WISeKey renews WebTrust compliance, further reinforcing its leadership in global digital identity assurance and cybersecurity governance. The successful audit confirms that its OISTE/WISeKey Trust Model and Certification Authority operations meet stringent WebTrust standards for digital certificate issuance and infrastructure security.

Comprehensive Validation of Certification Authority Standards

WISeKey has once again satisfied the rigorous audit requirements under the WebTrust for Certification Authorities programme, governed by CPA Canada. This recognition enhances stakeholder confidence in WISeKey’s operational transparency and trust service reliability.

Key audit areas include:

• Certification Authority (CA) Assurance: Validates the secure issuance and lifecycle oversight of digital certificates.
• Baseline Requirements Conformance: Confirms compliance with CA/B Forum standards for publicly trusted certificates.
• Extended Validation (EV): Certifies adherence to enhanced due diligence for EV SSL certificate issuance.
• S/MIME Standards (2024): Recognises secure practices for issuing email encryption certificates.
• Network Security (2025): Affirms robust cybersecurity measures across WISeKey’s infrastructure.

Advancing Post-Quantum Digital Trust

WISeKey’s accreditation now encompasses newly introduced Root Certification Authorities, which underpin its post-quantum trust services. Delivered via SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), WISeKey integrates quantum-resilient technologies into its next-generation digital identity platforms.

These platforms support automated certificate provisioning through ACME protocols and APIs, enabling agility, simplified renewals, and optimised certificate management processes.

Strategic Commentary from Leadership

Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey, commented:
“This renewal reaffirms WISeKey’s steadfast commitment to the highest cybersecurity standards and audit integrity. It reflects our dedication to ensuring trust and compliance in digital ecosystems worldwide.”

Broader Global Recognition and Compliance

In addition to WebTrust, WISeKey maintains compliance with other international standards relevant to secure IoT and mobile ecosystems:

• Matter (CSA Standard): Recognised by major stakeholders including Google, Apple, and Amazon for smart home compliance.
• Wi-SUN Alliance: Endorses WISeKey’s position in connected utility and home automation security.
• GSMA Accreditation: Confirms alignment with mobile security standards, particularly in issuing eSIM digital credentials.

The Critical Role of Root Certification Authorities

At the foundation of WISeKey’s PKI ecosystem lies the OISTE Root Certification Authorities. These Root CAs validate subordinate certificate authorities and establish the trust framework for secure digital communications.

Through this trust anchor, WISeKey delivers authentication, encryption, and data integrity to governments, enterprises, and connected devices worldwide. Maintaining WebTrust accreditation ensures the Root CAs remain accepted across global browsers and operating systems.

Supporting the Group’s Technology Infrastructure

WISeKey SA, the group’s centre of excellence for Root of Trust and PKI technologies, functions as the digital backbone of WISeKey’s portfolio. It supports internal alignment and cost efficiency across Blockchain, AI, and IoT-focused subsidiaries.