WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey” or the “Company”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity and IoT solutions operating as a holding company, announced today that it has partnered with Venafi, a market leader in machine identity security, to make its Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificate services available on the Venafi Marketplace. WISeKey TLS services, combined with the Venafi machine identity security platform, help customers navigate the challenges of quantum computing, offering crucial support in automated certificate rollout and implementation of crypto-agility capabilities. WISeKey services can now be accessed on the Venafi Marketplace at https://vu.fr/BdsLT.
Crucial Timing of Partnership
As quantum computing nears practical realization, the threat to cryptographic systems, particularly TLS certificates, demands urgent attention. Quantum computers can break widely used encryption algorithms, making post-quantum encryption (PQE) and crypto-agility critical.
TLS certificates are crucial for secure internet communications. Managing these certificates in a post-quantum world involves adapting issuance and lifecycle processes for post-quantum algorithms. Certificate Authorities (CAs) must develop processes for generating and validating post-quantum certificates.
Organizations need to update certificate management tools to handle larger keys and new algorithms, ensuring compatibility with existing systems. Effective monitoring of TLS certificates is essential for security, tracking expiration, detecting compromises, and ensuring compliance. Monitoring systems must adapt to post-quantum certificates and respond to new threats quickly.
Pedro Fuentes, Trust Services Manager of WISeKey, commented, “To remain secure, organizations must stay abreast of developments in quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography. Besides following standards bodies like NIST and participating in industry forums and working groups, it becomes crucial to engage security providers like Venafi and WISeKey that can seamlessly generate publicly-trusted TLS certificates.”
Kevin Bocek, Chief Innovation Officer of Venafi, shared, “Venafi is committed to providing customers with the largest connected ecosystem to futureproof success. Venafi is excited for WISeKey to integrate advanced TLS services with the Venafi Control Plane to give customers more flexibility today and agility to be secured against future threats.”
Read more about TLS and Post Quantum encryption on the Venafi Blog: https://venafi.com/blog/navigating-the-challenges-of-post-quantum-encryption-and-crypto-agility-in-tls-certificate-management/
Post-Quantum Encryption (PQE):
The challenge in PQE is selecting algorithms resistant to quantum attacks. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is working to standardize such algorithms, but predicting their long-term effectiveness is difficult. Post-quantum algorithms require larger keys and more computational resources, leading to increased latency and higher demands on processing power and storage. Transitioning to these algorithms involves significant changes and managing interoperability between classical and post-quantum systems, requiring extensive testing and validation.
Crypto-agility:
Crypto-agility is the ability to switch cryptographic algorithms and keys with minimal disruption. Systems must be designed for flexibility, allowing automated key rotation and integration of new algorithms. This involves abstracting cryptographic operations for easy swapping without major system changes. Implementing automated updates for keys and algorithms is essential but complex, requiring robust monitoring and rollback mechanisms.
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