SEALSQ Clears CC EAL5+ on QS7001, Publishes Full Certification Roadmap
SEALSQ's QS7001 Secure Element passed CC EAL5+ fault injection and side-channel resistance tests, and IC'Alps secured unqualified renewal of its Grenoble design center CC certification. The published roadmap targets QS7001 V2 production samples by October 2026 and FIPS 140-3 lab submissions for QVault TPM modules by September 2026.
1. Hardware Security Certification Achievements
SEALSQ's QS7001 Secure Element completed the most stringent fault injection and side-channel resistance testing required for CC EAL5+ certification, confirming its physical security robustness against sophisticated attack vectors.
2. IC'Alps Site Certification Renewal
IC'Alps' Grenoble design center successfully renewed its CC certification through an unqualified audit, reinforcing SEALSQ's consolidated certification perimeter and operational maturity in secure hardware design.
3. Comprehensive Certification Roadmap Details
The company outlined a timetable for four products, including QS7001 V2 production samples by October 2026, wafer fab-out by April 21, 2026, and FIPS 140-3 lab submissions for QVault TPM modules by September 2026.
4. Strategic Implications for Post-Quantum Adoption
These certifications and roadmap milestones support government and enterprise transition to post-quantum cryptography, aligning with NSA CNSA 2.0 compliance deadlines and reducing procurement risk during the global cryptographic transition.