WISeKey offers cybersecurity and digital identity solutions built on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and secure semiconductor technology. Their platform provides robust protection for connected devices, data, and transactions, enabling secure authentication and identification through a trusted cryptographic Root of Trust.
Funding
$1.3M 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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Product
Problem
The increasing complexity and interconnectedness of digital systems, from the Internet of Things to AI applications, expose users and data to a growing landscape of sophisticated cyber threats. Ensuring the integrity, authenticity, and confidentiality of digital identities and transactions is paramount in this environment.
Solution
WISeKey provides a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity and digital identity solutions built upon a foundation of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and secure semiconductor technology. Their platform offers robust protection for connected devices, data, and transactions across various sectors, including IoT, blockchain, and AI. By leveraging a trusted cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey enables secure authentication and identification, ensuring the integrity of digital interactions. Their offerings aim to mitigate evolving cyber threats and secure the digital ecosystem for both individuals and organizations.
Target Audience
WISeKey serves a broad range of clients, including enterprises and governments requiring secure digital identity management, manufacturers of connected devices and IoT solutions, and organizations seeking to protect their brand integrity and data against cyber threats.
Features
- **Digital Identity & PKI Solutions:** Offers a robust WISeID Identity Platform for managing digital certificates and keys, enabling strong authentication, digital signatures, and email protection.
- **Secure Semiconductor Technology:** Develops and deploys secure microcontrollers and NFC elements (e.g., VaultIC series) designed for high-security applications, including brand protection and IoT device authentication.
- **IoT Security Framework:** Provides end-to-end security solutions for the Internet of Things, encompassing secure identity provisioning, device lifecycle management, and protection against cyber threats.
- **Quantum-Resilient Technologies:** Engaged in developing and integrating quantum-resistant cybersecurity solutions, including Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and post-quantum cryptography, to safeguard against future threats.
- **Brand Protection Solutions:** Offers integrated hardware, software, and services for brand protection, including NFC-based authentication and customer engagement tools for luxury goods, batteries, and printer cartridges.
- **Blockchain and AI Integration:** Leverages blockchain technology for secure identity management and AI for data analytics, particularly in IoT applications for predictive maintenance and threat detection.
- **Trusted Root of Trust (RoT):** Utilizes a Swiss-based cryptographic Root of Trust to provide a secure anchor for authentication and identification across diverse digital environments.