Secafy
Secafy Co., Ltd. is a Kobe University spin-off providing hardware security evaluation, electromagnetic noise measurement, and physical attack countermeasure services to Japanese electronic device manufacturers and semiconductor/IC designers, anchored by partnerships with Panasonic Industry and a NEDO-funded R&D contract.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2023
- HeadquartersHyogo, Japan
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Secafy does
Secafy Co., Ltd. (株式会社セカフィー) is a Kobe University spin-off founded in February 2023 that provides professional services for hardware security assurance of semiconductors and electronic devices. The company's portfolio centers on three service lines: (1) hardware security evaluation (penetration testing, side-channel attack evaluation, and fault injection testing), (2) electromagnetic noise measurement and EMC analysis, and (3) joint research and contracted R&D. A fourth, more recently introduced offering — Physical Attack Countermeasure Support — covers both circuit-level countermeasures at the IC design stage and post-design package/board-level countermeasures, moving the company from assessment into implementation work.
The underlying technology is built on two proprietary pillars: hardware noise evaluation technology and hardware security analysis technology, both rooted in Kobe University research. Secafy has developed advanced pre-silicon side-channel leakage simulation capabilities, including a novel hybrid simulation approach co-developed with EDA vendor Ansys, as well as high-order masking techniques using Wave Dynamic Differential Logic (WDDL). High-resolution, proximity-capable electromagnetic noise measurement rounds out the technical stack. The team is led by Prof. Makoto Nagata (an IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society Distinguished Lecturer with ~30 years of semiconductor research) and includes Prof. Takuji Miki, who first demonstrated side-channel attacks on analog-to-digital converters.
Secafy generates revenue through quote-based, customized professional services engagements targeting electronic device manufacturers and semiconductor/IC designers in Japan. The company serves a small number of named commercial and institutional relationships — most prominently Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. and Kobe University — and supplements customer-funded work with multi-year government-backed R&D under a NEDO contract executed via the Cyber Research Consortium (running through March 2028). Go-to-market is driven by direct enterprise engagement, annual presence at CEATEC, and ongoing academic conference participation (DAC, VLSI Symposium, Asian HOST, DATE), with paid-in capital of ¥5.303 million and a headcount of 1-10 as of the latest reporting.
Secafy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Secafy
- Legal name
- Secafy Co., Ltd.
- Website
- https://secafy.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2023
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Secafy Co., Ltd. is a Kobe University spin-off providing hardware security evaluation, electromagnetic noise measurement, and physical attack countermeasure services to Japanese electronic device manufacturers and semiconductor/IC designers, anchored by partnerships with Panasonic Industry and a NEDO-funded R&D contract.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Secafy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hardware Security Consulting
- NAICS
- Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)
- SIC
- Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hardware Security EDA & IP (Secure Design, PUF, Crypto, Anti-Tamper) (HDAHAFAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Security & Trusted Hardware ICs (Secure Element/TPM/Crypto) (HDAHABAF), Confidential Computing & Hardware-backed Protection (TEE/HSM) (HDADAFAJ)
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Where Secafy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hyogo
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
Secafy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Security Evaluation Services: Professional services for evaluating hardware security vulnerabilities in electronic devices through penetration testing and vulnerability analysis. Services include side-channel attack evaluation, fault injection testing, and comprehensive security assessments.
- Physical Attack Countermeasure Services: Circuit-level countermeasures (IC design stage) and post-design countermeasures (package/board level) for side-channel attacks and fault injection attacks.
- Electromagnetic Noise Measurement Services: Measurement and analysis of electromagnetic noise from electronic devices, including high-sensitivity measurements and EMC evaluation through wireless communication interference analysis.
- Joint Research and R&D Services: Collaborative research and contracted R&D services for hardware security and electromagnetic measurement, including investigation of emerging hardware attack methods and countermeasure development.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Secafy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Secafy provides professional hardware security evaluation and electromagnetic noise measurement services for electronic device manufacturers and semiconductor companies. Its offerings include penetration testing for physical attacks (side-channel and fault injection), circuit-level and package/board-level countermeasure design, and joint research on emerging hardware attack methods and defenses. The firm leverages proprietary simulation techniques to identify hardware security vulnerabilities before silicon fabrication.
Product overview
Secafy offers a portfolio of three core hardware security services: Hardware Security Evaluation (penetration testing), Electromagnetic Noise Measurement, and Joint Research. Their service suite is complemented by a dedicated Physical Attack Countermeasure Support offering that covers both circuit-level countermeasures at IC design stage and post-design package/board-level countermeasures. The company leverages core competencies in hardware noise evaluation technology and hardware security analysis technology to provide threat assessment, EM measurement, and collaborative R&D.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Hardware Security Evaluation (Penetration Test) Hardware security evaluation service that identifies hardware security vulnerabilities in electronic products through penetration testing, enabling customers to develop devices with high hardware security performance. Targets manufacturers of electronic devices requiring security assurance.
- Measurement for Electromagnetic Noise Measurement and analysis of electromagnetic noise generated by electronic devices, including high-sensitivity measurements and EMC evaluation through interference analysis with wireless communication. Targets electronics companies needing EMC compliance and noise characterization.
- Joint Research Collaborative research and contracted R&D leveraging Secafy's hardware security and electromagnetic noise evaluation capabilities, including study of future hardware attack methods and development of countermeasures against hardware attacks. Targets semiconductor and electronics companies seeking joint investigation.
- Physical Attack Countermeasure Support Service Countermeasure design support for physical attacks, including circuit-level countermeasures at the IC design stage (incorporating resistance to physical attacks) and post-design countermeasures at the package and board level for products already on the market, utilizing analog circuit technology expertise. Targets semiconductor/IC designers and electronics manufacturers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Award-winning research recognized at major international conferences (DAC, VLSI Symposium, DATE, Asian HOST)
Companies that use Secafy
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Secafy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Secafy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and notable.
- Kobe University (神戸大学)coreKobe University is the founding institution of Secafy. CEO Kazuki Monta and other team members completed doctoral programs there. The company was certified as a Kobe University spin-off venture in April 2023. Ongoing collaborative research on hardware security and noise measurement technologies between Secafy and university researchers.
- Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. (パナソニック インダストリー株式会社)majorMajor business partner and customer of Secafy. Listed as a key business partner alongside Kobe University on the company's main website.
- Cyber Research Consortium (CRC) - 一般社団法人サイバーリサーチコンソーシアムcoreSecafy signed a research and development contract with CRC for NEDO's 'Advanced Cyber Defense Function and Analysis Capability Enhancement' initiative. Contract period: July 11, 2024 to March 31, 2028. Research focuses on improving situational awareness and defense capabilities against cyber attacks.
- AnsysnotableCo-development partner on side-channel leakage simulation research. Lang Lin and Norman Chang from Ansys co-authored the award-winning DAC2025 presentation on hybrid simulation techniques for system-level side-channel leakage analysis.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Secafy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Strengths4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Secafy social profiles
Digital presenceSecafy financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Secafy leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Secafy funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Secafy M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Secafy
What does Secafy do?
Secafy provides professional hardware security evaluation and electromagnetic noise measurement services for electronic device manufacturers and semiconductor companies. Its offerings include penetration testing for physical attacks (side-channel and fault injection), circuit-level and package/board-level countermeasure design, and joint research on emerging hardware attack methods and defenses. The firm leverages proprietary simulation techniques to identify hardware security vulnerabilities before silicon fabrication.
Is Secafy a public or private company?
Secafy is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Secafy founded?
Secafy was founded in 2023. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Secafy based?
Secafy is headquartered in Hyogo, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Secafy make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware Security Evaluation Services are the primary driver. The others are physical Attack Countermeasure Services, electromagnetic Noise Measurement Services and joint Research and R&D Services.
Does Secafy have an API?
No public API is recorded for Secafy.
What industry is Secafy in?
Secafy's product category is Hardware Security Consulting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAFAK, Hardware Security EDA & IP (Secure Design, PUF, Crypto, Anti-Tamper), with a secondary code of HDAHABAF, Security & Trusted Hardware ICs (Secure Element/TPM/Crypto). Its NAICS code is 541380 and its SIC code is 8734.