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IDEMIA Secure Transactions Receives EMVCo Certification for PQC Payment Cards

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Briefings

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) received EMVCo certification for a Java Card platform integrating post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and crypto-agility. The certified chip features a hardware PQC accelerator and access to the IDEMIA Sphere PQC library, allowing existing payment apps to run while future quantum-resistant algorithms are adopted. This certification ensures banks can transition to quantum-safe offline payments without disrupting current ecosystems.

Key points

• IST's Java Card platform received EMVCo certification for a Java Card platform integrating post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and crypto-agility capabilities.
• The certified chip includes a hardware PQC accelerator and access to the IDEMIA Sphere PQC library, enabling existing payment apps to run while future quantum-resistant algorithms are adopted.

Context

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) is a global leader in payment, connectivity and cybersecurity solutions. The certification addresses the challenge of ensuring payment cards issued today remain secure against quantum threats while maintaining compatibility with the existing payment ecosystem.

Limitations

Certification status is confirmed for the Java Card platform; specific deployment timelines for quantum-resistant algorithm adoption are not provided. Some services like FIDO authentication and loyalty programs are available for addition during the card's lifecycle, but exact integration schedules remain unspecified.

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