC products, including software libraries, hardware platforms, and development kits, to facilitate the transition to quantum-resistant security.
Target Audience
PQShield serves various markets, including semiconductors, manufacturing, identity, paymentech, military, aerospace, system integrators, automotive, industrial IoT, network & telecommunications, and enterprise platforms.
Features
- PQCryptoLib: A flexible software library of PQC and classical algorithms
- PQCryptoLib
- Embedded: Optimized PQC for memory-constrained platforms and microcontrollers
- PQSDK: A configurable PQC software development kit
- PQPlatform: Hardware-based solutions including Hash, Lattice, and CoPro implementations for optimal performance and easy integration
- PQPerform Lattice: High-throughput, high-performance hardware optimized for HSMs
- PQPlatform
- TrustSys: Ultra-secure PQC-first Root of Trust subsystem with SCA resistance
- FIPS 140-3 certified solutions
- OpenSSL integration layer to avoid vendor lock-in