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Infineon becomes the world's first company to obtain Common Criteria certification for using post quantum encryption algorithms in security controllers, partnering with BSI to lay the foundation for the future of quantum resilience
2025-3-4
Infineon becomes the world's first company to obtain Common Criteria EAL6 certification by adopting Post Quantum Encryption (PQC) algorithm in its security controllers
Obtaining international certification is a crucial step towards a quantum elastic world
Post quantum encryption technology helps protect digital infrastructure from potential threats posed by quantum computers in the future
On March 4, 2025, Munich, Germany, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE code: IFX/OTCQX code: IFNNY), a global semiconductor leader in power systems and the Internet of Things, has taken a milestone step on the road to a resilient quantum world in collaboration with the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). Infineon has become the first company to obtain industry-leading certification Common Criteria EAL6 by adopting post quantum encryption algorithms in its security controllers. This encryption algorithm enhances the security of eSIM, 5G SIM, and smart card applications (including personal ID cards, payment cards, and electronic health cards), protecting them from the threat of high-performance quantum computers. This certification is a milestone in achieving quantum security in future daily life.
It is expected that in the next ten to twenty years, quantum computers will become powerful enough to crack current encryption algorithms, thereby endangering the security of the public's digital lives. Documents such as electronic ID cards, which are currently being issued and have a validity period of many years, need to be able to withstand attacks from future quantum computers. The same applies to encrypted messages and emails sent now, as they can also be attacked by quantum computers after storage. The key encapsulation mechanism based on modular lattice (ML-KEM) [2] and other post quantum encryption algorithms are designed to resist such attacks, which can enhance the integrity of digital infrastructure. Therefore, the secure implementation of these algorithms is crucial for resisting traditional security attacks.
Infineon's latest achievements demonstrate the company's commitment to providing future oriented security solutions. Thomas Rosteck, President of Infineon Technologies' Security Interconnection Systems Division, said, "Infineon plays an indispensable role in finding up-to-date PQC solutions through innovation in post quantum cryptography and positive contributions to algorithm development. Quantum computing machines will undoubtedly become a reality, so we need to decisively advance the migration to post quantum encryption technology. Becoming the first company to obtain Common Criteria EAL 6 post quantum security certification not only demonstrates Infineon's determination to protect critical infrastructure and help maintain customer data security in the post quantum world, but also further consolidates the company's leading advantage in the security industry
Claudia Plattner, Director General of the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), stated that the threat posed by quantum computers is becoming increasingly real and urgent. BSI has consistently supported and required the use of post quantum encryption technology to ensure long-term security of files and applications. Therefore, launching quantum secure IT products suitable for numerous daily applications is a true milestone
The Common Criteria international standard provides globally recognized guidelines and requirements for IT product and system security. BSI has achieved Common Criteria EAL 6 certification for the secure implementation of Infineon's PQC algorithm, emphasizing the importance of resisting traditional attacks such as fault attacks and quantum computer attacks. TEGRION using ML-KEM algorithm ™ The safety controller is Infineon's latest 28 nanometer safety controller series, which is based on Infineon's revolutionary safety architecture Integrity Guard 32. The Common Criteria program is jointly developed by multiple governments and has been recognized by governments around the world. This certification can be conducted by different national institutions. TEGRION from Infineon ™ The safety controller has been evaluated and certified by BSI in Germany according to the German certification program.
The EAL6 advanced assessment assurance level indicates that the product or system has undergone a comprehensive and rigorous evaluation that can prove its security claims. The certified security controller combines high-performance processing capabilities and advanced encryption functions, laying a solid foundation for post quantum encryption technology. With this certification, Infineon has set a new industry standard, paving the way for the widespread application of post quantum encryption technology and a more secure digital future. With the rapid arrival of the PQC era, Infineon will continue to focus on developing more advanced quantum elastic solutions.
[1] Bundesamt f ü r Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik/German Federal Agency for Information Security
[2] The key encapsulation mechanism based on modular lattice (ML-KEM) is a post quantum key encapsulation mechanism that achieves secure key establishment and encapsulation by considering both the difficulty of lattice problems and modular algebraic structures.
About Infineon
Infineon Technologies is a global semiconductor leader in the fields of power systems and the Internet of Things. Infineon drives the low-carbon and digital process with its products and solutions. The company has approximately 58060 employees worldwide and generated revenue of approximately 15 billion euros in fiscal year 2024 (as of September 30). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (stock code: IFX）， Listed on the OTCQX international over-the-counter market in the United States (stock code: IFNNY）。
2025-3-4
Infineon becomes the world's first company to obtain Common Criteria EAL6 certification by adopting Post Quantum Encryption (PQC) algorithm in its security controllers
Obtaining international certification is a crucial step towards a quantum elastic world
Post quantum encryption technology helps protect digital infrastructure from potential threats posed by quantum computers in the future
On March 4, 2025, Munich, Germany, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE code: IFX/OTCQX code: IFNNY), a global semiconductor leader in power systems and the Internet of Things, has taken a milestone step on the road to a resilient quantum world in collaboration with the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). Infineon has become the first company to obtain industry-leading certification Common Criteria EAL6 by adopting post quantum encryption algorithms in its security controllers. This encryption algorithm enhances the security of eSIM, 5G SIM, and smart card applications (including personal ID cards, payment cards, and electronic health cards), protecting them from the threat of high-performance quantum computers. This certification is a milestone in achieving quantum security in future daily life.
It is expected that in the next ten to twenty years, quantum computers will become powerful enough to crack current encryption algorithms, thereby endangering the security of the public's digital lives. Documents such as electronic ID cards, which are currently being issued and have a validity period of many years, need to be able to withstand attacks from future quantum computers. The same applies to encrypted messages and emails sent now, as they can also be attacked by quantum computers after storage. The key encapsulation mechanism based on modular lattice (ML-KEM) [2] and other post quantum encryption algorithms are designed to resist such attacks, which can enhance the integrity of digital infrastructure. Therefore, the secure implementation of these algorithms is crucial for resisting traditional security attacks.
Infineon's latest achievements demonstrate the company's commitment to providing future oriented security solutions. Thomas Rosteck, President of Infineon Technologies' Security Interconnection Systems Division, said, "Infineon plays an indispensable role in finding up-to-date PQC solutions through innovation in post quantum cryptography and positive contributions to algorithm development. Quantum computing machines will undoubtedly become a reality, so we need to decisively advance the migration to post quantum encryption technology. Becoming the first company to obtain Common Criteria EAL 6 post quantum security certification not only demonstrates Infineon's determination to protect critical infrastructure and help maintain customer data security in the post quantum world, but also further consolidates the company's leading advantage in the security industry
Claudia Plattner, Director General of the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), stated that the threat posed by quantum computers is becoming increasingly real and urgent. BSI has consistently supported and required the use of post quantum encryption technology to ensure long-term security of files and applications. Therefore, launching quantum secure IT products suitable for numerous daily applications is a true milestone
The Common Criteria international standard provides globally recognized guidelines and requirements for IT product and system security. BSI has achieved Common Criteria EAL 6 certification for the secure implementation of Infineon's PQC algorithm, emphasizing the importance of resisting traditional attacks such as fault attacks and quantum computer attacks. TEGRION using ML-KEM algorithm ™ The safety controller is Infineon's latest 28 nanometer safety controller series, which is based on Infineon's revolutionary safety architecture Integrity Guard 32. The Common Criteria program is jointly developed by multiple governments and has been recognized by governments around the world. This certification can be conducted by different national institutions. TEGRION from Infineon ™ The safety controller has been evaluated and certified by BSI in Germany according to the German certification program.
The EAL6 advanced assessment assurance level indicates that the product or system has undergone a comprehensive and rigorous evaluation that can prove its security claims. The certified security controller combines high-performance processing capabilities and advanced encryption functions, laying a solid foundation for post quantum encryption technology. With this certification, Infineon has set a new industry standard, paving the way for the widespread application of post quantum encryption technology and a more secure digital future. With the rapid arrival of the PQC era, Infineon will continue to focus on developing more advanced quantum elastic solutions.
[1] Bundesamt f ü r Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik/German Federal Agency for Information Security
[2] The key encapsulation mechanism based on modular lattice (ML-KEM) is a post quantum key encapsulation mechanism that achieves secure key establishment and encapsulation by considering both the difficulty of lattice problems and modular algebraic structures.
About Infineon
Infineon Technologies is a global semiconductor leader in the fields of power systems and the Internet of Things. Infineon drives the low-carbon and digital process with its products and solutions. The company has approximately 58060 employees worldwide and generated revenue of approximately 15 billion euros in fiscal year 2024 (as of September 30). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (stock code: IFX）， Listed on the OTCQX international over-the-counter market in the United States (stock code: IFNNY）。
