iMQ Technology Secured New IoT Security Certifications
The SQ713x series achieved Level 3 certification, providing a path to meeting international IoT regulatory standards.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Quantum Computing
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iMQ Technology has earned SESIP and PSA Certified Level 3 security status for its SQ713x series secure element. The component underwent physical attack testing at Keysight labs to confirm its defenses.
Why it matters
The certification allows hardware manufacturers to streamline compliance for international IoT regulations, including the EU CRA and US Cyber Trust Mark. It provides a standardized path for auditing device security in complex global supply chains.
The SQ713x series attained Level 3 certification, which involves rigorous physical attack testing against Fault Injection and Side-Channel Analysis. It also maintains NIST CAVP cryptographic validation.
The players
iMQ Technology
A Hsinchu-based firm specializing in hardware-level security modules and secure elements for connected devices.
Keysight
A technology company providing electronic design and test instrumentation used to validate the security resilience of semiconductors.
The details
The SQ713x secure element—a dedicated hardware module designed to store sensitive keys—utilizes a Security Inheritance mechanism. This allows manufacturers to build upon existing chip-level evaluation results to satisfy requirements for standards like IEC 62443 and ISO 21434. The device successfully mitigated physical probing techniques during verification at Keysight, proving its resilience against hardware-based security breaches.
Timeline
October 5, 2026: iMQ Technology announced the achievement of the new security certifications.
The Tech Race
This development aligns with the hardening requirements mandated by the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) by providing pre-certified hardware components for compliance. It marks an effort to standardize chip-level security across fragmented international regulatory landscapes.
Manufacturers can now integrate the SQ713x to simplify the process of achieving security compliance for new IoT devices. The availability of this certified hardware reduces the time required for third-party security audits in regions enforcing strict Cyber Trust Mark regulations.
The takeaway
As global IoT regulations tighten, pre-certified hardware components like the SQ713x are becoming the primary tool for reducing compliance friction. Watch for future collaborations between iMQ Technology and cloud certificate providers to see how hardware-level security scales to the application layer.
Further reading
For more on the development of secure hardware for advanced computing environments, visit Quantum Computing.
More information
Review the full SQ713x series secure element specifications to assess integration requirements for your hardware project.
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