{"id":6956,"date":"2025-01-16T15:32:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T21:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darkreading.com\/cybersecurity-operations\/sealsq-in-cooperation-with-wisekey-expands-post-quantum-footprint-in-saudi-arabia"},"modified":"2025-01-16T15:32:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T21:32:14","slug":"sealsq-in-cooperation-with-wisekey-expands-post-quantum-footprint-in-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/2025\/01\/16\/sealsq-in-cooperation-with-wisekey-expands-post-quantum-footprint-in-saudi-arabia\/","title":{"rendered":"SEALSQ in Cooperation With WISeKey Expands Post-Quantum Footprint in Saudi Arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eu-images.contentstack.com\/v3\/assets\/blt6d90778a997de1cd\/blt850556f866500627\/654a5a8e05eb4d040a046894\/325351_DR23_Graphics_General_Large_Text_v1.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sealsq-in-cooperation-with-wisekey-expands-post-quantum-footprint-in-saudi-arabia.png?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sealsq-in-cooperation-with-wisekey-expands-post-quantum-footprint-in-saudi-arabia.png?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><span class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_bold\">PRESS RELEASE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><span class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_bold\">Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"> SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (&#8220;SEALSQ&#8221; or &#8220;Company&#8221;), a company specializing in Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today announced that in partnership with its parent company, WISeKey International Holding (\u201cWISeKey\u201d) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), is scaling its presence in Saudi Arabia to support the Kingdom\u2019s digital transformation and cybersecurity advancements. Through their joint venture, WISeKey Arabia, in collaboration with the Juffali Group, SEALSQ and WISeKey aim to gradually introduce groundbreaking technology innovations tailored to Saudi Arabia\u2019s unique needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">In 2019, WISeKey Arabia, in partnership with the Juffali Group, a leading Saudi business conglomerate, is committed to fostering a secure digital ecosystem in alignment with Vision 2030. The collaboration focuses on providing state-of-the-art solutions, including Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), digital identity management, and IoT security, enhanced with SEALSQ\u2019s quantum-resistant cryptographic technologies. This initiative ensures a robust foundation for Saudi businesses and government entities to thrive in an increasingly digital world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><span class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_bold\">Gradual Deployment of Cutting-Edge Technologies<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"> <\/span><br \/><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">SEALSQ and WISeKey plan to gradually introduce innovative solutions to Saudi Arabia\u2019s technology landscape, including advancements in satellite communication and IoT security through the&nbsp;WISeSat.Space&nbsp;ecosystem.&nbsp;WISeSat.Space, WISeKey\u2019s pioneering low-power, secure satellite solution, enables real-time data processing for IoT devices in remote locations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><span class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_bold\">The system is designed to provide:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div data-component=\"basic-list\" class=\"BasicList BasicList_nestedLevel_0 BasicList_variant_unordered BasicList_limited\">\n<ul data-testid=\"basic-list-unordered\" class=\"BasicList-UnorderedList\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"BasicList-ListItem BasicList-ListItem_variant_unordered\" readability=\"6\"><span data-component=\"icon\" data-name=\"Circle\" class=\"BasicList-ListIcon BasicList-ListIcon_variant_unordered\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"BasicList-Item\" readability=\"7\">\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">End-to-End Security: Utilizing quantum-resistant encryption to protect critical IoT data.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"BasicList-ListItem BasicList-ListItem_variant_unordered\" readability=\"6.5\"><span data-component=\"icon\" data-name=\"Circle\" class=\"BasicList-ListIcon BasicList-ListIcon_variant_unordered\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"BasicList-Item\" readability=\"8\">\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">Cost-Efficiency: Reducing the barriers to satellite communication for businesses and government projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"BasicList-ListItem BasicList-ListItem_variant_unordered\" readability=\"8\"><span data-component=\"icon\" data-name=\"Circle\" class=\"BasicList-ListIcon BasicList-ListIcon_variant_unordered\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"BasicList-Item\" readability=\"11\">\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">Scalability: Supporting diverse applications, including environmental monitoring, smart cities, and supply chain optimization.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">WISeSat.Space\u2019s integration into the Saudi market represents a strategic step in equipping local industries with the tools needed to excel in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><span class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_bold\">Partnership with Hedera and The Hashgraph Association<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"> <\/span><br \/><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">In addition to&nbsp;WISeSat.Space\u2019s deployment, SEALSQ and WISeKey are collaborating with Hedera, leveraging its enterprise-grade distributed ledger for blockchain-based applications. These efforts align with The Hashgraph Association\u2019s five-year partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Investment Association, which includes the launch of the $250M DeepTech Venture Studio. The DeepTech Venture Studio is designed to support startups operating within Saudi Arabia in areas such as blockchain, AI, IoT, robotics, and quantum computing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">Funded with $50M from The Hashgraph Association and $200M from the Saudi Ministry of Investment Association, the DeepTech Venture Studio provides significant opportunities for Saudi-based companies leveraging Hedera\u2019s hashgraph network. WISeKey Arabia will serve as a trusted technology partner, empowering startups with secure and scalable solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><span class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_bold\">Aligning with Vision 2030<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"> <\/span><br \/><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">WISeKey and SEALSQ\u2019s plans align with Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030, which emphasizes innovation, digital transformation, and economic diversification. The partnership supports key national initiatives, including the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Saudi Arabia and the Quantum Economy project, ensuring that the Kingdom remains a global leader in advanced technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">\u201cOur commitment to Saudi Arabia extends beyond cybersecurity,\u201d said Carlos Moreira, CEO of SEALSQ. \u201cBy introducing groundbreaking technologies like WISeSat and collaborating with key partners such as the Juffali Group, Hedera, and The Hashgraph Association, we aim to empower the Kingdom\u2019s businesses and government with the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><span class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_bold\">About SEALSQ:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"> <\/span><br \/><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">SEALSQ focuses on selling integrated solutions based on Semiconductors, PKI and Provisioning services, while developing Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products. Our solutions can be used in a variety of applications, from Multi-Factor Authentication tokens, Smart Energy, Smart Home Appliances, Medical and Healthcare and IT Network Infrastructure, to Automotive, Industrial Automation and Control Systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) refers to cryptographic methods that are secure against an attack by a quantum computer. As quantum computers become more powerful, they may be able to break many of the cryptographic methods that are currently used to protect sensitive information, such as RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). PQC aims to develop new cryptographic methods that are secure against quantum attacks. For more information, please visit&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><a class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sealsq.com\/\">www.sealsq.com<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><span class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_bold\">Forward-Looking Statements<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"> <\/span><br \/><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">This communication expressly or implicitly contains certain forward-looking statements concerning SEALSQ Corp and its businesses. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our business strategy, financial performance, results of operations, market data, events or developments that we expect or anticipates will occur in the future, as well as any other statements which are not historical facts. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the expected success of our technology strategy and solutions for IoMT Security for Medical and Healthcare sectors, SEALSQ&#8217;s ability to implement its growth strategies, SEALSQ&#8217;s ability to continue beneficial transactions with material parties, including a limited number of significant customers; market demand and semiconductor industry conditions; and the risks discussed in SEALSQ&#8217;s filings with the SEC. Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by SEALSQ with the SEC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">SEALSQ Corp is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.darkreading.com\/cybersecurity-operations\/sealsq-in-cooperation-with-wisekey-expands-post-quantum-footprint-in-saudi-arabia\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PRESS RELEASE Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE 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