Thales and Samsung Collaborate to Integrate Post-Quantum Cryptography
Samsung's security chip, incorporating Thales' secure operating system, has won the 'Best Cybersecurity Innovation' award at CES 2026. This innovation represents a significant advance in protecting connected devices against the growing threats of quantum computing.
Samsung and Thales have collaborated to develop a unique security chip that has recently received the prestigious 'Best Cybersecurity Innovation' award at CES 2026. This chip is distinguished by the integration of post-quantum cryptography (PQC), a first in the field of embedded secure elements. It aims to provide enhanced protection against the threats posed by quantum computing to conventional encryption systems.
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Thales' secure operating system, used in Samsung's chip, ensures post-quantum protection from the moment devices are activated. It secures encrypted data and digital identities against current and future attacks. This technology becomes essential for all connected devices, ranging from personal electronics to extensive IoT ecosystems. The chip uses PQC libraries and an operating system optimized to execute innovative cryptographic algorithms, thus offering high-performance encryption and robust authentication.
Pioneering Collaboration and Future Prospects
Eva Rudin from Thales expresses pride in this pioneering collaboration with Samsung. She highlights that the S3SSE2A chip represents a major advancement in energy and post-quantum security. Hwa Yeal Yu from Samsung discusses their long-standing partnership with Thales, stating that this technology provides exceptional security and will continue to evolve for future generations of connected devices.
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