Aligning with Global Regulations: iMQ Technology's SQ713x Secure Element Achieves SESIP and PSA Certified Level 3

The certification of iMQ Technology's secure element addresses a growing challenge for IoT manufacturers: navigating a complex and expanding landscape of international security regulations. By achieving top-tier certifications like SESIP and PSA Certified Level 3, the SQ713x series aims to provide a foundational security layer that can be leveraged across multiple regulatory frameworks, from smart home devices under Matter to industrial and automotive applications.

A key reported benefit is the 'Security Inheritance' mechanism. This allows end-product brands and module vendors to bypass redundant, bottom-up security re-verification by inheriting the chip-level evaluation results. The company claims this approach can significantly reduce the time and cost associated with achieving compliance for various global standards, including the EU Cyber Resilience Act and the US Cyber Trust Mark, by simplifying the certification process.

The rigorous testing by Keysight, which included resistance to physical fault injection and side-channel attacks, indicates the secure element's design aims to protect sensitive data and firmware from advanced tampering. This level of hardware-based defense is increasingly important as IoT devices become more pervasive and potential attack surfaces multiply, making a robust root of trust a critical component for device integrity and user safety.

While the certification simplifies the chip-level security validation, the overall responsibility for end-product compliance still rests with manufacturers. The secure element provides a validated component, but its effective integration and the security of the broader system remain crucial for meeting regulatory requirements. This distinction is important for manufacturers evaluating the true impact on their compliance efforts.