With a preloaded FIDO2 application, SEALSQ unveils the MS6003 Secure Element, speeding up passwordless authentication for a world with zero trust.
The release of the MS6003 secure element chip was announced by SEALSQ. The MS6003, which comes preloaded with a FIDO2 (Fast Identity Online) authentication application, offers unmatched protection for identity verification, device integrity, and access control, enabling system integrators, OEMs, and device manufacturers to satisfy the growing demand for passwordless, phishing-resistant authentication.
Customers may shorten time-to-market, simplify compliance, and future-proof their solutions in enterprise, industrial, Internet of Things, and consumer applications by using the MS6003, which makes it easier to use secure, standards-compliant authentication.
Key Benefits
- Rapid Time-to-Market: Pre-provisioned and FIDO2-certified, the MS6003 eliminates development bottlenecks, enabling fast deployment of security keys, embedded modules, USB-C tokens, and secure logon dongles.
- Compliance-Ready and Scalable: Built on SEALSQ’s Common Criteria EAL5+-certified microcontroller platform, the MS6003 meets the most rigorous hardware security standards ensuring global regulatory compliance.
- Versatile Integration: Designed for diverse applications, including PC OEMs, enterprise endpoints, smart locks, automotive IoT, and consumer devices requiring plug-and-play identity protection.
- End-to-End Security: Backed by SEALSQ’s proprietary Root of Trust and global Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services, the MS6003 Secure Element offers lifecycle management, secure provisioning, and over-the-air updates for customers with stringent privacy and regulatory needs.
Leadership Comments
“The MS6003 Secure Element is a game-changer for secure authentication, empowering our customers to eliminate passwords, enhance device security, and build digital trust at scale,” said Gweltas Radenac, IoT Business Line Director at SEALSQ. “By combining our expertise in secure semiconductors with FIDO2’s industry-leading standards, we’re enabling a safer, passwordless future in an increasingly connected and quantum-threatened world.”
The Growig Passwordless Security Market
Rising cyber threats and the need for safe, user-friendly authentication are driving the global FIDO authentication market, which was valued at USD 2.16 billion in 2025 and is expected to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3%* to reach USD 15.32 billion by 2035.
FIDO2 standards, which are supported by major players in the industry including Apple, Google, and Microsoft, are revolutionizing digital security, as compromised credentials are responsible for 80% of data breaches.
By offering a complete solution for passwordless authentication, the MS6003 puts SEALSQ in a position to take advantage of this expanding market.
*Source: https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/fido-authentication-market
