Quantum Computers Face Security Puzzle

As quantum computers advance toward large-scale, fault-tolerant systems, a critical knowledge gap emerges: how to natively integrate security from the earliest design stages to protect against quantum threats.

SEALSQ and Quobly's collaboration aims to resolve this by embedding Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) directly into quantum hardware, ensuring that security is not an afterthought but a foundational component.

SEALSQ will adapt its PQC secure elements, Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs), and Root-of-Trust solutions to meet the specific needs of fault-tolerant quantum computers, tailoring them for resilience against quantum attacks.

Quobly contributes its silicon-based quantum processors, which use CMOS manufacturing to produce millions of high-fidelity silicon spin qubits on standard wafers, enabling scalable production within existing semiconductor infrastructure.

This partnership is designed to accelerate the development of sovereign quantum systems for Europe, providing full control and industrialization capabilities while enhancing security in critical sectors.

Quobly gains expertise in security integration, while SEALSQ accesses advanced silicon qubit platforms, fostering mutual growth and expansion into U.S. markets like defense and critical infrastructure.

The alliance underscores the importance of secure, scalable computing architectures, yet it is limited by the early-stage nature of fault-tolerant quantum systems and the need for ongoing adaptation to evolving threats.