Thales Builds Cryptographic Security for the Age of AI and Post-Quantum Computing
According to the 2026 Thales Data Threat Report, the threat of Harvest Now, Decrypt Later (HNDL) attacks was the top-cited risk, with 59% of organisations reporting that they are prototyping and evaluating post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms to prepare for the quantum era. To help organisations turn this readiness into deployment, Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies, today announced the launch of Luna 8, its next-generation hardware security module. Designed for the transition to post-quantum cryptography, Luna 8 enables organisations to securely store, protect, and manage cryptographic keys with market-leading performance, scalability, and speed. [Thales lau…Final (1) | PDF]
As organisations face growing pressure from emerging quantum threats, expanding AI workloads, and evolving stringent regulatory requirements, Luna 8 provides the performance, security, and cryptographic agility needed to protect sensitive data, applications, and digital identities. [Thales lau…Final (1) | PDF]
“The risks that quantum computing poses to encryption standards are unprecedented,” said Andy Zollo, SVP Application & Data Security, Thales CSP.“Enterprises need to build post-quantum readiness through cryptographic agility. Powered by our custom-designed cryptographic processor, Luna 8 delivers high-performance support for both current and post-quantum algorithms, while helping customers maintain control over security.” [Thales lau…Final (1) | PDF]
“The new quantum-safe HSM from Thales enables us to support multiple secure environments while simplifying operations and making more efficient use of our infrastructure,” said Jack Zhou, CIO at HKVAX.“The flexibility to support multiple use cases, applications, and business needs over time helps us maximise hardware investments. The combination of predictable performance and high availability gives our IT and security teams the assurance they need to operate efficiently and deliver consistent service to our stakeholders.” [Thales lau…Final (1) | PDF]
“Integration, automation, and scalability are increasingly important considerations for organisations modernising their cryptographic infrastructure,” said Michela Menting, Vice President, Research, at ABI Research.“Luna 8 combines support for post-quantum cryptography with the flexibility organisations need to adapt as security requirements constantly evolve.” [Thales lau…Final (1) | PDF]
Key Advantages of the Luna 8 HSM Include:
- Quantum Readiness: Luna 8 secures the cryptographic keys underpinning critical enterprise services such as PKI, certificate management, authentication, digital signing, and identities, while providing a seamless path to post-quantum cryptography without disrupting existing investments. [Thales lau…Final (1) | PDF]
- Performance: With orders-of-magnitude faster cryptographic operations, Luna 8 delivers the performance needed for the most demanding applications. [Thales lau…Final (1) | PDF]
- Scalability: It scales effortlessly from enterprise deployments to hyperscale environments, supporting rapidly growing cryptographic workloads without compromise. [Thales lau…Final (1) | PDF]
- Future-Proof: Its upgradeable architecture makes it easy to introduce new algorithms, standards, and capabilities, ensuring it remains secure, adaptable, and future-ready for years to come. [Thales lau…Final (1) | PDF]
- Portability: Seamless migration for existing customers, as it uses the same ancillaries and interfaces without requiring changes to current applications. [Thales lau…Final (1) | PDF]
- Flexibility: Luna 8 is delivered on a unified hardware appliance designed to support a variety of cryptographic applications. Future releases will also support payShield 11K, extending the platform to payment HSMs that protect payment transactions, PINs, and sensitive cryptographic keys used by banks and payment providers worldwide.
