Crypto4A says QASM module received FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation

Crypto4A Technologies Inc. said Aug. 20, 2026, that its QASM™ cryptographic module has received FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation. The Ottawa-based company described it as a global first for a hardware security module supporting all NIST-approved post-quantum cryptography algorithms.

The company said hardware security modules protect cryptographic keys used in banking transactions, digital identities, government communications, defence systems and critical infrastructure. Crypto4A said the certification gives organizations independent assurance as they move toward post-quantum cryptography.

FIPS 140-3 Level 3, as described in the release, requires protection against physical tampering, identity-based authentication and secure key management. The announcement said the validation is relevant to governments, financial systems, critical infrastructure and defence networks facing risks tied to future quantum computing.

The release said Crypto4A was founded in Canada and that its technology is designed and developed in Canada. It described the company as a Canadian cybersecurity firm that develops quantum-safe HSMs and infrastructure solutions, and said it is trusted by enterprises, governments and infrastructure providers across the globe.

The release also included a statement from DigiCert CEO and Board Member Amit Sinha, who said the certification gives organizations confidence that trust anchors are built on rigor, resilience and verifiable security. Crypto4A CEO and Co-Founder Bruno Couillard said the company aimed to build security infrastructure for the quantum future and called the validation an important confirmation of that work.

The announcement did not provide information on product availability changes or pricing.

Sources

• PR Newswire release, Aug. 20, 2026

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