Quantum eMotion Engages Lightship Security for NIST FIPS 140-3 Validation of Its Quantum Crypto Module

Executive Summary

• Quantum eMotion Corp. has entered into a contract with Lightship Security Inc. to perform FIPS 140‑3 validation of its Quantum Crypto Module, advancing toward NIST certification.
• The validation will cover algorithm, entropy, and functional testing under the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) and Entropy Source Validation (ESV).
• CEO Dr. Francis Bellido highlighted the milestone as a key step to strengthen trust, compliance, and market deployment in sectors such as healthcare, finance, and defence.

Key Details

• Contract signed with Lightship Security Inc., an accredited Canadian laboratory recognized by NIST for FIPS 140‑3 validation.
• Validation scope includes algorithm testing, entropy source verification, and functional testing under CMVP and ESV programs.
• Successful FIPS 140‑3 validation is required for compliance with U.S. and Canadian cybersecurity standards and is essential for deployment in regulated industries.
• Quantum eMotion aims to leverage the certification to expand its quantum‑entropy technology into financial services, healthcare, blockchain, cloud security, government networks, IoT, automotive, and consumer electronics.

Notable Quotes

• “FIPS 140‑3 certification represents the gold standard for cryptographic security,” said Dr. Francis Bellido, CEO of Quantum eMotion. “By engaging Lightship Security—one of the most respected and effective validation labs—we are strengthening the trust and compliance foundation of our quantum‑entropy technology and advancing toward full certification with NIST.”