Name

Secure-IC

Legal name

SECURE-IC S.A.S.

Website

https://secure-ic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Embedded Cybersecurity IP

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Secure Elements & Trusted Execution Processors (TPM/TEE/Crypto MCUs) (HDAHAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security & Trusted Hardware ICs (Secure Element/TPM/Crypto) (HDAHABAF), Confidential Computing & Hardware-backed Protection (TEE/HSM) (HDADAFAJ), Quantum-Safe Hardware & Embedded Security (TPM/secure elements/firmware) (HDAGAGAJ)

Keywords

• Embedded cybersecurity IP
• Semiconductor security cores
• Post-quantum cryptography
• Security evaluation tools
• Hardware root of trust

Headquarters

HQ city

Cesson-sévigné

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Security IP Licensing: Licensing of security IP cores including crypto engines, secure protocol engines, PUF, anti-tamper IPs to semiconductor companies integrating security into their SoCs.
2. Secure Element and Hardware Solutions: Sale of integrated secure elements, hardware security modules, and related secure hardware products to OEMs and semiconductor manufacturers.
3. Security Evaluation Services: Security evaluation as a service, certification support services, security training, and consulting including PSIRT (Product Security Incident Response Team) services.
4. Cloud-based Lifecycle Management: Subscription-based security lifecycle management services including remote firmware updates, security monitoring, and device identity management through Securyzr iSSP cloud platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Secure-IC designs and licenses silicon-proven embedded cybersecurity IP cores (the Securyzr family) covering integrated Secure Elements, post-quantum cryptography, PUF, anti-tamper and protocol engines, alongside Laboryzr pre/post-silicon security evaluation tools and cloud-based security lifecycle management. Offerings target semiconductor companies, OEMs, and Tier 1 suppliers across automotive, defense, industrial, IoT, and consumer electronics markets.

Product overview

Secure-IC is a comprehensive embedded cybersecurity company organized around three core pillars: PROTECT, EVALUATE, and SERVICE & CERTIFY. The Protect pillar centers on Securyzr™ iSSP (integrated Security Service Platform), a unified platform offering hardware-based security through Integrated Secure Elements (iSE), Security IP cores (PUF, anti-tamper, cryptography), and cloud-based lifecycle security services. The neo Core Platform serves as the foundational security engine, with specialized solutions including Crypto Solutions neo for cryptographic operations, Secure Protocol Engines neo for IPsec/TLS/MACsec, and Post-Quantum Cryptography for quantum-resistant security. The Evaluate pillar provides Laboryzr™, a complete security evaluation laboratory encompassing Virtualyzr™ for pre-silicon verification, Analyzr™ for post-silicon device validation, and Catalyzr™ for software security risk assessment. The Service & Certify pillar offers Expertyzr™ for certification guidance and PSIRT for incident response. Securyzr™ Xperience serves as an exploration and validation gateway. Secure-IC was acquired by Cadence Design Systems in October 2025 and now operates as Cadence's dedicated security entity, addressing automotive, data center, aerospace, defense, mobile, IoT, and consumer electronics markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Securyzr: Main product brand for integrated security solutions including Secure Elements, Crypto Solutions, Secure Protocol Engines, and Security IPs
• Laboryzr
• Expertyzr
• Securyzr iSSP

Products and services

• Securyzr iSSP (integrated Security Service Platform) Comprehensive integrated security platform combining Secure Elements, PUF/anti-tamper/cryptography IP cores, value-added software and cloud-based lifecycle security services for chip-to-cloud deployment. Targeted at semiconductor and OEM customers building certified secure devices.
• Securyzr neo Core Platform Versatile, high-performance security platform with optimized footprint; underpins Securyzr Secure Elements, protocol engines, and crypto solutions. Designed for semiconductor designers needing small area and power budgets.
• Securyzr Xperience Exploration and validation platform allowing customers to test security scenarios, PPA trade-offs, and real-time security features in realistic conditions before integration.
• Integrated Secure Element (iSE) Hardware root-of-trust IP ranging from simple secure boot to CC EAL 5+ certified Secure Elements, including ASIL-D grade S700 neo for automotive applications.
• Securyzr Hardware Security Modules Hardware security modules providing secure key storage and cryptographic operations on FPGA devices, including support for AMD Xilinx Versal ACAP.
• Securyzr Crypto Solutions neo Cryptographic accelerators and coprocessors including ChaCha20-Poly1305 Multi-Booster and Network Security Crypto Accelerator for high-throughput encryption in SoCs.
• Securyzr Secure Protocol Engines neo Hardware protocol engines including IPsec Engine, MACsec Engine (1.6 Tbps), and TLS Handshake Hardware Accelerator for secure network communication in chips.
• Security IPs neo Portfolio of silicon security IP cores including PUF, True Random Number Generator, Active Shield IP, Anti-Rowhammer IP, Key Management, Camogates IP, Digital Sensor IP, and Cyber Escort Unit IP.
• Securyzr Post-Quantum Cryptography Post-quantum cryptography IP and algorithms with CAVP certification providing quantum-resistant security for long-term protection of embedded systems and IoT devices.
• Security Lifecycle Management Cloud-based lifecycle security services enabling remote firmware updates, key provisioning, security monitoring, and device identity management across the device lifecycle.
• Securyzr Intrusion Detection System AI-based intrusion detection system using machine learning to analyze real-time traffic on CAN bus, Ethernet, and custom sensor interfaces, detecting attacks and zero-day anomalies on edge devices.
• Software Security Software security solutions protecting applications and firmware from reverse engineering and tampering attacks.
• Laboryzr Turnkey laboratory platform for analyzing robustness and vulnerability of embedded systems, supporting Side-Channel Analysis, Fault Injection Analysis, and fuzzing.
• Virtualyzr Pre-silicon verification tool for hardware security evaluation, enabling security analysis before silicon fabrication.
• Analyzr Post-silicon evaluation tool for device-level security validation, including advanced testing for post-quantum cryptography readiness.
• Catalyzr Software security risk assessment tool for evaluating cryptographic API security and identifying vulnerabilities in software implementations.
• Expertyzr (Security Evaluation as a Service) Security evaluation as a service providing compliance to certification levels, guidance in certification processes, security training, and security watch consulting.
• Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) Service Incident response service following FIRST principles with four-phase process (Notification & Triage, Assessment & Coordination, Remediation & Release, Recovery & Closure), compliant with IEC 62443 and ISO/SAE 21434.
• Integrated Secure Element for Chiplet (Securyzr S500 neo) Securyzr S500 neo Integrated Secure Element designed for chiplet environments aligned with ARM Chiplet System Architecture (CSA), enabling secure inter-chiplet communication in modular SoCs.

Quantifiable outcome

• First worldwide CAVP certification of Post-Quantum Cryptography algorithms
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cadence Design SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2025Acquisition completed October 30, 2025. Secure-IC became Cadence's dedicated security entity, combining Cadence's IP and subsystem design expertise with Secure-IC's cybersecurity solutions for automotive, data center, aerospace, defense, mobile, IoT and consumer electronics verticals.
• AutotalkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to create the most secure V2X communication chipset for connected vehicles, integrating Secure-IC's security IP with Autotalks' V2X technology.
• NSITEXEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal strategic partnership to jointly provide cutting-edge security solutions for Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), leveraging NSITEXE's processor technology and Secure-IC's security IP.
• HENSOLDTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to drive advancement of post-quantum cryptography for defense and aerospace applications, addressing long-term security needs for military systems.
• MentacoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to provide the most secure eFPGA IP available, combining Menta's embedded FPGA technology with Secure-IC's security IP for optimal protection.
• COONTECminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to strengthen embedded cybersecurity in South Korea, with COONTEC serving as channel partner for Secure-IC's solutions in the Korean market.
• MosChipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to provide turnkey ASIC solutions with embedded security for edge applications, combining MosChip's ASIC design expertise with Secure-IC's security technology.
• UnseenlabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to retrofit satellites already in mission mode with capability to secure and authenticate data using Post-Quantum Cryptography, enabling quantum-resistant satellite communications.
• DARPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with U.S. DARPA to foster security technology innovation, supporting advanced research in embedded cybersecurity.
• Silex InsightcoreTechnology or IntegrationAcquisition of Silex Insight's security business to accelerate chip-to-cloud plan and develop next-generation embedded cybersecurity solutions, bringing new security IP and customer relationships.
• Silicon LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration enabling world's first PSA Level 4 certification within Silicon Labs Series 3's Secure Vault, demonstrating Secure-IC's security technology meets highest IoT security standards.
• MediaTekcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIntegration of Securyzr technology in MediaTek's Dimensity 9300 mobile processor, demonstrating Secure-IC's security IP in flagship smartphone chipset.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Microchip Technology:
• Arm: Arm's TrustZone and Cortex-M security extensions, plus its emerging Chiplet System Architecture, compete with Secure-IC's iSE and S500 neo offerings while reaching the global Arm licensee base of chip designers.
• Synopsys: Synopsys DesignWare Security IP offers crypto processors, secure elements, and root-of-trust IP as part of its much broader IP and EDA portfolio, competing head-on with Secure-IC's IP cores while bundling them with the leading EDA toolchain.
• NXP Semiconductors: NXP offers secure element chips and EdgeVerse security solutions for automotive, IoT, and industrial — overlapping Secure-IC's automotive and IoT verticals with broader portfolio scale and direct OEM relationships.
• Infineon Technologies: Infineon's Security & Smart Card ICs business produces OPTIGA secure elements and TPMs used in automotive, industrial, and IoT — competing with Secure-IC's iSE portfolio from a much larger, IDM-backed position.
• STMicroelectronics: ST's ST33 secure element family and STM32Trust ecosystem serve automotive, banking, and IoT security use cases that directly overlap Secure-IC's iSE and Securyzr offerings for similar Tier 1 and OEM customers.

Direct peers

• Rambus: Rambus operates a Security IP division offering crypto cores, secure protocol engines, and hardware roots of trust for SoC designers — directly overlapping Secure-IC's Securyzr IP licensing and integrated Secure Element offerings for similar semiconductor customers.
• Intrinsic ID: Intrinsic ID specializes in Physically Unclonable Function (PUF) technology for key storage and device identity — directly overlapping Secure-IC's PUF IP core and competing for the same semiconductor design-in opportunities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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