This solution combines eMemory’s NeoPUF technology with advanced PQC algorithms to deliver enhanced levels of security and is intended for the next generation of computing, safeguarding devices against the emerging threats posed by quantum computing.
As quantum computing advances, traditional cryptographic systems, such as RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), face increasing vulnerability to quantum attacks.
In response, eMemory and PUFsecurity’s solution leverages the inherent randomness and uniqueness of PUF technology alongside PQC algorithms, including Kyber (ML-KEM) for key encapsulation and Dilithium (ML-DSA) for digital signatures.
By using PUF-generated randomness as the seed for PQC within PUFsecurity’s crypto coprocessor (PUFcc), which features a built-in hardware root of trust (PUFrt), the companies claim that their solution ensures resilient protection against quantum threats while maintaining efficiency and scalability for applications, such as cloud computing or IoT devices.
This PUF-based PQC solution enables on-chip generation of quantum-resistant keys without relying on external key injection. By harnessing NeoPUF’s quantum-tunnelling mechanism, which exploits natural silicon variations to produce highly random and unclonable identifiers, this technology provides a secure foundation for key generation, storage, and authentication - eliminating vulnerabilities associated with traditional key provisioning processes and offers a streamlined, cost-effective path to quantum-safe security.
“This PUF-based PQC solution is a milestone that positions eMemory and PUFsecurity at the forefront of securing future computing,” said Charles Hsu, founder of eMemory and PUFsecurity. “As the threat of quantum computing looms, eMemory and PUFsecurity have joined forces to deliver a proactive, hardware-based approach that not only meets today’s security needs but also prepares our partners and customers for tomorrow’s challenges.”
The launch comes as governments and industries worldwide accelerate efforts to standardise PQC to counter “harvest now, decrypt later” threats, where sensitive data encrypted today could be decrypted by quantum computers in the future.
This PUF-based PQC solution addresses these concerns by embedding quantum-tunnelling NeoPUF and next-generation quantum-resistant cryptography directly into the silicon, ensuring data protection across the device lifecycle.
Available now, this solution is designed for seamless integration across multiple foundry platforms, offering flexibility for applications in AI, automotive and cloud infrastructure, among others.
