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EigenQ vs Keyfactor

EigenQ sells PQC+™, which brings trust capabilities from entropy to identity to execution together in a hardware-anchored architecture. Keyfactor sells products that give security teams visibility and control over the identities and cryptography that secure every digital interaction. CISO Tribune files both under Machine identity and PKI. 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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  • EigenQ
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EigenQ vs Keyfactor: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
EigenQEigenQ sells PQC+™, which brings trust capabilities from entropy to identity to execution together in a hardware-anchored architecture.eigenq.comKeyfactorKeyfactor sells products that give security teams visibility and control over the identities and cryptography that secure every digital interaction.keyfactor.com
What it sells
  • PQC+™[1][2][3]A PCIe or M.2 card that adds hybrid post-quantum cryptography, quantum-generated entropy, hardware-rooted device identity and crypto agility to servers already in use.
  • Keyfactor AgileSec[7]Keyfactor AgileSec helps discover cryptography, understand where it is used, and identify hidden vulnerabilities.
  • Keyfactor Command[5][9]Keyfactor Command is a Certificate Lifecycle Management tool.
  • Keyfactor Command for IoT[5]Keyfactor Command for IoT is an IoT Identity Platform for manufacturers.
  • EJBCA Enterprise[10]EJBCA Enterprise is a complete PKI platform.
  • SignServer[10]SignServer is an API-driven signing engine.
Categories
Headquarters
Not stated on its pagesIndependence, United States
Founded
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesPrivately held[2][4][9][14]
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • July 6, 2026EigenQ announced platform capabilities for preparing deployed Intel Xeon processor-based systems for CNSA 2.0-aligned post-quantum migration requirements.[4]
  • November 4, 2026Keyfactor appointed Gerald Beuchelt as its Chief Information Security Officer.[12]
  • September 9, 2026Keyfactor said it exceeded 200 million dollars in annual recurring revenue at the beginning of Q3 2026.[11]
  • July 27, 2026Keyfactor announced its intent to acquire Cofide, a UK-based identity platform for software workloads and AI agents.[13]
  • July 6, 2026Keyfactor announced a growth investment of over 1 billion dollars from Summit Partners.[2]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 10, 2026[14]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
CNSA 2.0-aligned, hardware-rooted protection is offered for systems already in service, through the contract vehicles customers use. Federal, state and local procurement is available through GSA and SLED contract paths, alongside the reseller and integrator ecosystem. PQC+™ is offered as a drop-in for HPE ProLiant and other servers, bought through the channels customers already use. The offer covers strengthening what is running today, with cryptography updated later without new hardware.Keyfactor addresses manufacturers that need to build high-assurance identity into connected devices across the device lifecycle. Keyfactor describes automotive OEMs and suppliers as needing to ensure that every vehicle and charging component has identity-first security. Keyfactor describes security for smart grids, manufacturing facilities, and energy and utilities infrastructure. Keyfactor offers deployment on-prem, in the cloud, and in a Kubernetes cluster.
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November 3, 2026November 9, 2026

Where they overlap

  • EigenQ and Keyfactor are both filed under Machine identity and PKI.

Where they differ, field by field

  • EigenQ's primary category is Post-quantum cryptography; Keyfactor's is Machine identity and PKI.
  • EigenQ is also filed under Firmware and device supply chain security and Encryption, tokenization and key management.
  • EigenQ lists PQC+™. Keyfactor lists Keyfactor AgileSec, Keyfactor Command, Keyfactor Command for IoT, EJBCA Enterprise and SignServer.
  • Keyfactor is headquartered in Independence, United States.
  • Keyfactor is privately held.

What it sells: Keyfactor

What Keyfactor AgileSec does[7]
Keyfactor AgileSec deploys sensors to scan code, servers, endpoints, cloud workloads, and real-time network traffic. Keyfactor AgileSec is offered as AgileSec SaaS, hosted by Keyfactor, or as a self-hosted deployment. Keyfactor AgileSec integrates with CLM, GRC, ITSM, and CMDB platforms to support workflow-driven remediation.
What Keyfactor Command does[5][9]
Keyfactor Command finds every certificate, including hybrid and PQ certificates, using real-time CA synchronization, network scanning, and agent-based or agentless discovery of key and trust stores. Keyfactor Command uses modular orchestrators to provision certificates directly to network endpoints, load balancers, servers, and cloud workloads. Keyfactor Command can be deployed on-prem, in the cloud, in a Kubernetes cluster, and combined with fully managed PKI.
What Keyfactor Command for IoT does[5]
Keyfactor Command for IoT signs firmware and delivers over-the-air (OTA) software updates to a fleet of devices. Keyfactor Command for IoT manages encryption keys and digital certificates from generation and enrollment to provisioning, renewal, and revocation.
What EJBCA Enterprise does[10]
EJBCA Enterprise is a complete PKI platform. Keyfactor describes EJBCA Enterprise for use in modern manufacturing environments.
What SignServer does[10]
SignServer enables signing in virtually any format. Keyfactor describes SignServer as supporting complex manufacturing environments.

Questions about EigenQ and Keyfactor

What do EigenQ and Keyfactor sell?
EigenQ sells PQC+™. Keyfactor sells Keyfactor AgileSec, Keyfactor Command, Keyfactor Command for IoT, EJBCA Enterprise and SignServer.
Are EigenQ and Keyfactor in the same category?
They share Machine identity and PKI. EigenQ's primary category is Post-quantum cryptography and Keyfactor's is Machine identity and PKI.
Where are EigenQ and Keyfactor headquartered?
Keyfactor is headquartered in Independence, United States.
Who owns EigenQ and Keyfactor?
Keyfactor is privately held.
Who are EigenQ and Keyfactor sold to?
CNSA 2.0-aligned, hardware-rooted protection is offered for systems already in service, through the contract vehicles customers use. Keyfactor addresses manufacturers that need to build high-assurance identity into connected devices across the device lifecycle.
What have EigenQ and Keyfactor announced recently?
July 6, 2026: EigenQ announced platform capabilities for preparing deployed Intel Xeon processor-based systems for CNSA 2.0-aligned post-quantum migration requirements. November 4, 2026: Keyfactor appointed Gerald Beuchelt as its Chief Information Security Officer.

About EigenQ

EigenQ sells PQC+™, which brings trust capabilities from entropy to identity to execution together in a hardware-anchored architecture. EigenQ is designed to establish trust at the foundational layers of computing.[2]

Quantum computing and AI are changing the requirements for security, trust and communications. Organizations need to prepare for that transition without abandoning the technology, infrastructure and trusted relationships they depend on today. From January 1, 2027, new National Security System acquisitions must support CNSA 2.0.[2]

PQC+™ is added to the servers customers already run, in PCIe or M.2. Hybrid post-quantum cryptography, quantum entropy, hardware-rooted trust and crypto agility are built into the servers and systems customers already run. Hardware-rooted identity and attestation confirm a device before it joins. ML-KEM and ML-DSA are NIST post-quantum algorithms. Quantum entropy provides stronger keys, and crypto agility allows algorithms to be updated.[1]

PQC+™ is offered as a drop-in for HPE ProLiant and other servers, bought through the channels customers already use. EigenQ states that its post-quantum algorithms and quantum-entropy DRBG hold NIST Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program certificates. Federal, state and local procurement is available through GSA and SLED contract paths, alongside the reseller and integrator ecosystem.

CNSA 2.0-aligned, hardware-rooted protection is offered for systems already in service, through the contract vehicles customers use. Hardware-backed keys, trusted identity and crypto agility are offered to protect transactions and customer data.

EigenQ brings together quantum research, cryptography, mathematics, algorithms, hardware and systems engineering. EigenQ combines technology development with an ecosystem-driven path to deployment. EigenQ starts with deployable quantum-ready security and trusted infrastructure today, while building toward broader capabilities across quantum communications, networking and computing.[1][2]

EigenQ on the record

Sources

EigenQ full record

  1. [1]eigenq.comEigenQ · eigenq.com · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]About EigenQ | Applied Quantum Technology CompanyEigenQ · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]EigenQ | Quantum-Ready Security for the Quantum EraEigenQ · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]EigenQ Announces Post-Quantum Security Readiness Capabilities for Existing In-Field Intel Xeon-Based SystemsPRNewswire · published July 6, 2026 · Tier A

Keyfactor full record

  1. [1]keyfactor.comKeyfactor · keyfactor.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Keyfactor Announces $1B+ Strategic Growth Investment Led By Summit Partners to Expand Leadership in Securing the AI and Post-Quantum EnterpriseKeyfactor · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Privacy policyKeyfactor · keyfactor.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Trust Infrastructure for AI & Machines - KeyfactorKeyfactor · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]IoT Identity Platform | KeyfactorKeyfactor · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]About KeyfactorKeyfactor · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Cryptographic Discovery and Inventory | KeyfactorKeyfactor · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Cryptographic Posture Management (CPM) | KeyfactorKeyfactor · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Keyfactor Command | PKI & Machine Identity AutomationKeyfactor · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Automotive Cybersecurity: Protecting Connected Cars and Driver Safety | KeyfactorKeyfactor · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Keyfactor Exceeds $200 Million in ARR as Global Demand for Digital Trust Infrastructure AcceleratesKeyfactor · published September 9, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Keyfactor Appoints Gerald Beuchelt as Chief Information Security OfficerKeyfactor · published November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Keyfactor Announces Intent to Acquire Cofide to Bring Verified Identity to AI Agents and Cloud WorkloadsKeyfactor · published July 27, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Keyfactor Command Reviews 2026G2 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier C

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