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CryptoNext Security vs IDEMIA

CryptoNext Security sells post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and crypto-agility solutions that protect organizations from the quantum threat. IDEMIA sells IDEMIA Sphere, a cybersecurity suite designed to help organizations secure their digital assets. CISO Tribune files both under Post-quantum cryptography and Encryption, tokenization and key management. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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  • CryptoNext Security
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CryptoNext Security vs IDEMIA: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
CryptoNext SecurityCryptoNext Security sells post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and crypto-agility solutions that protect organizations from the quantum threat.cryptonext-security.comIDEMIAIDEMIA sells IDEMIA Sphere, a cybersecurity suite designed to help organizations secure their digital assets.idemia.com
What it sells
  • CryptoNext COMPASS[6][7]An open solution designed to discover, inventory, and manage cryptographic assets within complex environments.
  • CryptoNext CAPTAIN[9]Centralizes the management of cryptographic policies within the organization.
  • PQC Pilot Package[10]An evaluation platform designed to measure the real-world impact of post-quantum cryptography.
  • Quantum-Safe Library[5][11]A post-quantum cryptographic library validated by NIST for ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA.
  • IDEMIA Sphere[1][7]A cybersecurity suite whose components can be deployed individually or combined.
  • Smart Connect[11]A subscription management platform within IDEMIA’s eSIM solutions.
  • Credential Authentication Technology (CAT)[15]A solution IDEMIA worked with the TSA to create and manufacture.
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Headquarters
Paris, France[2]Not stated on its pages
Founded
2019[1][3]Not stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Privately held[8]Not stated on its pages
Named customers
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Recent news
Not stated on its pages
  • September 28, 2026IDEMIA Secure Transactions announced that it is opening agentic commerce to all payment schemes.[3]
  • September 22, 2026IDEMIA Secure Transactions and Monizze announced sovereign mobile payments for employee benefits in Belgium.[2]
  • April 29, 2026Amadeus is to buy IDEMIA Public Security, a French biometrics firm, in a deal valued at $1.4 billion.[6]
  • April 9, 2026IDEMIA Secure Transactions appointed two executives to advance its payments business across physical and digital.[5]
  • March 19, 2026IDEMIA Public Security and Indicio launched an interoperable identity verification solution aimed at financial services.[4]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
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Last verified
October 23, 2026October 14, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Post-quantum cryptography is the primary category of both CryptoNext Security and IDEMIA; both are also filed under Encryption, tokenization and key management.

Where they differ, field by field

  • IDEMIA is also filed under Security consulting and advisory.
  • CryptoNext Security lists CryptoNext COMPASS, CryptoNext CAPTAIN, PQC Pilot Package and Quantum-Safe Library. IDEMIA lists IDEMIA Sphere, Smart Connect and Credential Authentication Technology (CAT).
  • CryptoNext Security is headquartered in Paris, France.
  • CryptoNext Security was founded in 2019.
  • CryptoNext Security is privately held.

How they differ

CISO Tribune files both CryptoNext Security and IDEMIA under post-quantum cryptography as their primary category, along with encryption, tokenization and key management. CryptoNext Security sells CryptoNext COMPASS for discovering and inventorying cryptographic assets, CryptoNext CAPTAIN for centralizing cryptographic policy management, the PQC Pilot Package, and the Quantum-Safe Library, which NIST validated for ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA. IDEMIA sells IDEMIA Sphere, a cybersecurity suite with a cryptographic library and an HSM built from a farm of tamper-resistant Secure Elements. IDEMIA also sells payment cards, SIM and eSIM technologies including the Smart Connect platform, and the Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) solution created with the TSA.

CryptoNext Security is headquartered in Paris, France, was founded in 2019, and is privately held. CryptoNext Security launched as a spin-off from INRIA and the Sorbonne University and completed a €13M funding round with Quantonation, Axa Venture Partners, Auriga Cyber Ventures, and Kensho. CryptoNext Security deployed a post-quantum messaging system for NATO and a post-quantum IPsec VPN link between the Banque de France and the Bundesbank. IDEMIA has provided TSA PreCheck enrollment services to the TSA since 2013 and supplies the TSA's CAT readers.

In March 2025, CryptoNext Security received CAVP certification from NIST for all three standardized algorithms. On April 29, 2026, Amadeus was reported to be buying IDEMIA Public Security in a deal valued at $1.4 billion. On September 22, 2026, IDEMIA Secure Transactions and Monizze announced sovereign mobile payments for employee benefits in Belgium.

What it sells: CryptoNext Security

What CryptoNext COMPASS does[6][7]
CryptoNext COMPASS scans all sources and surfaces every cryptographic asset, including obsolete algorithms and undocumented uses. CryptoNext COMPASS connects each cryptographic asset to the criticality of the data it protects. CryptoNext COMPASS generates Cryptographic Bills of Materials (CBOMs).
What CryptoNext CAPTAIN does[9]
CryptoNext CAPTAIN abstracts cryptographic operations from applications using CAPTAIN Provider technology. CryptoNext CAPTAIN integrates with a wide range of traditional cryptographic providers.
What Quantum-Safe Library does[5][11]
CryptoNext Security describes a hybrid approach combining traditional and post-quantum cryptography that maintains compatibility with current systems. CryptoNext CAPTAIN features native integration of the CryptoNext post-quantum library.

What it sells: IDEMIA

What IDEMIA Sphere does[1][7]
IDEMIA Sphere is a cybersecurity suite designed to help organizations secure their digital assets. IDEMIA Sphere components can be deployed individually or combined for end-to-end encryption and data protection across cloud, hybrid, or on-premise environments. IDEMIA Sphere includes a cryptographic library and capabilities that support updates to cryptographic algorithms.
What Smart Connect does[11]
IDEMIA’s eSIM solutions range from the eUICC (eSIM) to a subscription management platform called Smart Connect. IDEMIA states that its eSIM solutions are Cloud native and certified by the GSMA.
What Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) does[15]
IDEMIA has worked with the TSA on creating and manufacturing the Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) solution. IDEMIA is the supplier of the TSA’s CAT readers and Mobile ID partner of several US States.

Questions about CryptoNext Security and IDEMIA

What do CryptoNext Security and IDEMIA sell?
CryptoNext Security sells CryptoNext COMPASS, CryptoNext CAPTAIN, PQC Pilot Package and Quantum-Safe Library. IDEMIA sells IDEMIA Sphere, Smart Connect and Credential Authentication Technology (CAT).
Are CryptoNext Security and IDEMIA in the same category?
Yes. Post-quantum cryptography is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
Where are CryptoNext Security and IDEMIA headquartered?
CryptoNext Security is headquartered in Paris, France.
When were CryptoNext Security and IDEMIA founded?
CryptoNext Security was founded in 2019.
Who owns CryptoNext Security and IDEMIA?
CryptoNext Security is privately held.
What have CryptoNext Security and IDEMIA announced recently?
September 28, 2026: IDEMIA Secure Transactions announced that it is opening agentic commerce to all payment schemes.

About CryptoNext Security

CryptoNext Security sells post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and crypto-agility solutions that protect organizations from the quantum threat. CryptoNext Security was founded in 2019 after 25+ years of academic research. CryptoNext Security launched as a spin-off from INRIA and the Sorbonne University, led by Jean-Charles Faugère. CryptoNext Security completed a funding round totaling €13M with the joint participation of Quantonation, Axa Venture Partners, Auriga Cyber Ventures, and Kensho. In March 2025, CryptoNext Security received CAVP certification from NIST for all three standardized algorithms.

CryptoNext Security states that cryptography is the cornerstone of digital trust and is already under threat from quantum computers. CryptoNext Security says cryptography is rarely mapped. CryptoNext Security supports organisations at every stage of the migration project, from the initial assessment of the impacts of PQC to the ongoing management of cryptography through a crypto-agile approach. CryptoNext Security tools let organizations set up pilot projects to test the new algorithms against specific use cases covering latency, application compatibility, and critical dependencies.[4][5][11]

CryptoNext COMPASS is an open solution designed to discover, inventory, and manage cryptographic assets within complex environments. CryptoNext COMPASS scans all sources and surfaces every cryptographic asset, including obsolete algorithms and undocumented uses. CryptoNext COMPASS maps the use of cryptography across networks, protocols, and applications, including in IT and OT environments. CryptoNext COMPASS presents cryptographic assets that are typically invisible or undocumented through structured dashboards. CryptoNext COMPASS aggregates and correlates cryptographic data within a single platform. CryptoNext COMPASS connects each cryptographic asset to the criticality of the data it protects. CryptoNext COMPASS maps the dependencies between assets so that the impact of a remediation can be assessed before launching it. CryptoNext COMPASS generates Cryptographic Bills of Materials (CBOMs). CryptoNext COMPASS runs large-scale analysis with AI. CryptoNext COMPASS integrates using customizable connectors. CryptoNext Security launched COMPASS Discovery, a cryptographic discovery platform.[6][7]

CryptoNext CAPTAIN centralizes the management of cryptographic policies within the organization. CryptoNext CAPTAIN abstracts cryptographic operations from applications using CAPTAIN Provider technology. CryptoNext CAPTAIN integrates with a wide range of traditional cryptographic providers. CryptoNext CAPTAIN features native integration of the CryptoNext post-quantum library.[9]

The PQC Pilot Package is an evaluation platform designed to measure the real-world impact of post-quantum cryptography and prepare an organization for an enterprise-wide migration. The PQC Pilot Package measures effects on use cases such as latency, throughput, memory consumption, and operational load. CryptoNext Security has developed a post-quantum plug-in for Outlook that signs and encrypts messages using the Quantum-Safe Library. CryptoNext Security offers the Quantum-Safe Library, validated by NIST for the three standardized algorithms ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA. CryptoNext Security describes a hybrid approach combining traditional and post-quantum cryptography that maintains compatibility with current systems.[5][10][11]

CryptoNext Security has deployed its post-quantum solutions in the banking, finance, defense, energy, aerospace, and public sectors. CryptoNext Security has worked with banks, defense contractors, and critical infrastructure operators. CryptoNext Security deployed a secure post-quantum instant messaging system for NATO and a post-quantum IPsec VPN link between the Banque de France and the Bundesbank. CryptoNext Security implemented a secure post-quantum email messaging system between the Banque de France and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). CryptoNext Security solutions address the requirements of DORA, NIS2, and national security agencies. CryptoNext Security contributes to the work of NIST, the IETF, and MITRE.[9][10][12]

CryptoNext Security on the record

Sources

CryptoNext Security full record

  1. [1]AboutCryptoNext Security · cryptonext-security.com · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Cryptonext security raises 11me to reinforce leadership in post quantum cryptographyCryptoNext Security · cryptonext-security.com · published November 30, 2023 · Tier A
  3. [3]About CryptoNext SecurityCryptoNext Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Switch to post-quantum crypto-agility with CryptoNextCryptoNext Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Solutions - Use Cases - The PQC Transition - CryptoNext SecurityCryptoNext Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Solutions - Use Cases - Inventory Your Cryptography - CryptoNext SecurityCryptoNext Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Products - Cryptographic Inventory and Discovery - CryptoNext SecurityCryptoNext Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Products - Discovery On Demand - CryptoNext SecurityCryptoNext Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Solutions - Use Cases - Deploy Crypto-Agility - CryptoNext SecurityCryptoNext Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Solutions - Use Cases - Test the Impact of PQC - CryptoNext SecurityCryptoNext Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Products - PQC Evaluation Toolbox - CryptoNext SecurityCryptoNext Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Solutions - Use Cases - Cryptographic Compliance - CryptoNext SecurityCryptoNext Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A

IDEMIA full record

  1. [1]Cybersecurity – Data protection solutions | IDEMIAIDEMIA · undated page, accessed October 14, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Monizze and IDEMIA Secure Transactions Bring Sovereign Mobile Payments for Employee Benefits in BelgiumIDEMIA · published September 22, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]IDEMIA Secure Transactions Opens Agentic Commerce to All Payment SchemesIDEMIA · published September 28, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]IDEMIA Public Security and Indicio Launch Interoperable Identity Verification Solution Targeted to Advance Trust in Financial ServicesIDEMIA North America · published March 19, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]IDEMIA Secure Transactions Appoints Two Executives to Advance Payments Across Physical and DigitalIDEMIA · published April 9, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Amadeus to buy French biometrics firm Idemia Public Security for $1.4 billionReuters · published April 29, 2026 · Tier B
  7. [7]Hardware Security Module (HSM) | IDEMIAIDEMIA · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Payment | IDEMIAIDEMIA · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Payment cards and innovative payment means | IDEMIAIDEMIA · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Connectivity | IDEMIAIDEMIA · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]SIM connectivity technologies for consumer devices | IDEMIAIDEMIA · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]IoT connectivity and security | IDEMIAIDEMIA · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Trusted Identity Access, Physical and Digital | IDEMIAIDEMIA · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Leader in biometrics and cryptography | IDEMIAIDEMIA · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]TSA PreCheck enrollment - checkpoint security | IDEMIAIDEMIA · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A

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