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CryptoNext Security vs Thales

CryptoNext Security sells post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and crypto-agility solutions that protect organizations from the quantum threat. Thales sells cybersecurity solutions that protect applications, data and identities. 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 vs Thales: 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.comThalesThales sells cybersecurity solutions that protect applications, data and identities.cpl.thalesgroup.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.
  • CipherTrust Data Security Platform[2][5]A platform to discover, protect and control sensitive data anywhere.
  • CipherTrust DSPM[5]A data security offering Thales describes as new.
  • Thales AI Security Fabric[5]An offering to keep AI apps, agents, data and models secure.
  • Imperva Application Security Platform[5]A platform to protect applications, APIs and websites.
  • OneWelcome Identity Platform[5]An identity platform for digital experiences.
  • SafeNet Trusted Access[9]An offering to secure VDI access from any endpoint.
  • Sentinel Software Monetization Platform[5]A platform to monetize and protect software.
Categories
Headquarters
Paris, France[2]Paris, France[4]
Founded
2019[1][3]Not stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Privately held[8]Public (Euronext Paris: HO)[3][12]
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
Not stated on its pages
  • November 2, 2026Thales appointed David Zolet as CEO of Thales Defense & Security, Inc., effective November 2, 2026, succeeding Michael Sheehan, who is retiring.[11]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 3, 2026[12]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
Not written yetFrom its own pages, Thales sells mainly to organizations across finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and critical infrastructure. Thales says its data security solutions work across hybrid IT. Thales says its solutions can help organizations in the Defense Industrial Base with CMMC requirements. Thales positions its identity platform for customers, employees and partners.
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October 23, 2026September 27, 2026

Where they overlap

  • CryptoNext Security and Thales are both filed under Post-quantum cryptography and Encryption, tokenization and key management.
  • Both are headquartered in Paris, France.

Where they differ, field by field

  • CryptoNext Security's primary category is Post-quantum cryptography; Thales's is Encryption, tokenization and key management.
  • CryptoNext Security lists CryptoNext COMPASS, CryptoNext CAPTAIN, PQC Pilot Package and Quantum-Safe Library. Thales lists CipherTrust Data Security Platform, CipherTrust DSPM, Thales AI Security Fabric, Imperva Application Security Platform, OneWelcome Identity Platform and 2 more.
  • CryptoNext Security was founded in 2019.
  • CryptoNext Security is privately held. Thales is a public company listed on Euronext Paris as HO.

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: Thales

What CipherTrust Data Security Platform does[2][5]
Thales says the platform gives real-time visibility of threats, risks and compliance gaps. It provides centralized key management with data discovery and classification, data protection and granular access control across multiple on-premises and cloud infrastructure providers.

Questions about CryptoNext Security and Thales

What do CryptoNext Security and Thales sell?
CryptoNext Security sells CryptoNext COMPASS, CryptoNext CAPTAIN, PQC Pilot Package and Quantum-Safe Library. Thales sells CipherTrust Data Security Platform, CipherTrust DSPM, Thales AI Security Fabric, Imperva Application Security Platform, OneWelcome Identity Platform and 2 more.
Are CryptoNext Security and Thales in the same category?
They share Post-quantum cryptography and Encryption, tokenization and key management. CryptoNext Security's primary category is Post-quantum cryptography and Thales's is Encryption, tokenization and key management.
Where are CryptoNext Security and Thales headquartered?
Both are headquartered in Paris, France.
When were CryptoNext Security and Thales founded?
CryptoNext Security was founded in 2019.
Who owns CryptoNext Security and Thales?
CryptoNext Security is privately held. Thales is a public company listed on Euronext Paris as HO.
Who are CryptoNext Security and Thales sold to?
From its own pages, Thales sells mainly to organizations across finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and critical infrastructure.
What have CryptoNext Security and Thales announced recently?
November 2, 2026: Thales appointed David Zolet as CEO of Thales Defense & Security, Inc., effective November 2, 2026, succeeding Michael Sheehan, who is retiring.

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

Thales full record

  1. [1]cpl.thalesgroup.comThales · cpl.thalesgroup.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]CipherTrust Data Security Platform | ThalesThales · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Thales reports its order intake and sales first quarter 2026Thales · thalesgroup.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Thales moves head office paris la defenseThales · thalesgroup.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Cyber Security Solutions | ThalesThales · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Thales Cybersecurity SolutionsThales · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Forrester Research Shows Economic Impact of CipherTrust PlatformThales · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]CMMC 2.0 Cybersecurity Compliance Solutions | ThalesThales · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]VDI Security SolutionsThales · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]2025 Cloud Security Research - Latest TrendsThales · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Thales appoints David Zolet as CEO of TDSIThales Group · published November 2, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Thales Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2G2 · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier C

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