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Expleo partners with Keyfactor on cryptography solutions

Expleo has signed a strategic partnership with identity-first security solutions provider Keyfactor, to offer its clients across all industries Keyfactor’s cybersecurity solutions, designed to help businesses address the ever-changing cyber-threat landscape.



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Expleo has over 50 years of experience as a trusted partner delivering engineering, technology and consulting services to some of the world’s largest names, supporting them as they adapt to new technological and business trends. With the threat landscape changing all the time, businesses in industries such as aerospace, automotive, life sciences and transport are under pressure to regularly adapt to ensure the security of their operations and customers.

Through this partnership, Expleo will offer support across the following cybersecurity and cryptography domains:

  • Post-quantum transition: preparation and adaptation to help build robust and resilient cryptographic systems against the evolving landscape of quantum computing threats.
  • PKI modernisation and consolidation: update and unify public key infrastructures for more efficient and secure management.
  • Cryptographic governance: implementation of robust policies and procedures for optimal cryptographic resources.
  • Crypto agility and lifecycle management: Rapid adaptation to technological advancements and new threats.
  • Secure provisioning and deployment: implementation of cryptographic mechanisms for devices and applications in enterprise settings.
  • Regulatory compliance: support complying with global and local regulatory standards, including NIS2, DORA, CRA and IEC 62443.

Expleo’s experience and expertise in cybersecurity and applied cryptography in industrial domains (railway, aerospace, space, automotive, life sciences), combined with Keyfactor’s technological prowess in digital trust-based security, will enable the provision of effective and relevant solutions.

Dinesh Mohan, Global Head – Tech & Digital Services of Expleo commented on the partnership: “Many of our clients work in highly regulated, high-value industries where safety and cybersecurity are non-negotiable. By combining our proven industry expertise with Keyfactor’s suite of solutions, our clients can build cryptographic resilience into their operations and manage related challenges including PQC transition.”

Mark Mason, VP Partner Sales – EMEA, Keyfactor said: “As we move closer to the era of quantum computing — and with the EU now publishing a clear timeline for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) adoption — organisations must begin prioritising PQC today to ensure their security tomorrow. As a market leader in digital trust, Keyfactor is proud to be at the forefront of this shift — enabling organisations to prepare with confidence through our industry-leading PKI, digital signature, and certificate lifecycle management solutions. Our dedicated cryptography lab, capable of issuing quantum-resistant certificates in just minutes, further strengthens this readiness. We’re delighted to partner with Expleo to support companies across EMEA on their journey to a quantum-secure future.”

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