CES recognition highlights quantum-ready device protection

Thales has played a central role in powering a new post-quantum security chip from Samsung Electronics, which received the Best Cybersecurity Innovation Award at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show. The chip, developed by Samsung’s System LSI business, embeds Thales’ secure operating system and quantum-resistant cryptographic libraries.

First embedded secure element with post-quantum cryptography

The Samsung chip is the first embedded Secure Element to integrate post-quantum cryptography, marking a significant step in protecting connected devices against the emerging risks posed by quantum computing. By combining hardware-based security with Thales’ hardened operating system, the chip delivers protection from the moment a device powers on, safeguarding credentials, identities, and encrypted data over the long term.

Addressing “harvest now, decrypt later” risks

While quantum threats may still seem distant, the security challenge is already present. Attackers can intercept and store encrypted data today, with the intention of decrypting it once quantum capabilities mature. Thales’ quantum-resistant software is designed to counter this risk by ensuring that data encrypted now remains protected in the future, even as cryptographic standards evolve.

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Performance and efficiency at the edge

Beyond security strength, Thales’ operating system and post-quantum cryptographic libraries are engineered to operate efficiently on constrained devices. The solution enables high-speed cryptographic operations while minimizing power consumption and memory use, making post-quantum protection viable for consumer electronics, mobile devices, and large-scale IoT deployments.

A broader shift toward quantum-ready cybersecurity

The collaboration reflects a growing recognition that post-quantum security must move beyond niche or high-end systems. By embedding quantum-resistant protection directly into device hardware, Thales and Samsung are positioning post-quantum cryptography as a baseline requirement for future connected products.

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Setting a new benchmark for embedded security

The CES award underscores how integrated hardware-software approaches can raise the standard for cybersecurity in an increasingly connected world. With quantum-ready protection now demonstrated at chip level, the partnership signals a broader industry shift toward future-proof security architectures designed to preserve trust, confidentiality, and integrity well into the quantum era.

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