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QuSecure Wins Gold at the 23rd Annual International Business Awards

Trina Mabunay — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:56 +0000

Judging Panel Credits QuSecure for its Revenue Dominance and Competitive Edge, Delivering a Vital Breakthrough in PQC, Revolutionizing Quantum Cyber-readiness, and Industry Endorsements

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Aug. 25, 2026 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and cryptographic agility, today announced it earned top honors from the 23rd Annual International Business Awards, while garnering rave reviews from its global judging panel.

One judging panelist commented, “QuSecure’s ability to drastically reduce quantum migration costs and timelines provides an undeniable competitive edge. Their overwhelming government revenue dominance and prominent placement in key cybersecurity readiness guidelines strongly validate their position as an elite leader in quantum security.”

Award winners out of more than 3,400 nominations were determined based on average scores from judges, more than 300 business professionals serving on 11 specialized committees, during the independent judging process in June and July. QuSecure won a Gold International Business Award for its PQC platform QuProtect R3 in the Cybersecurity Solution category.

Other independent judges’ comments included:

“QuProtect R3 sets an outstanding standard for quantum resilient cybersecurity.”
“Its unique crypto-agility approach, strong industry recognition and measurable improvements in cost and deployment time reflect exceptional leadership.”
“QuSecure tackles quantum threats early with a genuinely novel crypto agility approach.”
“I am impressed with your use of the QuProtect R3 platform by QuSecure to revolutionize quantum cyber-readiness.”
“By introducing an industry-first Reconnaissance module, it enables organizations to instantly map encryption vulnerabilities and secure data infrastructure.”
“QuProtect R3 updates existing networks with post-quantum cryptography without needing a complete infrastructure overhaul.”
“QuSecure’s QuProtect R3 delivers a vital breakthrough in post-quantum cryptography.”
“Its crypto agile platform enables automated asset discovery, real time remediation, and instant Cryptographic Bill of Materials generation without code rewrites.”

“The International Business Awards are some of the most sought after awards each year, partly because winners are selected by a judging panel of hundreds of professionals across the globe,” said Joey Lupo, QuSecure Product Manager. “It is truly gratifying to see the judges’ recognition of QuSecure’s innovation, market leadership, validation in the industry, and revenue growth.”

Further details about The International Business Awards and the lists of Stevie Award winners are available at iba.stevieawards.com.

About the Stevie Awards

Founded in 2002, the Stevie Awards honor achievements in the workplace worldwide. The name Stevie is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning crowned. Each year the Stevie Awards receive more than 12,000 nominations from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories. Learn more at stevieawards.com.

QuSecure's Post-Quantum Cryptography Solutions Now Available on Carahsoft's GSA Schedule Contract

Trina Mabunay — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:05:38 +0000

Contract Addition Enhances Availability of QuSecure’s QuProtect R3 Platform for the Public Sector

SAN MATEO, Calf., and RESTON, Va. - Aug. 11, 2026 -QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and cryptographic agility, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced that QuSecure’s post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and cryptographic-agility solutions have been added to Carahsoft’s GSA Schedule contract, expanding access to the QuProtect R3 platform for U.S. Government teams.

“Adding QuProtect R3 to Carahsoft’s GSA Schedule contract is an important step in helping Government agencies move from planning to execution on post-quantum security,” said Garfield Jones, QuSecure Senior Vice President of Research and Technology Strategy. “The timelines are no longer theoretical. Key establishment must be upgraded by the end of 2030, and digital signatures by the end of 2031. Agencies are being asked to address cryptographic vulnerabilities, build crypto-agility and prepare production systems for new standards without disrupting critical operations — which is why we’re seeing rising demand for solutions like QuProtect R3 that can fast-track these upgrades without changing underlying code or infrastructure.”

“This partnership removes a major procurement obstacle and gives Government customers a faster path to deploy QuProtect R3 through a vehicle they already know and trust,” Jones continued. “That matters because the quantum migration is not a one-time upgrade. It is an operational shift toward stronger, more resilient infrastructure that can adapt as threats, standards and mission requirements continue to evolve.”

QuSecure’s QuProtect R3 platform is a fully integrated, production-ready solution designed to help organizations discover, remediate and manage cryptographic risks as they transition to post-quantum security. The platform unifies three core capabilities—continuous discovery, active remediation and real-time reporting—into a single system that provides complete visibility into an organization’s cryptographic environment. Through its recon module, QuProtect R3 delivers a live inventory of cryptographic assets across cloud, on-premise and legacy systems, enabling teams to quickly identify vulnerabilities and prioritize risk before they can be exploited, visibility that periodic, point-in-time audits can’t provide. Its resilience capabilities allow agencies to upgrade encryption and implement quantum-resistant algorithms without system downtime, code changes or costly infrastructure overhauls, the rip-and-replace approach legacy cryptographic upgrades have historically required, while built-in reporting tools generate automated compliance outputs such as Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOMs) aligned to evolving Federal standards.

QuProtect R3 provides a streamlined and cost-effective path to achieving quantum readiness while maintaining operational continuity. That path is increasingly urgent: recent Federal guidance and executive action have set December 31, 2030, as the deadline for key-establishment upgrades and December 31, 2031, for digital-signature upgrades on high-value Federal systems, narrowing agencies’ runway to modernize. This platform empowers IT and security teams with centralized control, policy-based crypto-agility and the ability to modernize encryption across complex environments without disrupting mission-critical systems. By combining rapid visibility, simplified remediation workflows and audit-ready reporting, QuProtect R3 is helping Government teams meet emerging security mandates, strengthen Zero Trust architectures and proactively defend against both current and future threats.

“We are pleased to add QuSecure’s post-quantum cryptography solutions to Carahsoft’s GSA Schedule contract, further strengthening our portfolio of advanced technologies available to the Public Sector,” said Natalie Gregory, Vice President overseeing the QuSecure Team at Carahsoft. “As our customers prepare for the transition to post-quantum security, access to proven, scalable solutions that address evolving cryptographic risk is critical. Together with our reseller partners, we are committed to helping accelerate quantum readiness and enhance security resilience with the QuProtect R3 platform.”

QuSecure’s solutions are available through Carahsoft’s GSA Schedule No. 47QSWA18D008F, SEWP V contracts NNG15SC03B and NNG15SC27B, ITES-SW2 Contract W52P1J-20-D-0042, NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement #AR2472 and OMNIA Partners Contract #R240303. For more information, contact the Carahsoft Team at (571) 662-4771 or QuSecure@carahsoft.com; or learn more about QuProtect R3 use cases for Government.

About Carahsoft
Carahsoft Technology Corp. is The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, supporting Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local Government agencies and Education and Healthcare markets. As the Master Government Aggregator® for our vendor partners, we deliver solutions for Quantum Computing, Cybersecurity, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Experience and Engagement, Open Source and more. Working with resellers, systems integrators and consultants, our sales and marketing teams provide industry leading IT products, services and training through hundreds of contract vehicles. Visit us at www.carahsoft.com.

QuSecure Recognized as a Sample Vendor for Crypto-Agility in Three Separate Gartner® Hype Cycle™ Reports

Trina Mabunay — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:00:33 +0000

Crypto-Agility is Critical for Post-Quantum Cryptography so Organizations Can Quickly Change Algorithms without Rebuilding or Replacing Systems as Standards, Threats and Regulatory Requirements Evolve

SAN MATEO, Calif. — July 31, 2026 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and cryptographic agility, today announced it has been recognized by Gartner as a Sample Vendor for crypto-agility solutions in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Zero-Trust Technology1, the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Application Security2, and the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Data Security Technologies3.

QuSecure feels this recognition confirms its advancements in PQC and its mission to ensure public and private sector organizations are secure ahead of looming quantum computing threats to data security. In its view, inclusion in these three reports comes as post-quantum migration timelines compress toward 2029 targets, increasing pressures on organizations to move from planning to execution amid rising “store now, decrypt later” threats and new standards from NIST and CNSA 2.0.

“Gartner’s recognition of QuSecure in my view reflects the excellence and trust the team has built in the industry over the past seven years,” said Rebecca Krauthamer, QuSecure CEO and Co-Founder. “As timelines for quantum-safe adoption shrink to 2029 and 2030 for organizations across the world, the crypto-agility migration has become core to annual operating plans. Organizations need visibility into their cryptographic environments, policy-based control, and a practical path to migrate without redesigning applications or replacing hardware. QuProtect R3 was built for that operating reality, enabling quantum-resilient cryptography across enterprise IT, tactical networks, and mission-critical environments at a tenth of the time and cost of status quo migration methods.”

According to Gartner, “There is a 75% chance that nation-state actors will have a cryptographically relevant quantum computer around 2030, necessitating the move to PQC alternatives…Cryptography usage is growing and the systems using cryptography are becoming more dynamic, demanding more scalable, efficient and agile management practices to support them…Emerging regulations and other mandates are directly or indirectly requiring crypto-agility, such as PCI-DSS, DORA and CA/Browser Forum Ballot SC081.”1

QuSecure’s solutions are uniquely designed to deliver a cryptographic security layer across integrated and distributed defense networks, including centralized cryptographic management (including automated cryptography discovery and cryptographic inventory management) and PQC. They are built on NIST PQC algorithms, securing defense communications today and future-proofing missile defense systems. QuSecure’s crypto-agile and zero trust cryptography solutions provide anti-fragile, resilient, network encryption using PQC ciphers to secure network infrastructure, nodes, and applications from adversaries.

According to Gartner, “Cryptography algorithms and associated parameters require maintenance. This can include the periodic rotation of keys and certificates, migrations to safer alternatives as computing power improves and once-secure algorithms and key lengths become deprecated, and urgent change in response to compromise. The more crypto-agile your implementation and management of cryptography is, the more seamless and efficient this cryptographic maintenance becomes.”2

Gartner Hype Cycle for Zero-Trust Technology, 2026, by Thomas Lintemuth and Andrew Lerner, July 21, 2026.
Gartner Hype Cycle for Application Security, 2026, by Dionisio Zumerle, July 21, 2026.
Gartner Hype Cycle for Data Security Technologies, 2026, by Andrew Bales, June 23, 2026.

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QuSecure QuProtect R3 Listed in AWS "ICMP" for the U.S. Federal Government

Trina Mabunay — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:33 +0000

Availability Through AWS ICMP Gives Federal and Intelligence Community Organizations Streamlined Access to QuSecure’s Crypto-Agility and Post-Quantum Cryptography Platform

SAN MATEO, Calif. — July 14, 2026 — QuSecure™, Inc., a post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and cryptographic-agility company helping organizations manage cryptographic risk and prepare for quantum-resilient security, today announced that it listed QuProtect R3™ in the AWS Marketplace for the U.S. Intelligence Community (ICMP). ICMP is a curated digital catalog from Amazon Web Services (AWS) that makes it easy to discover, purchase, and deploy software packages and applications from vendors that specialize in supporting government customers.

QuProtect R3 is a post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and crypto-agility platform that helps government organizations discover, inventory, manage, and enforce cryptographic policy across existing networks. The platform enables migration to quantum-resilient cryptography without requiring application redesign or hardware replacement while protecting sensitive data and communications across enterprise IT environments, tactical networks, and mission-critical operations.

“Government agencies need practical ways to prepare for post-quantum cryptography while maintaining security across today’s systems,” said Brian Cunningham, QuSecure EVP of Strategy & Growth. “QuProtect R3 can help organizations assess cryptographic exposure, manage cryptographic policy, and deploy quantum-resilient protections across existing environments. We are pleased to offer QuProtect R3 on ICMP to give more federal customers access to QuSecure’s technology.”

U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Doug Small Joins QuSecure Federal Advisory Board as Agencies Accelerate Quantum Security Migration Plans

Trina Mabunay — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:21 +0000

Small Brings 35+ Years of U.S. Navy Information and Operational Leadership to QuSecure as Agencies Enter Critical Time to Meet Executive Order and Department of War Post-Quantum Security Mandates

SAN MATEO, Calif. — July 7, 2026 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and cryptographic agility, today announced that U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Doug Small has joined its Federal Advisory Board (FAB).

Admiral Small (Ret.) joins QuSecure as federal agencies move from planning to execution on PQC migration initiatives, in part driven by official directives. Last month, the U.S. Department of War (DoW) released the DoW Post-Quantum Cryptography Strategy, which mandates a department-wide shift to secure communications, data, and command and control systems against emerging quantum computing threats. The effort came on the heels of the President’s Executive Order 14409, “Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks,” fueling the national post-quantum security movement.

Admiral Small most recently served as the Commander of the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), where he exercised executive leadership over a $6B annual budget and a global workforce of 11,000 professionals. Throughout his 35+-year career in the U.S. Navy, Admiral Small led some of the military’s most complex technical and operational information systems initiatives. From 2020 to 2024, he served as the first Direct Reporting Program Manager for Project Overmatch, a highest-priority effort to complete a generational update to the Navy’s operational architecture, delivering across all domains.

“Doug is an executive leader with a proven track record of driving large-scale innovation and disruptive acquisition strategies within the Department of Defense,” said Brian Cunningham, EVP Strategy & Growth, QuSecure. “He has deep expertise in high-tech systems development and production, cybersecurity leadership, and helping federal agencies navigate the national security landscape. He will be a tremendous resource as we meet growing demand from agencies looking to meet post-quantum requirements and cryptographic agility with operational continuity.”

Prior to NAVWAR, Admiral Small served as the Program Executive Officer for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), where he was accountable for the development, delivery, and sustainment of all surface navy sensor, combat, and weapon systems. His expertise in “disruptive acquisition” allowed him to partner across military branches to deliver the first-ever virtualized combat systems and integrated missile launch platforms. He has also chaired NATO and bilateral cooperative programs, and developed strategies that synchronized defense efforts among global allies. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the Naval Postgraduate School, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Marquette University.

“Our competitors are unrelenting in their efforts to acquire our secrets, and they’re becoming armed with AI-enabled tools and soon quantum computing,” said Small. “It is more important than ever that we bring real agility and post-quantum security for our nation’s information protection.”

The QuSecure Federal Advisory Board (FAB) is a distinguished group of former senior military, intelligence, and government officials established to guide QuSecure’s work with U.S. Government agencies.

Former CIA Chief Digital and Innovation Officer Eman Blair Joins QuSecure Federal Advisory Board as Federal Agencies Accelerate Quantum Security Plans

Trina Mabunay — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:29 +0000

Blair Brings 20+ Years of Intelligence Community Leadership to QuSecure as Federal Agencies Enter a Critical Phase of Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration

SAN MATEO, Calif. — June 18, 2026 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and cryptographic agility, today announced that Eman Blair, former CIA Senior Intelligence Service Officer, has joined its Federal Advisory Board.

Blair joins QuSecure as federal agencies move from planning to execution on PQC migration initiatives. Following NIST’s standardization of post-quantum algorithms and the implementation of federal directives, including CNSA 2.0 which mandates quantum readiness by 2027, federal agencies are increasingly focused on identifying vulnerable cryptography and modernizing cryptographic infrastructure for a quantum-secure future.

Blair retired from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in 2023 after more than two decades of service, earning the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal. She held senior executive roles spanning data, cyber, cloud adoption, digital innovation, and defense coordination, including titles of Chief Data Officer, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Chief of Digital Innovation for Europe and the Counterterrorism Mission Center, and Senior Representative of the CIA Director to the Department of Defense. She also served as Chief of Leadership Development at the CIA Leadership Academy; and holds graduate degrees from Durham University and the University of Maryland, and a bachelor’s degree from Kuwait University.

“Eman spent her career leading some of the most complex data, cyber, and technology modernization efforts in government,” said Brian Cunningham, EVP Strategy & Growth, QuSecure. “As agencies implement post-quantum requirements, her experience managing mission-critical systems at scale provides valuable insight into how organizations can modernize cryptography while maintaining operational continuity.”

“During my career at the CIA, I watched the quantum threat move from theoretical to near-term,” said Blair, Former CIA Senior Executive. “The institutions I served and the systems I helped build are exactly what adversaries with quantum capabilities will target. QuSecure is focused on making post-quantum protection operational for the organizations that need it most. That is why I joined their Federal Advisory Board.”

QuSecure Named a 2026 Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum for its Post-Quantum Cryptography Leadership

Trina Mabunay — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:32 +0000

Leading Post-Quantum Cryptography Company QuSecure Recognized Due to its Cutting-Edge Technology and Potential Impact to the World

SAN MATEO, Calif. — June 10, 2026 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and cryptographic agility, today announced that the World Economic Forum (WEF) has named the company as a 2026 Technology Pioneer. Each year the WEF awards leading early-stage start-ups from around the globe for their cutting-edge technologies with the potential to improve the world.

The 2026 cohort highlights the major trends in global innovation, from AI infrastructure and robotics to quantum systems, advanced energy, biotechnology, and next -generation materials. Past WEF Technology Pioneers include Google, Palantir, PayPal, Twitter, Cloudflare, Okta, Dropbox, Nvidia, GitHub, and Red Hat, which were recognized while in their startup phases.

“QuSecure is honored to be named to this select list and join a global community of innovators contributing ideas, expertise, and technology to conversations shaping the future of industries and society,” said QuSecure CEO Rebecca Krauthamer. “We look forward to engaging with leaders across industries, governments, and civil society through the Forum’s global platform.”

World Economic Forum
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Technology Pioneers
Launched in 2000, the Technology Pioneers is a leading community for early-stage companies from around the world that are shaping the future through breakthrough technologies and innovations. These companies are selected for their potential to have a significant impact on business and society and are invited to engage with public and private sector leaders through the World Economic Forum’s global platform. The Technology Pioneers community is part of the Innovator Communities at the World Economic Forum, which convene the world’s leading global start-ups across different growth stages, from early-stage Technology Pioneers to growth-stage Global Innovators and unicorn companies valued at more than $1 billion.

QuSecure Named 2026 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium Innovation Showcase Finalist

Meg Gleason — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:38 +0000

Company to Present QuProtect R3, its Crypto-Agile Platform for Enterprise Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration, as One of 10 Startups Selected for Top CIO Event

SAN MATEO, Calif. — May 13, 2026 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and cryptographic agility, today announced it was named one of 10 finalists for the 2026 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium Innovation Showcase, taking place May 18 - 19 in Cambridge, Mass. QuSecure will present QuProtect R3™, its crypto-agile platform for managing enterprise post-quantum migration without code or infrastructure changes.

“Previous winners have transformed the IT ecosystem with innovative solutions that have led to IPOs, multi-billion-dollar valuations, and acquisitions,” said Innovation Showcase Chair Anton Teoderescu. “The networking, professional growth, and business opportunities awaiting the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium’s class of 2026 are limitless.”

“CIOs are under growing pressure to modernize cryptography without disrupting the systems their organizations depend on,” said Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO of QuSecure. “Being selected for the MIT Sloan CIO Showcase is an honor, following companies like Okra and HashiCorp, and underscores the growing prominence of quantum-safe crypto agility in CIO roadmaps.”

About the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium

The MIT Sloan CIO Symposium is the premier global conference for CIOs and digital business executives. CIOs, CDOs and senior IT executives explore enterprise technology innovations, business practices and receive actionable information that enables them to meet the challenges of today and the future. For more information visit mitcio.com, and engage with the Symposium on LinkedIn.

QuSecure Earns Gold Award for Post-Quantum Cryptography Leadership from American Business Awards as Industry Shifts to Active Migration

Yasmeen Dao — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:37 +0000

Gold Stevie Award for Cybersecurity Company and Bronze Cybersecurity Solution Stevie Award Recognize QuSecure’s Crypto-agile Infrastructure Innovation in 24th Annual American Business Awards Program

SAN MATEO, Calif. — April 30, 2026 —As post-quantum cryptography shifts from long-term planning to near-term requirement following NIST standardization and new federal mandates, QuSecure™, Inc., today announced it has received industry recognition for its company success and crypto-agility platform, QuProtect R3. The company earned Gold and Bronze Stevie® Awards in The 2026 American Business Awards® Program, reflecting growing demand for solutions that enable organizations to upgrade cryptography without disrupting existing infrastructure.

The American Business Awards are the U.S. premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S. are eligible to submit nominations. More than 3,700 nominations from individuals and organizations were submitted for consideration in a wide range of categories. More than 230 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year’s Stevie Award winners. Details about The American Business Awards and the list of 2026 Stevie winners are available at ABA.StevieAwards.com.

QuSecure was named the overall winner in the Cybersecurity - Small Company award category, and its QuProtect R3 solution was honored in the Cybersecurity Solution new product award category.

“Organizations across the United States continue to set a high standard for innovation and performance,” said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller. “The breadth and quality of nominations submitted to The 2026 American Business Awards reflect a dynamic and competitive business environment, where organizations are finding new ways to drive growth, deliver value, and make an impact.”

The QuSecure recognition comes as post-quantum migration timelines compress toward 2029 targets, increasing pressures on organizations to move from planning to execution amid rising “store now, decrypt later” threats and new standards from NIST and CNSA 2.0.

“Being recognized by The American Business Awards validates what our customers are already experiencing,” said Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO and Co-founder of QuSecure. “Organizations do not have to choose between operational continuity and quantum-ready security. QuProtect R3 gives security teams a permanent control plane for cryptography so they can enforce policy, rotate algorithms, and meet compliance requirements from a single platform, without removing or replacing existing encryption or infrastructure.”

About the Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the new Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes, as well as the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding workplace performance worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at www.StevieAwards.com.

On World Quantum Day, QuSecure Shares Predictions for Next Phase of Post-Quantum Migration

Meg Gleason — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:45 +0000

Drawing on Five Years’ Experience Deploying Post-Quantum, QuSecure Says PQC Market is Splitting Between Early Movers and Laggards as Google, Cloudflare and India Sharpen 2029 Timelines

SAN MATEO, Calif. — April 14, 2026 — 2029 milestones from Google, Cloudflare and India show that post-quantum migration is no longer a future-readiness exercise, but an operational timeline problem many organizations will realize they have underestimated.

Google introduced a 2029 target for migrating its own infrastructure to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and published research suggesting that quantum resources required to break widely used cryptography may be significantly lower than previously estimated. Cloudflare accelerated its target for full post-quantum security to 2029, while India has set a 2029 target for securing critical information infrastructure. Together, these developments signal for many business leaders that organizations which do not start now may not finish in time.

On World Quantum Day 2026, QuSecure™, Inc., the market leader in PQC and cryptographic agility, advises that for most enterprises the more urgent question is no longer when “Q-Day” will arrive. It is how long their own migrations will take.

“Too much of the conversation is still centered on when cryptographically relevant quantum computers will fully arrive, and not enough on how long migration actually takes,” said Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO and co-founder of QuSecure. “That is the real operational risk. The organizations that wait for certainty before they start will delay the one thing that will give them real clarity: Hands-on experience migrating their systems.”

Drawing on five years’ experience deploying post-quantum solutions for visionary leaders, operators from U.S. defense agencies and global private organizations, QuSecure shares three predictions for what will come next in the PQC market:

1. Execution will overtake planning

The organizations that move first learn faster and spend less than the ones with elaborate road maps.
Many organizations still approach post-quantum migration as a prolonged discovery, inventory, and road-mapping exercise. That approach is unlikely to hold as boards, management teams, and regulators push for visible results. In QuSecure’s experience, organizations learn faster from prioritized pilots and phased implementation than from exhaustive upfront planning. Discovery should accelerate migration, not postpone it. The most successful organizations QuSecure has worked with built a more complete understanding of their cryptographic environments at a fraction of the cost of comparably sized peers by piloting early across business-relevant use cases instead of waiting to perfect the road map before starting.

2. Legacy systems will make non-disruptive migration the default

No organization is going to rip and replace critical infrastructure on a compressed timeline.
Organizations will move away from approaches that require large-scale replacement of existing systems and toward methods that upgrade cryptography without disrupting operations. Many critical systems still depend on legacy infrastructure that is difficult, risky, or unrealistic to replace on a compressed schedule. As more organizations begin their migrations, the ability to introduce PQC and crypto-agility while preserving uptime and compatibility will become the preferred path.

3. Crypto-agility will become non-negotiable

A one-time cryptographic patch will not be enough in a world where both standards and threats evolve.
As organizations better understand the scale of their migration efforts, they will inevitably realize that a one-time upgrade is a dead end. Standards evolve, threats accelerate, and today’s PQC standards will eventually be rendered obsolete. Early movers already understand that crypto-agility is not optional, and late movers will learn why. Recent concern around Claude Mythos, now shorthand for AI-amplified threats that outpace static defenses, has sharpened a broader point: One-off security fixes are becoming less viable. Defenses must now be as adaptive as the threats themselves. In that environment, crypto-agility will solidify as a practical requirement.

“The next few years will not be defined by awareness of quantum risk,” Krauthamer added. “They will be defined by execution. The leaders will not be the ones with the thickest slide decks. They will be the ones that start the real work soon enough to finish it.”

Prominent Silicon Valley Entrepreneur, Founder and Investor Tom Lounibos Joins Quantum Security Leader QuSecure as Strategic Advisor

Meg Gleason — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:05 +0000

QuSecure Continues to Add Deep Enterprise Experience to its Advisory Team as it Leads the Global 2000 with Quantum-safe Migration into a Post-Quantum World

SAN MATEO, Calif. — April 9, 2026 — QuSecure™, Inc., the market leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and cryptographic agility, today announced that Tom Lounibos has joined the company as a strategic advisor. Lounibos first invested in QuSecure while leading Accenture Ventures and now deepens that commitment as enterprises begin active migration to quantum-safe cryptography under accelerating PQC timelines.

Lounibos helped build six successful software companies over his 48-year career in the Silicon Valley as both an Entrepreneur and a Founder. After selling his last company SOASTA to Akamai in 2017, Lounibos became the Global Lead and Managing Partner of Accenture’s Venture Capital Group, where he and his team invested into over 80 emerging AI and quantum companies, including QuSecure. He has also served on boards of multiple Silicon Valley companies.

“In five decades of building and investing in enterprise software, I’ve seen a handful of companies that recognized a technology shift early enough to define the category around it,” said Lounibos. “QuSecure is one of them. They saw the PQC migration not as a product opportunity but as the catalyst for an entirely new layer of enterprise infrastructure, built it before the mandates arrived, and are now positioned at the center of the largest cryptographic migration in history.”

“Tom’s track record, six companies, two IPOs, and serving on one of the most active corporate venture groups in the world make him exactly the advisor you want at this stage of growth,” said Rebecca Krauthamer, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of QuSecure. “He’s built category-defining companies through the kinds of inflection points we’re entering now, and he’s done it at a scale very few people in enterprise software have matched. We’re building the infrastructure layer that every organization will rely on to manage cryptography from this point forward, and we’re doing it at a moment when the market has no choice but to move.”

QuSecure’s customers include the United States Army and Air Force, leading financial institutions, and major telecommunications, energy, and cloud services providers. In September 2025, a Post-Quantum Financial Infrastructure Framework submitted to the SEC’s Crypto Assets Task Force cited QuSecure’s banking deployment with Banco Sabadell and Accenture as a real-world precedent for successful PQC migration. Industry analysts project the PQC market will exceed $15 billion by 2030.

QuSecure Collaborating with NIST's National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to Address Post-Quantum Algorithm Migration

Yasmeen Dao — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:55:09 +0000

Consortium Promoting Awareness and Developing Practices to Ease Migration from Current Public-key Algorithms to Quantum-resilient Algorithms

SAN MATEO, Calif. — March 31, 2026 — QuSecure™, Inc., the market leader in post-quantum cybersecurity and cryptographic agility, today announced it is collaborating with the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) in the Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography Project Consortium to bring awareness to the issues involved in migrating to post-quantum algorithms and to develop practices to ease migration from current public-key algorithms to replacement algorithms.

Quantum computers capable of breaking public key cryptography threaten current information systems. NIST’s post-quantum cryptography program developed standardized quantum-resistant algorithms to protect digital information. Organizations must identify where vulnerable public key algorithms exist across hardware, software, and services and prioritize migration to NIST post-quantum cryptographic algorithms to protect data and processes from future threats.

“Public-key cryptography is widely used to protect today’s digital information,” said William Newhouse, Security Engineer, NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence. “With the advent of quantum computing, and its potential to compromise many of the current cryptographic algorithms, it is critical that organizations begin to plan for many of the technological and operational challenges that a migration to post-quantum cryptography will present. This project aims to help organizations in that effort.”

As a contributing member of the consortium, QuSecure will collaborate with Automated Cryptography Discovery and Inventory and post-quantum cryptography vendors to understand tool performance across enterprise environments and use cases. QuSecure will test solutions in NCCoE lab environments with enterprise PQC tools to identify capability gaps and strengthen post-quantum cryptography migration strategies. The company will share technical expertise and deployment barriers to improve interoperability, implementation performance, and coordination with standards bodies and industry sectors.

“This collaboration with the NCCoE brings industry leaders together to tackle one of today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges - the transition to post-quantum cryptography,” said Garfield Jones, QuSecure SVP, Research & Technology Strategy. “By working across government, industry, and academia, we can help organizations identify quantum-vulnerable systems, manage risk, and prepare for a secure, quantum-resilient future.”

The initial scope of this project will engage the industry to demonstrate the use of automated discovery tools to identify instances of quantum-vulnerable public key algorithms that are widely deployed, and to manage associated risks. Other goals include development and improvement of migration strategy, interoperability and performance of implementations, and outreach to standard developing organizations and industry sectors.

As part of NIST, the NCCoE is a collaborative hub where industry organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions work together to address businesses’ most pressing cybersecurity issues. This public-private partnership enables collaboration in the creation of practical cybersecurity solutions for specific industries, as well as for broad, cross-sector technology challenges. The NCCoE was established in 2012 by NIST in partnership with the State of Maryland and Montgomery County, Maryland. Information is available at www.nccoe.nist.gov.

QuSecure Banking Deployment Spotlighted in Proposed SEC Post-Quantum Financial Infrastructure Framework as Real-World Proof for Post-Quantum Migration

Meg Gleason — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:06 +0000

QuSecure’s Commercial Banking PQC Implementation with Banco Sabadell and Accenture Cited as Sole ‘Benchmark for Industry-wide Adoption Strategies’ by SEC

SAN MATEO, Calif. — March 19, 2026 — QuSecure™, Inc., the market leader in post-quantum cybersecurity and cryptographic agility, today announced that the Post-Quantum Financial Infrastructure Framework (PQFIF) submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Assets Task Force specifically cites QuSecure’s, Banco Sabadell’s, and Accenture’s four-month banking deployment as a real-world precedent for successful crypto-agile post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration and quantum-safe cryptography. The PQFIF states the implementation demonstrates that “migration to post-quantum cryptography is both technically feasible and operationally practical for major financial institutions, providing a benchmark for industry-wide adoption strategies.”

Detailed in Sections Two and Seven of the proposed Post-Quantum Financial Infrastructure Framework, the QuSecure, Banco Sabadell, and Accenture deployment was chosen as the sole “Real-World Implementation Precedent”. The case study highlighted the realized benefits of the QuSecure QuProtect deployment, including that QuProtect’s “PQC implementation proved feasible within existing infrastructure frameworks, [its] network-layer encryption solutions enabled quantum-safe standards without complete system overhaul, [and its] crypto-agility approaches demonstrated practical viability for complex banking environments.”

Implemented in a live banking environment, the Banco Sabadell engagement demonstrates that quantum-safe migration can begin today without disruptive infrastructure replacement or multi-year system overhauls. The deployment shifts the industry conversation from long-term planning to immediate execution.

“The SEC framework goes beyond theory to real-world execution,” said Rebecca Krauthamer, Co-founder and CEO of QuSecure. “The PQFIF represents groundbreaking guidance that both recognizes the immediacy of the threat and gives financial sector practitioners a clear set of actions to take to move beyond strategy and crypto inventory before the clock runs out. I expect other highly regulated sectors - pharma, healthcare, and energy - to adopt the path laid out in the PQFIF as they formalize their own migration guidance. QuSecure is proud to continue our pioneering legacy, giving security leaders peer precedent and board-ready examples that quantum-safe progress can start now, pragmatically, in phases, and without operational disruption, alongside innovative and security-first organizations like Banco Sabadell and Accenture.”

The submitted Framework emphasizes the urgency of migration for the financial sector, highlighting the compression of timelines, and pointing to a Europol report that suggests the quantum threat could be realized as early as 2028.

According to the PQFIF, “The U.S. digital asset ecosystem, built upon current cryptographic standards, faces an existential threat from the rapid advancement of quantum computing. A cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC) could break the fundamental security that protects trillions of dollars in assets leading to systemic risk, catastrophic investor losses, and a complete erosion of market confidence. The framework provides a structured methodology for assessing vulnerabilities, planning a risk-based migration, and implementing NIST-standardized cryptographic solutions without disrupting market operations. Action today is needed to secure investor assets and ensure the long-term integrity of U.S. capital markets in the quantum era.”

QuProtect’s production-ready remediation capabilities allow institutions to inventory, prioritize, and mitigate quantum risk while maintaining operational continuity. The engagement further underscores Accenture’s ability to guide complex, regulated institutions from post-quantum strategy to executed deployment, moving beyond advisory frameworks into executed deployment.

QuSecure CEO Rebecca Krauthamer Honored with the Inaugural Techstrong Group Quantum Security 25 and Inc.'s 2026 Female Founders Award

Meg Gleason — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:32 +0000

Two Major Honors Reflect QuSecure’s Established Leadership in Quantum Security and its Foundational Role in a Market Gaining Broader Awareness

SAN MATEO, Calif. — March 10, 2026 — QuSecure™, Inc., the market leader in post-quantum cybersecurity and cryptographic agility, is proud to celebrate recent industry recognition awarded to CEO and Co-founder Rebecca Krauthamer, including being named to the Quantum Security 25 and recognized as an Inc. Female Founders 500 honoree for 2026. These distinctions reflect QuSecure’s continued leadership in quantum security as demand for crypto-agility accelerates across government and industry.

Quantum Security 25

The inaugural “Quantum Security 25: The Top 25 Most Influential People in Quantum Security” list recognizes leaders across research, standards, product innovation, public policy, and enterprise strategy shaping the future of quantum security. As quantum computing advances and post-quantum cryptographic standards are adopted, cryptographic resilience and long-term data protection are becoming board-level concerns across industries.

Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500

Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500 recognizes women entrepreneurs who are driving measurable business growth and industry impact. Honorees are selected through a competitive, multi-round review process based on both business performance and broader indicators of leadership, innovation, and momentum.

About Rebecca Krauthamer

Rebecca Krauthamer is co-founder and CEO of QuSecure, a company at the forefront of post-quantum cryptography solutions. Prior to QuSecure, Rebecca co-founded Quantum Thought, the world’s first Quantum Computing Venture Studio. She also is an advocate for ethical technology development, contributing to initiatives like Coursera’s Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist Program. She serves on the World Economic Forum’s Global Futures Council on Quantum Computing and is a graduate of Stanford University with a B.S. in Symbolic Systems.

QuSecure Demonstrates Tier-1 Telecom Path to Post Quantum TLS Without Rewriting Legacy Applications

Meg Gleason — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:00:31 +0000

Mobile World Congress Session Highlighted Tier-1 Telecom Case Study Demonstrating New Path to Post-Quantum Readiness Across Existing Telecom Infrastructure

SAN MATEO, Calif. — March 6, 2026 — QuSecure™, Inc., the market leader in post-quantum cybersecurity and cryptographic agility, this week presented a telecom case study at Mobile World Congress Barcelona (MWC) demonstrating how a Tier-1 telecommunications operator introduced post-quantum secure communications into existing network infrastructure without requiring changes to legacy application code.

The case study selected for presentation at MWC, titled “First Post-Quantum Implementations in the Telco Ecosystem,” highlighted real-world deployment of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) in telecommunications networks. Presented by QuSecure SVP of Global Strategy and Research Garfield Jones, the case study outlines how the operator upgraded services to TLS 1.3 via hybrid post-quantum key exchange using NIST PQC algorithms (X25519 combined with ML-KEM-768) while maintaining operational continuity across existing systems.

The initiative, completed by QuSecure in collaboration with Accenture, introduced centralized cryptographic policy management to provide visibility into cryptographic dependencies across the telecom network. The phased deployment spanned edge services, internal service-to-service connections, and hardened core transport links.

“This case study serves as a playbook for other telcos looking to operationalize post-quantum cryptographic readiness while building in control and agility for continued visibility,” said Jones. “This proves a realistic path for how quantum-resistant TLS can be introduced across existing networks, leaving existing applications unchanged.”

Using QuSecure’s gateway proxy layer-based cryptographic service mesh, the operator introduced PQC and quantum-safe cryptography protections at the network layer, securing legacy application communications without code changes or infrastructure replacement. TLS termination at these proxies enabled encryption upgrades across numerous services (including those supporting older TLS or plaintext), addressing the cryptographic debt common across brownfield telecom infrastructure.

In this deployment, the operator introduced PQC incrementally across its infrastructure while maintaining service availability and performance. The operator concluded that a software-based crypto-agile architecture supporting NIST PQC standards offered the most scalable path for its global telecom network (over QKD).

Read the case study.

QuSecure Selected for SBIR TACFI Contract Award to Deliver Innovative IL6 PQC Capabilities to Strengthen U.S. National Defense

Meg Gleason — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

New Small Business Innovation Research Tactical Funding Increase Award Focused on Quantum-Resilient Encryption for Special U.S. Air Force Missions

SAN MATEO, CA — March 4, 2026

QuSecure™, Inc., the market leader in post-quantum cybersecurity and cryptographic agility, today announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation Research Tactical Funding Increase (SBIR TACFI) contract award in the amount of $3.9M. The contract is focused on Quantum-Resilient Encryption for Special U.S. Air Force (USAF) Missions to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business, and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded, and as awarded on Jan. 15, 2026, QuSecure will continue its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.

“This TACFI award advances QuSecure’s work with Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) to provide cryptographic resilience in support of the strategic deterrence mission,” said Patrick Shore, Director of Strategy, Government at QuSecure. “AFGSC operates some of the nation’s most enduring platforms, including the B-52, where secure communications and trusted cryptography are critical for mission success. Our objective is to mature the technology in preparation for procurement and long-term sustainment to meet AFGSC mission needs.”

“We are thankful to our AFGSC and AFWERX partners for their continued support and for their leadership in advancing quantum-resilient cybersecurity,” Shore continued. “The impact of this work extends beyond this award, marking an important step toward operationalizing quantum-resilient security for the U.S. Air Force and the broader Department of War.”

As part of this effort, QuSecure is on track to pursue Impact Level 6 (IL6) authorization, with QuProtect R3 targeted for availability for deployment in classified cloud environments by Q3 2026. Achieving IL6 would enable Department of War mission owners and other U.S. Government agencies to deploy quantum-resilient cryptographic infrastructure in support of mission operations. Built on QuProtect R3’s modular, crypto-agile architecture, the platform is designed to integrate across cloud and air-gapped networks, delivering centralized visibility into cryptographic assets, strengthening cryptographic governance, and accelerating adoption of emerging NIST post-quantum standards without requiring system re-architecture.

“The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of War, or the U.S. government.”

About AFRL

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace forces. With a workforce spanning across nine technology areas and 40 other operations around the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit afresearchlab.com

About AFWERX

As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. Headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, AFWERX employs military, civilian and contractor personnel executing an annual $1.4 billion annual budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has awarded over 10,400 contracts worth more than $7.24 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit afwerx.com

QuSecure Awarded Contract for Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) Contract

Meg Gleason — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:00:02 +0000

SHIELD Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity Contract Validates QuSecure’s Technical Capabilities, Past Performance, and Readiness to Support Large-Scale Deployment Initiatives

SAN MATEO, CA — February 25, 2026

QuSecure™, Inc., the market leader in post-quantum cybersecurity and cryptographic agility, today announced it was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151B. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allow for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility.

“QuSecure is experiencing continued government traction and deeper penetration into operational defense environments, building on QuSecure’s long-standing successful delivery of cryptographic capabilities within tactical networks supporting Army and Air Force use cases,” said Austin Bosarge, Head of Federal at QuSecure. “QuSecure is positioned to extend these capabilities into larger, integrated architectures, supporting broader deployment and operational scale.”

QuSecure’s solutions are uniquely designed to deliver a cryptographic security layer across integrated and distributed defense networks, including centralized cryptographic management (including automated cryptography discovery and cryptographic inventory management) and post-quantum cryptography (PQC), built on NIST PQC algorithms, securing defense communications today and future-proofing missile defense systems. QuSecure’s crypto-agile and zero trust cryptography solutions provide anti-fragile, resilient, network encryption using PQC ciphers to secure network infrastructure, nodes, and applications from adversary Computer Network Operations (CNO).

QuSecure’s PQC solution, QuProtect R3TM safeguards data and communications against both classical and quantum computer-based threats. The platform offers enterprise-grade network encryption that is seamlessly integrated into existing IT infrastructures and tactical networks, ensuring strong, scalable protection for sensitive data in motion. Its robust architecture makes it ideal for mission-critical applications in defense and government operations that require long-term data security.

Added Brian Cunningham, QuSecure’s EVP of Strategy and Growth, “PQC is essential for secure DoW and partner agency communications as encryption standards evolve to outpace adversaries and nation-state actors who are developing threat vectors through quantum computing. Our crypto-agile framework brings resilience to legacy and future IT infrastructure.”

QuSecure’s QuProtect R3 solution is uniquely positioned to provide dynamic PQC network encryption installed across integrated defense network nodes with expansive and diverse assets, enabling on-the-fly encryption between server and client applications without disruptive changes to underlying systems critical to the mission. QuProtect R3 enables centralized cryptographic management and dynamic policy-driven encryption between applications, servers, and endpoints. The product provides a common operating picture for cryptography, making it uniquely well-suited to provide a scalable quantum-resistant overlay to large, distributed defense networks.”QuSecure’s QuProtect R3 platform is purpose-built to support the transition to crypto agile, centrally managed post-quantum protections that can be deployed across distributed defense networks,” said Cunningham. “With government mandates around post-quantum requirements coming into effect and driving government migrations - CNSA 2.0 being a prime example - all organizations and enterprises should begin to feel the pressure to upgrade to post-quantum protections.”

Brian Cunningham

Meg Gleason — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:05:22 +0000

QuSecure Appoints Brian Cunningham as EVP Strategy & Growth to Scale Federal and Commercial Adoption of Post-Quantum Security

Former Special Operations Commander, Navy SEAL, and Enterprise Technology Executive Joins QuSecure as Demand Accelerates for Crypto-agile, Quantum-resilient Cybersecurity

SAN MATEO, Calif. — February 11, 2026 — QuSecure Inc.,

the market leader in post-quantum cybersecurity and cryptographic agility, today announced the appointment of Brian Cunningham as Executive Vice President (EVP), Strategy and Growth, as enterprises and government agencies accelerate the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Cunningham joins QuSecure at a critical inflection point, bringing deep experience scaling mission-critical systems across federal and commercial environments where security, compliance, and execution rigor are paramount.

In his role, Cunningham will be responsible for building and scaling QuSecure’s go-to-market operating system across federal and commercial sectors, aligning strategy, delivery readiness, partner ecosystems, and execution discipline to support enterprise-wide adoption of quantum-resilient security. His focus will include accelerating market readiness, strengthening operational alignment, and helping customers modernize cryptography without disruption as PQC mandates and threats converge.

“As organizations move from awareness to action on post-quantum security, execution matters as much as innovation,” said Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO and co-founder of QuSecure. “Brian brings a rare combination of operational discipline, strategic clarity, and credibility across government and enterprise markets. He knows how to build systems that scale under pressure, and that capability is exactly what QuSecure needs as demand for quantum-safe security accelerates.”

“Post-quantum cryptography is no longer a future problem; it’s a present execution challenge,” said Brian Cunningham. “Organizations know they need to modernize cryptography, but many struggle with how to do it safely, at scale, and without breaking critical systems. QuSecure has built the right platform for this moment, and I’m excited to help scale the strategy, partnerships, and operational muscle required to turn PQC readiness into durable advantage for customers.”

Cunningham brings nearly three decades of leadership experience spanning global operations, strategy, and technology deployment. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer of FoundationaLLM.AI, where he helped scale an AI-driven agentic data platform, driving significant revenue growth and operational maturity. He has also held senior strategy and growth leadership roles at Solliance, Inc., leading corporate strategy, market expansion, and global partner ecosystems supporting Fortune 100 clients.

Earlier in his career, Cunningham served for more than 25 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL and senior Special Operations officer, leading high-stakes missions and complex organizations in some of the world’s most demanding environments. His leadership roles included Commanding Officer of SEAL Team ONE; Deputy Commander of the U.S. AFRICOM Joint Task Force; Director of Strategy, Plans, and Policy for Naval Special Warfare; Director of Operations for U.S. Special Operations Command-Africa; and several senior operational roles within U.S. and NATO joint task forces.

Cunningham holds a master’s degree in Public Policy from Princeton University and a Bachelor of Science in International Business Management from Villanova University. He has completed graduate studies and certificate programs at Stanford University, MIT, Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business, and the University of Texas, McCombs School of Business.

QuSecure Announces Partnership with NFL Legend Darren Sproles to Advance Speed, Agility, and Protection in Cybersecurity

QuSecure — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:36:28 +0000

NFL Legend Darren Sproles Partners with QuSecure to Champion Speed, Agility, and Protection in Cybersecurity

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — January 14, 2026

QuSecure, the leader in post-quantum cybersecurity and cryptographic agility, today announced a new partnership with NFL icon Darren Sproles to headline a national awareness campaign centered on the theme Speed, Agility, and Protection. The collaboration bridges Sproles’ legendary on-field performance with the capabilities of QuProtect R3, the first end-to-end cryptographic security platform built for the quantum era.

Widely regarded as one of the most dynamic and explosive athletes of his generation, Sproles built a 15-year NFL career on first-step speed, rapid decision-making, and a protection strategy that kept him performing at elite levels. Those same attributes now help organizations understand a new kind of playing field—the rapidly evolving landscape of modern and post-quantum cyber threats

“In the NFL, speed wins games. Agility wins seasons. Protection wins championships,” Sproles said during the campaign shoot. “Cybersecurity is no different. Today’s leaders need to see threats early, react instantly, and know their systems will protect them when it counts. That’s what QuSecure brings to the table.”

The national campaign draws a direct, authentic connection between Sproles’ three defining traits and the core strengths of QuProtect R3—speed, agility, and protection.

Sproles built his career on instantaneous reads and explosive acceleration.

QuProtect R3 mirrors that advantage by delivering rapid cryptographic visibility across cloud, on-prem, and edge environments. The platform identifies high-value assets, flags vulnerabilities, and prioritizes remediation with speed and precision—empowering organizations to act before threats escalate.

Sproles’ signature was his ability to change direction mid-play with no loss of momentum.
QuProtect R3 gives organizations that same capability. Its crypto-agility engine allows enterprises to rotate ciphers, keys, and algorithms with a click. No code changes, no downtime, no rip-and-replace.

Sproles didn’t survive 15 seasons alone. He relied on blockers, strategy, and a protection system designed to keep him upright. QuSecure provides that same foundation in a single unified platform.

QuProtect R3 unifies three critical capabilities into a single platform:

Recon: Cryptographic discovery & High Value Asset identification
Resilience: Crypto-agility, remediation, and PQC transition
Reporting: Real-time compliance, CBOM, and audit readiness

This unified approach gives organizations cryptographic command and control—something legacy cybersecurity tools and single-point solutions cannot provide.

“This partnership is about more than celebrity,” said Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO and Co-Founder of QuSecure. “It’s about helping leaders understand that cryptography is now a strategic advantage. Darren personifies what the QuProtect R3 platform delivers: speed when it matters, agility in uncertainty, and protection that lasts.”

About Darren Sproles

Darren Sproles is an NFL legend, Super Bowl champion, Pro Bowler, and holder of multiple all-time league records. Known for redefining the running back position through explosive playmaking, Sproles remains one of the most widely respected figures in professional sports.

Garfield Jones

QuSecure — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:50:29 +0000

QuSecure Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Garfield Jones, Former Associate Chief of Strategic Technology for U.S. CISA at Department of Homeland Security

Veteran cybersecurity leader to drive strategy and product innovation to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet customers’ evolving needs

SAN MATEO, Calif. — November 12, 2025 — QuSecure Inc., the market leader in quantum-safe security, today announced that Garfield Jones has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Research and Technology Strategy. A renowned technical advisor and test and systems engineering manager with extensive knowledge of IT and DoD systems, Dr. Jones will lead QuSecure’s technology strategy to meet U.S. Federal Government mission and security requirements, and build and nurture partnerships with stakeholders to drive strategic planning and continuous innovation for cryptographic management.

“Garfield’s deep expertise and proven track record are critical to our growth plans,” said Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO, QuSecure. “His experience in working with government agencies as they shift to post-quantum cryptography is invaluable. I am thrilled to welcome Garfield to QuSecure and look forward to working together as we continue to develop first-mover solutions that enable organizations to quickly and seamlessly remediate cryptographic risk and enhance zero-trust security.”

Prior to joining QuSecure, Dr. Jones served as Associate Chief of Strategic Technology for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). In this role, he developed the strategy and guidance on using innovative, leading-edge technology across CISA, including articulating and documenting the future technology vision to achieve mission objectives and goals. Dr. Jones led the post-quantum cryptography initiative at CISA, consulting with executive branch level staff on crafting and disseminating guidance for federal agencies and national policy on research development and adoption of PQC technology.

Specifically, Dr. Jones worked with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of National Cyber Director (ONCD), and various federal agencies to execute tasks outlined in executive orders 14306 (Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s Cybersecurity) and 14144 (Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity) and memos such as OMB 23-02 (Migrating to Post-Quantum Cryptography) issued by the Executive Branch.

He also held the position of Deputy Program Manager for the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program, responsible for systems engineering, architecture, and testing. Before joining DHS, he was a systems engineer developing complex weapons, geographic, and information systems for agencies such as Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). In 2018, he retired from the Army Reserves after serving 16 years active duty and nine years reservist as an Information Systems Warrant Officer.

Dr. Jones holds a Doctor of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a concentration in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, and continues to serve as a professor at Morgan State University and University of Maryland where he teaches computer science and systems engineering. In 2023, he received a patent for a system and method for monitoring and routing of computer traffic for cyber threat risk embedded in electronic documents. Additionally, Dr. Jones has filed a patent application for a system and method for generating a high fidelity model of a cyber physical human system.

“With the onset of quantum computing and evolving threats, organizations need to start preparing for post-quantum cryptography, yet conventional cryptographic algorithms are not enough,” said Jones. “As the pioneer in cryptographic agility, QuSecure is providing organizations with the most advanced protection so that they can see their vulnerabilities and protect against threats. I am excited to join the team and look forward to expanding our footprint as we help organizations maintain cryptographic hygiene at scale.”

QuSecure Solidifies Market Dominance and Turns Post-Quantum Cryptography from "Complex" to Simple with New Platform

QuSecure — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:08:36 +0000

QuProtect R3 is the Industry’s First and Only Fully Integrated, Production-Ready PQC Platform for Encryption Modernization

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Sept. 17, 2025 — For years, security leaders have been told that preparing for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) would take years, cost millions and require deep in-house expertise. QuSecure Inc., the market leader in quantum-safe security, is proving otherwise with the launch of QuProtect R3, the industry’s first and only fully integrated, production-ready PQC platform designed to make encryption modernization simple for everyone.

With the platform’s Reconnaissance innovation, a complimentary module for qualified companies, QuProtect R3 delivers instant visibility into vulnerable encryption across modern, legacy and cloud systems — a capability competitors cannot match. Security teams that once spent months and millions compiling a cryptographic bill of materials (CBOM) can now discover their encryption landscape in days, prioritize the highest-risk systems and act without disrupting operations.

“Henry Ford, the man who popularized the automobile, famously said, ‘If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.’ Orchestrated Crypto Agility is the automobile of secure communications. QuProtect R3 is that disruptive innovation that simplifies the perceived complexity of PQC and makes it something that takes days rather than years. If an organization is carrying out the migration to PQC in the same way it has performed encryption migrations in the past, it is simply slogging along waiting for that faster horse and paying the price. We strongly believe, and it is part of our values, that discovery and inventory should be a vehicle to help organizations migrate. We have seen too many organizations spend hundreds of thousands of dollars just to get paralyzed in the discovery phase. For this reason, we are making Reconnaissance, our discovery tool, completely free,” said Rebecca Krauthamer, co-founder and CEO of QuSecure.

From First Mover to Market Dominance
QuSecure pioneered orchestrated cryptographic agility and now has the most crypto-agility deployments of any organization worldwide. The company’s diverse roster of customers includes the U.S. Army and Air Force, key players in the telecommunications and energy sectors, leading financial institutions and global cloud services providers.

One of the main reasons QuSecure has moved so quickly with customer adoption is being at the forefront of two paradigm shifts, catalyzed by the new post-quantum cryptography mandates addressing cryptographic debt and achieving crypto-agility.

Cryptographic debt is critical for organizations to address even if they are not yet ready to migrate to PQC — and that is exactly what Reconnaissance delivers. Cryptographic debt is like using an old lock on your front door (e.g., outdated encryption amassed over time); as it weathers changes it becomes easier to pick, and the longer you wait to replace it, the more at risk you incur. QuSecure is also the first company to bring true crypto-agility to its clients, simply put as the ability to update encryption methods across enterprise networks dynamically, without costly overhauls.

“There are so many varying views on how urgent post-quantum cryptography is, with different standards boards and organizations stating different dates for readiness; it’s truly hard to know when ‘Q-Day’ is really coming,” said Dr. Anton Chuvakin, security advisor at Office of the CISO, Google Cloud. “However, what we do know is that a core facet of a more secure posture is ensuring your encryption and key management are up to date, and that happens to be the first step in preparing for PQC. Cryptographic debt, a term for the mass amounts of the unknown state of an encryption, does need to be addressed to protect from many types of threats — breaches, ransomware and ultimately the arrival of quantum cryptography.”

Why QuProtect R3 Now
As the White House issues executive orders, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standardization comes into play, new laws in development at the time of release, and international deadlines accelerate the push toward post-quantum encryption, organizations are struggling with concerns around cost, time, headcount and if they have the right expertise. With QuProtect R3, all of those concerns are mitigated. “Q-Day,” the colloquial name for the day when cryptographically relevant quantum computers will be able to break asymmetric cryptography, could come at any time. The new compliance requirements for regulated industries are falling into place to prevent further bleed from harvest now, decrypt later attacks. As environments diversify across cloud, legacy and edge, hidden cryptographic sprawl and outdated encryption threaten to undermine even the best defenses. Traditional security tools, including those focused on endpoints or firewalls, simply cannot see or fix these risks.

With today’s launch, organizations can now maintain cryptographic hygiene at scale while preparing for evolving security threats and compliance requirements. QuProtect R3 identifies and prioritizes quantum-vulnerable cryptography across networks, enabling leaders to create clear remediation roadmaps as AI threats proliferate and quantum threats approach their industry. Once assets are discovered, organizations can gain active mitigation and real-time reporting insights in the same platform.

“The accelerated growth of quantum computing is a significant threat to enterprise security. To protect against this emerging threat, organizations need trusted partners, proven methodologies and innovative tools that can simplify the path to post-quantum security,” said Tom Patterson, emerging technology lead at Accenture Cybersecurity. “By unifying the discovery and agility processes, Accenture and QuSecure are helping enterprises leverage the new NIST standards to meet today’s encryption challenges and secure their fast-evolving future.”

Three Modules, One Production Ready, Integrated Platform

QuProtect Reconnaissance Module for continuous discovery and inventory — QuSecure was built on the value that discovery is a critical means to an end and that is why qualified organizations can get this module for free. Gain a comprehensive, live inventory of cryptography in use for data in transit for custom assessments that easily highlight out-of-policy or vulnerable algorithms, providing actionable insights to strengthen security posture. Reconnaissance will help easily and cost-effectively fulfill CBOM requirements.
QuProtect Resilience Module for active mitigation — Fortify entire networks with seamless cryptographic protection for both modern and legacy systems. Low-touch integration enables crypto-agility to update encryption across all devices and systems whether PQC migration is a short-term or long-term plan. Ensure a smooth and speedy transition to PQC and zero trust without disruptions or code changes, even when algorithms are compromised or new standards emerge. With Reconnaissance integrated with Resilience in the platform, QuSecure is the only company that can facilitate a full, cryptographic-aware migration.
QuProtect Reporting Module for real-time insights — Streamline compliance with on-demand visibility and control. Generate a Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM) with a single click to ensure compliance with evolving standards like CNSA 2.0, CNSSP 15 and GDPR, while maintaining full transparency over cryptographic inventory on the network.

Depth and Detail Without Complexity
QuProtect R3 reduces manual cryptographic auditing by simplifying the discovery and cataloging of cryptographic certificates, algorithms and protocols in use across distributed enterprise networks and data centers. It also helps organizations gain visibility into cryptographic practices of SaaS providers and cloud vendors by monitoring traffic at network gateways, addressing third-party risk management.

By identifying problematic cryptographic configurations before they impact operations — such as expiring certificates, unauthorized certificate authorities or weak encryption protocols — QuProtect R3 prevents security incidents and service disruptions.

Built for Non-Experts, Ready for the Quantum Era
The platform’s standards-based approach makes it simple to replace weak algorithms, enforce encryption policies and prepare for both today’s AI-driven threats and tomorrow’s quantum attacks, without ripping and replacing existing infrastructure or requiring deep cryptography expertise.

“Q-Day will bring profound changes to every area of security. It forces an overhaul of the underlying plumbing of the security technology stack across an organization, as the current foundational building block (cryptography) used for protecting your data will be rendered useless,” “The Architect’s Guide to Quantum Security,” Forrester Research, 2025.

Availability and Pricing
The QuProtect R3 Reconnaissance, Resilience and Reporting modules are all available today through QuSecure and its partners — and the company also offers a price match guarantee for manual migration. QuSecure believes that discovery is a critical means to a more secure end regardless of where you are in your migration journey, so the Reconnaissance module is available free to qualifying organizations.

Carahsoft & QuSecure partnership

QuSecure — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:58:23 +0000

Carahsoft and QuSecure Partner to Accelerate Government Adoption of Quantum-Resilient and Crypto-Agile Cybersecurity

RESTON, Va., and SAN MATEO, Calif. — June 4, 2025 —Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, and QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced a partnership. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as QuSecure’s Master Government Aggregator®, making QuSecure’s products available to the Public Sector through Carahsoft’s reseller partners, AWS Marketplace and NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V, Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - Software 2 (ITES-SW2), and OMNIA Partners contracts.

“With the help of Carahsoft’s world-class sales, marketing, reseller, and integrator ecosystem, we are accelerating our mission to provide the Public Sector with solutions that protect their most critical assets from emerging AI and quantum threats,” said Rebecca Krauthamer, Co-Founder and CEO, at QuSecure. “QuProtect™ is an all-in-one network security solution designed to empower cybersecurity leaders with a flexible and resilient framework. The platform seamlessly guides organizations through every stage, from discovery to remediation, enabling effortless crypto-agility while ensuring robust protection. Administrators gain full control over cryptography algorithms, enabling them to establish a strategic cybersecurity framework tailored to the unique needs of their organization. Compliant with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Quantum Computing Cyber Security Preparedness Act, QuProtect ensures alignment with industry standards while offering robust protection against evolving threats.”

With QuSecure, Government agencies can ensure compliance with quantum mandates and regulatory requirements while swiftly securing critical data against AI and quantum computing threats, providing seamless protection without disrupting communications or uptime.

“As quantum computing and AI become more prevalent in today’s digital landscape, Carahsoft and our reseller partners remain dedicated to providing best-of-breed IT solutions to our Public Sector customers,” said Craig P. Abod, Carahsoft President. “We look forward to partnering with QuSecure to help the Public Sector address the urgent need of protecting our most sensitive data assets.”

QuSecure’s products are available through Carahsoft’s SEWP V contracts NNG15SC03B and NNG15SC27B, ITES-SW2 Contract W52P1J-20-D-0042, and OMNIA Partners Contract #R191902. For more information, contact the Carahsoft team at (571) 662-4771 or qusecure@carahsoft.com; or download this presentation to explore how quantum computing can threaten a variety of industries and how the QuProtect solution works to protect critical assets.

QuSecure Closes Additional Series A Funding Led by Two Bear Capital with Participation from Accenture

Meg Gleason — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:46:17 +0000

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Company Names AI Powerhouse Rebecca Krauthamer as CEO to Lead QuSecure through its Expansion Delivering Leading Post-Quantum Cryptography Solutions

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Feb. 12, 2025 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and next-generation cryptographic agility, today announced the closing of additional funding, bringing its Series A round to $28M to advance its delivery of cutting-edge, crypto-agile, quantum-resistant cybersecurity enterprise software solutions. Two Bear Capital led the round with participation from Accenture Ventures. The investment will support product development, accelerate go-to-market initiatives, and expand QuSecure’s customer base across government, financial, and critical infrastructure sectors. With the global quantum computing market expected to exceed $125 billion by 2030, QuSecure is a leader in addressing the urgent demand for quantum-resilient cybersecurity solutions.

The rise of quantum computing represents a seismic shift in the cybersecurity landscape. While quantum computers promise breakthroughs in fields like medicine and materials science, they also pose a significant threat to traditional encryption methods. Current encryption standards, which protect everything from financial transactions to sensitive government communications, can be rendered obsolete by quantum computers capable of breaking them in seconds.

This announcement comes on the heels of a January executive order mandating progress on the government-wide migration to quantum-safe encryption. It is the latest in a string of mandates and legislation moving the U.S. to a quantum-safe future, in recognition of the immediacy of the threat to our security infrastructure. For example, The White House has mandated PQC compliance via the National Security Memorandum “Promoting United States Leadership in Quantum Computing While Mitigating Risks to Vulnerable Cryptographic Systems.” Also, the Endless Frontiers Act established a Technology and Innovation Directorate to use $100 billion in federal funds over five years to research emerging technologies including quantum computing, and specifically mentions the need for PQC.

“The requirement to upgrade enterprise technologies to post-quantum cryptographic standards is one of the most significant undertakings facing enterprises this decade,” said Mike Goguen, founder and managing partner of Two Bear Capital. “QuSecure’s unique ability to facilitate this migration, without disruption to existing technology solutions, positions them as a pivotal player in this endeavor. We’re proud to partner with and support QuSecure during this critical and transformative period of growth and opportunity. This funding round will position QuSecure to transition from an R&D and product development company to a powerhouse focused on large-scale customer acquisition and the broad adoption of the QuProtect platform.”

QuSecure has also named Rebecca Krauthamer as its new CEO to lead the company through its expansion. Krauthamer helped co-found QuSecure, and served as the company’s first VP of Engineering and Chief Product Officer. She studied Symbolic Systems at Stanford University, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, and in 2020 was named to the Forbes “30 Under 30” list for her work in quantum computing while leading Quantum Thought, the quantum computing venture studio in Silicon Valley. Ms. Krauthamer was named among the “12 Women Shaping Quantum Computing” and is on the Global Future’s Council for quantum for the World Economic Forum.

“The quantum threat isn’t a distant possibility - it’s a reality that organizations need to address today,” said Ms. Krauthamer, co-founder and CEO of QuSecure. “In a progressively digital world, as AI and quantum threats to encryption emerge at an ever-faster pace, it is critical that we evolve from encryption management that requires several years to upgrade algorithms to orchestrated crypto agility for the ability to push a button and upgrade an entire system at once. The ability to orchestrate cryptography at enterprise scale is critical to a robust cybersecurity strategy. The support of Two Bear Capital and Accenture demonstrates a shared vision to provide organizations with a long-term solution to upgrade and manage their encryption standards.”

QuSecure ensures that sensitive data remains secure even as quantum computing advances. It provides a patented, software-only security architecture that overlays onto a customer’s pre-existing infrastructure, simplifying the migration to modern cryptographic standards. QuSecure also offers multi-layer, next-generation security to protect enterprise networks against both known and yet to be discovered vulnerabilities in software and network infrastructure. Its flagship product, QuProtect, is the industry’s first cryptographic-agility platform that elegantly facilitates the upgrade to PQC and manages cryptographic visibility and orchestration. QuSecure’s diverse roster of customers includes the United States Army and Air Force, key players in the telecommunications and energy sectors, leading financial institutions, and global cloud services providers.

“Organizations need a reliable quantum-resilient cybersecurity solution that not only adheres to the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) post-quantum encryption standards, but can be easily integrated across all parts of a communications network,” said Tom Patterson, emerging technology security lead at Accenture. “We’re investing in trusted providers like QuSecure to help our clients future-proof their global networks today to protect high-risk data faster.”

About Two Bear Capital

Founded in 2019 by Mike Goguen, Two Bear Capital is a venture capital firm investing in brilliant entrepreneurs with breakthrough solutions to complex and critical problems. With its unique approach to venture capital, Two Bear Capital’s vision is to build enduring, high-impact businesses that benefit society while delivering for investors. The firm primarily focuses on early founder-led companies with disruptive life sciences and technology innovations. Two Bear Capital has offices in Menlo Park, San Diego, Boston, and New York, with its home base in Whitefish, Montana. For more information, visit: www.twobearcapital.com.

QuSecure Featured World Economic Forum Quantum Application Hub at Davos 2025

Meg Gleason — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:00:08 +0000

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QuSecure’s Post-Quantum Cryptography Solution Featured in Inaugural World Economic Forum Quantum Application Hub Debut at Davos 2025

QuSecure’s QuProtect Showcased Cutting-Edge Quantum-Resilient Cybersecurity Solutions for Global Leaders Last Month

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Feb. 6, 2025 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced its inclusion in the inaugural World Economic Forum (WEF) Quantum Application Hub, which debuted at the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, last month. The hub provided a platform for attendees to explore real-world quantum applications, including QuSecure’s advanced post-quantum cryptography solutions. This milestone underscores QuSecure’s leadership in quantum-resilient cybersecurity and its role in shaping the future of secure digital infrastructure.

The WEF Quantum Application Hub allows world leaders, policymakers, and industry executives to experience the revolutionary impact of quantum technologies firsthand. As quantum computing evolves, the urgency to implement quantum-safe encryption has become critical. QuSecure’s inclusion highlights its commitment to securing global communications and data against emerging quantum threats.

“We were honored to be part of the inaugural WEF Quantum Application Hub and to have demonstrated crypto-agility to the global leaders at Davos,” said Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO of QuSecure. “It’s a privilege to collaborate with visionary leaders like Arunima Sarkar and Shreyash Ramesh on this impactful initiative, providing hands-on insight into the real-world possibilities of quantum technology and bringing its impact beyond theory and into reality for global leaders.”

Through the QuSecure Experience Protection application, visitors can explore industry-specific scenarios demonstrating how quantum computing affects networks today, particularly encryption for data in transit. They can step into the role of a network administrator, executing cryptographic agility with a few clicks and experiencing next-generation cryptography in real-time.

For more information on the WEF Quantum Application Hub and QuSecure’s contributions, visit the Quantum Applications Hub.

QuSecure Awarded Follow-On U.S. Air Force Contract for Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Solutions to Strengthen National Defense

Meg Gleason — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:00:54 +0000

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QuSecure Awarded Follow-On U.S. Air Force Contract for Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Solutions to Strengthen National Defense

QuProtect Selected as Department of Air Force PQC Solution of Choice for Protecting Nation’s Networks from Today’s and Tomorrow’s Cybersecurity Threats

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Jan. 8, 2025 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a $1.23M Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract focused on Quantum-Resilient Encryption to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small businesses, and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded, and now QuSecure will continue its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.

“Following our successful performance of the previous SBIR Phase I award, QuSecure is proud to continue with the Department of the Air Force’s efforts toward a more cybersecure national defense,” said Patrick Shore, Director of Strategy, Government for QuSecure. “This award from the Air Force recognizes QuSecure’s ability to help enhance our national security capabilities.”

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

About AFRL

The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit www.afresearchlab.com.

About AFWERX

As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and contractor personnel at five hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has executed over 6,200 new contracts worth more than $4.7 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: www.afwerx.com

U.S. Army Selects QuSecure Solution for Upcoming "Enhanced Post-Quantum Cryptography Suite for Tactical Networks" Research Project

Meg Gleason — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:00:26 +0000

QuProtect Selected as Government PQC Solution for Protecting Nation’s Networks from Today’s and Tomorrow’s Cybersecurity Threats

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Sept. 10, 2024 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced it has been selected for the United States Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project titled “Enhanced Post-Quantum Cryptography Suite for Tactical Networks.”

This SBIR Phase II award further establishes QuSecure as a leading provider of Federal PQC solutions. The contract scope of work is organized to further enhance QuProtect™, the industry’s first end-to-end PQC software-based solution that enables organizations to springboard from cryptographic discovery and non-compliant algorithm detection straight to full quantum-resilience with live encryption management, continuous monitoring, vulnerability and alerting capabilities - all which can be achieved without the need to rip-and-replace current infrastructure.

“This project, in addition to all of our work and traction across all U.S. military branches, further validates that QuSecure is setting the standard for Federal PQC requirements,” said Pete Ford, Head of Federal Operations at QuSecure. “Serving the Government with this important U.S. Army project will provide Crypto Agility, Continuous Cryptographic Inventory (CCI) and Cryptography Orchestration (CO), so the U.S. Government can better protect and manage against classical, AI, and quantum computing threats to cryptography, bringing true resilience to the nation’s most secure encrypted communications for decades to come.”

This award is one of several that QuSecure has won in the past two years to address the most pressing PQC challenges being faced by the U.S. Government.

The recent landmark NIST PQC standards announcement was preceded by extensive government action over the past three years, with the aim of establishing U.S. leadership in protecting the nation’s digital assets form ongoing Harvest Now Decrypt Later (HNDL) attacks. The U.S. Government’s urgency to move toward a quantum safe future has been established with the recent actions taken by Congress and the White House. The Endless Frontiers Act set up a Technology and Innovation Directorate at the National Science Foundation, along with a $100 billion budget to research emerging technologies over five years, including quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography. Additionally, in December 2022 President Biden signed the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act, a law that requires the Office of Management and Budget to prioritize federal agencies’ adoption of crypto-agile PQC as part of a greater migration effort to Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).

QuSecure’s QuProtect software is available now for testing and deployment. This suite offers a comprehensive, end-to-end quantum-security-as-a-service architecture that combines Crypto Agility, Continuous Cryptographic Inventory (CCI) and Cryptography Orchestration (CO) with zero-trust, next-generation quantum-resilient technology, cloud systems, edge devices, and satellite communications to protect networks against today’s cyberattacks and future quantum threats, all with minimal disruption to existing systems.

The company’s QuProtect solution is the industry’s first cryptographic-agility platform that facilitates the upgrade to PQC and beyond. You can Get a Walkthrough with QuSecure’s experts to get started on your PQC migration planning.

Fast Company's 2024 Innovation by Design Awards Program Honors QuSecure's Quantum-Safe Orchestrated Crypto-Agility Platform QuProtect

Meg Gleason — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:01:22 +0000

QuProtect Recognized as Industry’s Only Fully Orchestrated Encryption Management Solution Delivering Validated Post-Quantum Cryptography that is Monitored for Attack and Actively Defended

SAN MATEO, Calif. — July 30, 2024 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced its QuProtect Crypto-Agility platform was honored in Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards for 2024 program in the User Experience category.

The Innovation by Design Awards, which can be found in the Summer issue of Fast Company, honor the designers and businesses solving the most crucial problems of today and anticipating the pressing issues of tomorrow. The competition, now in its 13th year, features a range of blue-chip companies, emerging startups, and promising young talent. It is one of the most sought-after design awards in the industry. Alongside QuSecure, other recognitions in the User Experience category include the Google Pixel Fold, Samsung One UI 6.1, Notion AI, and the Target Shopping Cart.

“This year’s honorees show how essential creativity is to the process of innovation,” said Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “It’s inspiring to see how some of the best minds across industries are using design to shape our world for the better.”

QuSecure was awarded this recognition for its success in creating an intuitive user experience while bringing a completely new category to market - orchestrated encryption management. Virtually every large company in the world - and virtually every technology user - relies on encryption to keep their data safe, yet historically companies have not managed their own encryption. They have traditionally relied on disparate third parties and spreadsheets to manage encryption, and it’s no surprise that broken encryption methods often remain active for years without organizations noticing. With the advancing threats of AI and quantum computing decryption targeting our nation’s most sensitive data and communications, it has become necessary for organizations to take control of their encryption.

Crypto-Agility Made Simple
QuSecure is proud to be recognized for ushering in a new paradigm where upgrading cryptography is intuitive and centralized, a stark contrast to the current complex processes. With QuProtect, organizations take full control of encryption, not just migrating to the new post-quantum standards, and gain full central control to change algorithms, crypto libraries, key lengths, key rotation, protocols, and even generate real-time auditable cryptographic inventories and reports - all without downtime or impact to live systems.

“We are honored by this recognition, which highlights our team’s dedication to making managed cryptography throughout vast networks an empowering and simple experience for the first time,” said Meg Gleason, Head of User Experience and Product Adoption for QuSecure. “We are proud to provide security leaders with essential, previously unavailable controls crucial for safeguarding our future.”

Chris Trinidad, Senior UX/UI Software Engineer for QuSecure, added: “Simplifying our revolutionary product’s user interface amidst the complexities of how network cryptography is done today and showcasing our unique ability to give the user the power to be Crypto-Agile have been a challenging yet rewarding journey. We’re thrilled to make this advanced technology simple and intuitive for our users.”

The judges include renowned designers from a variety of disciplines, business leaders from some of the most innovative companies in the world, and Fast Company’s own writers and editors. Entries are judged on the key ingredients of innovation - functionality, originality, beauty, sustainability, user insight, cultural impact, and business impact.

QuSecure is featured in the Summer print issue of Fast Company. See the User Experience Innovation by Design page.

About Fast Company

Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business, and can be found online at www.fastcompany.com.

QuSecure Collaborates with NVIDIA's Revolutionary cuPQC Initiative to Advance Post-Quantum Cryptography

Meg Gleason — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:49:35 +0000

QuSecure and NVIDIA Partnership Offers Integrated cuPQC Approach to Cybersecurity Accelerating a Community Effort to Build Communications Ready for the Quantum Computing Age

SAN MATEO, Calif. — July 11, 2024 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced it has joined NVIDIA and a select group of technology leaders in supporting NVIDIA’s cuPQC, a recently launched pioneering library set to redefine cryptography in the quantum era. NVIDIA’s cuPQC leverages the unmatched parallelism of NVIDIA GPUs to meet the rigorous demands of next-generation security algorithms, marking a monumental leap in bringing PQC to environments that stand to benefit most from their protection, including telecommunications, insurance, banking and finance, critical infrastructure, and the public sector, all of which QuSecure currently and actively supports.

Refactoring Security for the Quantum ThresholdThe threats from quantum computing pose unprecedented challenges to current cryptographic standards, with the potential to compromise the public keys safeguarding today’s communications, including the global internet. Recognizing this urgency, governmental and industry efforts are intensifying to devise robust PQC solutions, with cryptographers working on advanced algorithms to replace today’s public keys. QuSecure, at the forefront of cryptographic innovation, is supporting and collaborating with NVIDIA to promote the availability of potent computational resources to foster the development and validation of advanced algorithms destined to replace existing public keys.

“QuSecure is proud to collaborate with NVIDIA as part of a vital alliance under the Linux Foundation, dedicated to cultivating an open-source repository of post-quantum algorithms and applications,” said Rebecca Krauthamer, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at QuSecure. “NVIDIA’s commitment to empowering developers in the post-quantum cryptography domain with cuPQC now accessible in an open beta release is particularly important in this global effort, as cyberattacks on data and networks are growing exponentially every year.”

Unleashing Unprecedented Speeds with Hopper and cuPQCIn groundbreaking benchmarks, cuPQC has already demonstrated remarkable acceleration of Kyber, a leading candidate for securing quantum-resistant keys, achieving speeds multiple times faster on an NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPU than on traditional CPU benchmarks. The forthcoming NVIDIA Blackwell architecture GPUs are optimized for the intricate integer mathematics pivotal in cryptography and aim to amplify this acceleration.

QuSecure Expands its Sales Capabilities as the Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Market Rapidly Accelerates

Meg Gleason — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:18:41 +0000

Market Leader Announces Appointment of Elizabeth Green as Senior Vice President for Customers and Ecosystems Following Several Recent QuSecure Wins

SAN MATEO, Calif. — June 27, 2024 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) enterprise software, today announced it has named Elizabeth Green as its Senior Vice President for Customers and Ecosystems. With extensive experience and proven record of accomplishment in driving commercial growth and go-to-market infrastructure environments, Ms. Green is poised to further drive QuSecure’s mission to deliver cutting-edge, crypto-agile, quantum-resistant cybersecurity enterprise platform software solutions globally.

“I’m incredibly excited to join QuSecure at such a pivotal time in the company’s journey,” said Ms. Green. “QuSecure is at the forefront of PQC and crypto-agility, and I look forward to working with the talented team to deliver unparalleled security solutions to our customers and partners.”

Ms. Green’s announcement follows several important achievements for QuSecure.

Leading research firm Frost & Sullivan named QuSecure as the Global Product Leader in Post-Quantum Cryptography.
QuSecure was appointed as a coveted partner in Accenture’s Project Spotlight program; as well as became a select partner in supporting NVIDIA’s cuPQC library.
QuSecure gained Federal Acquisition Services (GSA) and SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance status.
The company was also named one of America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes, ranking 83rd out of 3,000 companies evaluated for Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers 2024 List.

“We are delighted to welcome Elizabeth to QuSecure,” said Dave Krauthamer, QuSecure’s co-founder and CEO. “Elizabeth’s deep understanding of customer needs and her strategic approach to ecosystem management will be invaluable as we continue to expand our commercial footprint in the post-quantum cybersecurity landscape.”

About Elizabeth GreenElizabeth brings over two decades of experience in the technology sector, most recently serving at Accenture as the Managing Director, Global Sales; and GTM Head, Emerging Cybersecurity Technology and Hybrid Cloud. Before that, she spent over 17 years with IBM in various sales and leadership roles. Ms. Green holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix, a MSA in Cybersecurity Operations and Leadership from the University of San Diego, and a BA in Communications from Michigan State University.

QuSecure Named as Global Product Leader in Post-Quantum Cryptography Industry by Frost & Sullivan

Meg Gleason — Wed, 29 May 2024 23:36:51 +0000

QuSecure Recognized with the 2024 Best Practices Product Leadership Award Over 12 Competing Post-Quantum Cryptography Solutions Based on Evaluation of Product Portfolio and Business Impact Criteria

SAN MATEO, Calif. — May 30, 2024 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced it has been named as the Global Post-Quantum Cryptography Industry Product Leader by Frost & Sullivan as a result of in-depth research for Frost & Sullivan’s “Insights for CISOs: Post-Quantum Cryptography” report.

According to Frost & Sullivan, “PQC constitutes a paradigm shift for the cryptographic systems of the past decades, as well as to how cryptography is used and managed. However, with limited large-scale deployment and implementation to date, organizations need to prepare for potential vulnerabilities and operational complexities that the new algorithms will bring. Enabling full control in an agile and modular way, QuProtect allows organizations to refine their cryptography against such risks and for specific use cases. By offering ease of deployment, adaptability to new requirements, and flexibility of use in individual applications, QuSecure’s offering addresses current challenges and future needs.”

Frost & Sullivan noted the firm applies a rigorous analytical process to evaluate multiple nominees before determining the final award recipient. The process involves a detailed evaluation of best practices criteria across two dimensions for each nominated company. QuSecure’s QuProtect solution was named the industry’s product leader over 12 competing solutions based on a thorough evaluation of Product Portfolio Attributes (match to needs, reliability and quality, product/service value, positioning, design); and Business Impact (financial performance, customer acquisition, operational efficiency, growth potential, human capital).

Frost & Sullivan stated, “The idea behind the QuProtect platform echoes the successful approach of moving disparate networking devices to SD-WAN for simplifying and automating operations, improving performance and user experience, increasing agility, reducing costs, and eliminating errors. In a similar way, QuSecure’s cryptographic orchestration creates a new layer for cryptographic protocols and algorithms, enabling centralized management, monitoring, and immediate policy changes at scale. Owing to its easy deployment and configurations across devices and applications, QuProtect offers rapid upgrades of legacy infrastructure, interoperability, and policy-driven crypto-agility for current and future regulatory and compliance requirements.”

For a copy, see the Frost & Sullivan writeup.

“We are honored to receive Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Product Leadership Award for our QuProtect platform,” said Rebecca Krauthamer, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at QuSecure. “We built QuProtect to be a true long-term solution for real cybersecurity leaders managing real networks. This recognition further validates that leaders are looking for solutions to usher in this new era of software-defined cryptography, solving encryption upgrade cycles once and for all.”

Frost & Sullivan also stated, “Cryptography and crypto-agility will play a much bigger role for organizations in the future. In the context of PQC and beyond, QuSecure brings a disruptive approach to how cryptography is deployed and managed. Coupling full control with simplicity, the company’s offering uniquely positions itself in the ecosystem of cryptographic modernization. With the security vendor ecosystem upgrading to PQC in their offerings, QuProtect provides protection for organizations’ crown jewels today.”

QuSecure’s QuProtect software, available now for testing and deployment, offers a comprehensive, end-to-end quantum-security-as-a-service architecture that combines zero-trust, next-generation quantum-resilient technology and crypto-agility to protect networks, cloud systems, edge devices, and satellite communications against today’s cyberattacks and future quantum threats, all with minimal disruption to existing systems.

QuSecure Achieves SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance Validating Security Controls and Practices of its Leading Post-Quantum Cryptography Solution

Meg Gleason — Wed, 22 May 2024 15:03:00 +0000

Independent, Third-Party Auditors Validate QuProtect’s Operation Aligning Securely and Consistently with Common Security Policies and Requirements

SAN MATEO, Calif. — May 22, 2024 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced that it has achieved SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance for its QuProtect software solution, validating the rigorous, independent assessment of its internal security controls and practices of its industry-leading PQC solution. This serves as validation of QuSecure’s dedication and adherence to the highest standards for security.

“Our successful SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports, completed through an independent third-party assessment, have validated the improvements in our overall security posture,” said Craig Debban, CISO at QuSecure. “This attestation is the backbone to creating security products that protect our customers from impending quantum computing and classical threats. This important recognition is also the bedrock to our compliance roadmap which is in direct alignment with growing customer requirements. Maintaining this standard is but one step in our continuing journey to improve our security posture for commercial and government adoption.”

Since many organizations require SOC 1 and SOC 2 compliance, such organizations can now be assured that QuSecure has passed rigorous assessments and audits validating the security posture of its post-quantum cryptography and crypto-agility platform, QuProtect. As most organizations require a vendor management review, this new third-party validation immediately attests to QuSecure’s ability to meet the toughest security requirements. QuSecure’s SOC 3 report is available on request.

QuSecure Named One of America's Best Startup Employers by Forbes

Meg Gleason — Fri, 03 May 2024 14:09:03 +0000

QuSecure Recognized for Outstanding Company Reputation, Employee Satisfaction and Growth; Ranks No. 83 out of 3,000 Companies Evaluated for Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers 2024 List

SAN MATEO, Calif. — May 3, 2024 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced it has been named one of America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes. According to Forbes and Statista, “Millions of data points were used to determine the company scores, and the 500 startups with the highest scores made our final ranking of America’s Best Startup Employers 2024.” Companies did not pay a fee or apply to be considered for the list. QuSecure ranks number 83, as published by Forbes.

According to Forbes: “Considerable research shows that businesses that prioritize employee happiness have workers who are more engaged and productive. And the companies on this year’s list of America’s Best Startup Employers have figured this out.”

QuSecure is joined in the top 100 by innovative companies including OpenAI, Brex, and Axiom Space.

To create the list, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to identify privately held companies headquartered in the U.S. that employ more than 50 people and were founded between 2014 and 2021. The companies were evaluated on three criteria: company reputation, employee satisfaction and growth.

“We know it’s the people at QuSecure fueling our world-class organization and industry-leading post-quantum cryptography solution,” said Dave Krauthamer, CEO at QuSecure. “It’s an honor to rank so highly on Forbes’ best startup list after their extensive evaluation. QuSecure is an exciting place to work because we are consistently engaged in innovative ways to stretch the boundaries of quantum-safe technologies and crypto-agility. As a science, encryption is a never-ending battle to stay ahead of the bad actors and QuSecure invests heavily in our people to ensure we have the strongest and most expert team to stay abreast of our customer’s needs. At QuSecure we all play a critical part of the shared quantum security journey and it’s our common values that keeps us motivated and aligned.”

Introducing QuProtect Core Security

Meg Gleason — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:39 +0000

QuProtect Core Security Applies Advanced Crypto-Agile PQC to Upgrade Cisco Router-to-Router Communications with Enhanced Telemetry and Orchestrated Encryption Controls

SAN MATEO, Calif. — March. 14, 2024 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today unveiled QuProtect Core Security, a product designed to fortify existing Cisco router-to-router communications against emerging quantum threats. Leveraging advanced crypto-agile post-quantum cryptography, QuProtect Core Security offers a seamless and robust security layer, delivering best-in-class protection for critical network infrastructures for enterprises, government, and telecommunications providers.

In light of the threat quantum decryption poses to data security, the U.S. federal standards body NIST is slated to publish the official post-quantum cryptographic standards early this year. The White House has already mandated for federal government agencies to begin upgrading networks to quantum-safe encryption. In an era where quantum computing presents a significant risk to public-key cryptography in widespread use, QuProtect Core Security simplifies the upgrade cycle, adding an important layer of protection for Cisco routers capable of running IKEv2 and IPsec today, while leveraging the forward-looking Cisco Secure Key Integration Protocol (SKIP).

Moreover, the solution requires no hardware upgrades, enabling Cisco service providers, government and enterprise customers to leverage an external post-quantum key distribution system and seamlessly upgrade their encryption to protect data transmissions most at risk of today’s harvest now, decrypt later (HNDL) threats. This customer-first solution is specifically engineered to integrate with Cisco’s existing router frameworks, providing a low-lift and low-risk upgrade that safeguards data with the next generation of cryptographic standards.

Illustrating the concepts that power QuProtect Core Security, a new IPsec case study white paper authored by Cisco Distinguished Architect Craig Hill, QuSecure Security Architect Joey Lupo, and QuSecure Chief Architect Scott Kawaguchi is available. The paper gives a technical overview of the solution architecture and describes a live demonstration completed between QuSecure and Cisco.

“QuProtect Core Security represents a pivotal advancement in our mission to secure digital communications from the quantum threat, and from cryptographic vulnerabilities more broadly,” said Joey Lupo, Product Security Architect at QuSecure. “By making post-quantum cryptography accessible and straightforward to deploy for customers operating new or mature Cisco networks, we’re bringing cryptographic resilience to their most critical data links.”

QuSecure productized QuProtect Core Security based on demand from its customer base. This technology opens doors for customers, including in the telecom, financial services, and government sectors, providing an ideal starting point for the current PQC migration. QuProtect Core Security offers customers a minimally invasive way to gain insight and control over their encryption for critical use cases including core network, mobile network backhaul, data center to data center communications, and more - all without dependencies on cryptographic discovery and inventory processes. Core Security utilizes QuSecure’s award-winning interface and centralized policy management so web applications, network layer and now core networking can all be protected with crypto-agility supporting the NIST suite of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms.

“I am incredibly proud of our team’s dedication and hard work,” said Rebecca Krauthamer, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at QuSecure. “QuProtect Core Security not only safeguards core network communications with post-quantum encryption, but also integrates orchestration, inventory, telemetry, and cryptographic controls into a single pane of glass. It is a testament to the power of interoperable frameworks and the growing importance of industry collaboration in cybersecurity to create solutions that truly rise above the evolving challenges we face. Together we are forging a path to cyber resilience.”

Key Features of QuProtect Core Security include:

Crypto-Agile Framework: Layering of classical and quantum-safe algorithms which adapt to a dynamic cryptographic ecosystem of new algorithms, attacks, and standards, ensuring long-term resilience against both classical and quantum attacks.
No Rip-and-Replace Integration: Designed for easy overlay integration with existing Cisco routers, minimizing disruption and maximizing efficiency.
Advanced PQC Algorithms: Incorporates the NIST suite of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, offering state-of-the-art security.
Cost-Effective Alternative to QKD: Scalable, software-based alternative or augmentation to extend quantum-resistant ranges for quantum key distribution (QKD) networks, which addresses distance-limited point-to-point and hardware-intensive challenges.
Telemetry and Orchestration in a Single Pane of Glass: Addresses the full cryptographic lifecycle of discovery, inventory, quantum-resistance migration, orchestration and crypto-agility, and continuous monitoring.

QuProtect Core Security is the result of extensive research and collaboration with leading cryptographic experts. Its launch signifies a major leap forward in making quantum-resistant encryption technologies accessible to organizations worldwide. QuSecure invites industry partners, network administrators, and cybersecurity professionals to explore the benefits of QuProtect Core Security, as demonstrated with Cisco using SKIP, in the movement towards a quantum-secure and cyber resilient future. For more information about QuProtect Core Security and QuSecure’s innovative approach to PQC, visit Resilience.

QuSecure’s QuProtect software uniquely combines zero-trust, next-generation PQC, orchestrated crypto-agility, and active defense into a comprehensive and interoperable cybersecurity suite. The end-to-end approach is designed to protect the entire information lifecycle as data moves across networks.

Availability and Pricing
QuProtect Core Security is available from registered partners and directly from QuSecure. For more information, see Contact Us. Pricing is designed to enable organizations of any size to adopt PQC protections in their Cisco environments and is based on a SaaS model that scales with usage.

QuSecure's Leading Post-Quantum Cryptography Solution Wins Zero Trust Security Excellence Award

Meg Gleason — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:46:26 +0000

QuProtect Honored as Industry’s Only Fully Orchestrated Solution Delivering Validated Post-Quantum Cryptography with Managed Deployment that is Monitored for Attack and Actively Defended

SAN MATEO, Calif. — March 5, 2024 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced that its QuProtect PQC software solution has earned a Zero Trust Security Excellence Award. The award, presented by TMCnet, recognizes the leaders and pioneers in the industry with the best and the brightest providers, offering the most innovative and effective solutions.

“We are honored to be recognized for our Zero Trust innovations in post-quantum cryptography, and to win this Zero Trust Security Excellence Award,” said Rebecca Krauthamer, QuSecure co-founder and Chief Product Officer. “QuProtect’s post-quantum technologies are paving the way for organizations to adopt protections where they are most critical, providing cryptographic agility and orchestration without requiring the removal or replacement of existing encryption or infrastructure. QuProtect uniquely offers secure, interoperable cybersecurity enabling a zero-trust network architecture providing protection from today’s classical and emerging AI and quantum threats.”

QuSecure’s QuProtect software is available to test and deploy in production and enables organizations to leverage quantum-resilient technology to prevent today’s cyberattacks, while future-proofing networks and preparing for quantum cyberthreats. It provides quantum-resilient cryptography, anytime, anywhere, and on any device including network, cloud, edge devices, and satellite communications. Using QuProtect, organizations can implement PQC on the network with minimal disruption to existing systems since existing, standard encryption remains in place. QuProtect software uses end-to-end quantum-security-as-a-service architecture that addresses the digital ecosystem’s most vulnerable use-cases, uniquely combining zero-trust, next-generation post-quantum cryptography, crypto-agility, high availability, easy deployment, and active defense into a comprehensive and interoperable cybersecurity suite. The end-to-end approach is designed to protect the entire information lifecycle as data is communicated, used and stored.

“It gives me great pleasure to honor the recipients of the TMCnet Zero Trust Security Excellence Award,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. “The award recognizes solutions providers championing the ‘Trust Nothing, Verify Everything’ mantra of a Zero Trust approach to security at a time when businesses are facing more complex and frequent threats than ever.”

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QuSecure Approved for AWS ISV Accelerate Program Broadening Availability of Leading Post-Quantum Cryptography Solution

Meg Gleason — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:25:41 +0000

Joining AWS ISV Accelerate Program Expands QuSecure’s Reach to Bring Orchestrated Cryptographic Agile Cybersecurity Solution to Public and Private Sectors

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Feb. 21, 2024 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced that it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program, a co-sell program for AWS Partners that provides software solutions that run on or integrate with AWS. The program helps AWS Partners drive new business by directly connecting participating ISVs with the AWS Sales organization.

QuSecure’s QuProtect software is currently available to test and deploy in production and enables organizations to leverage quantum-resilient technology to prevent today’s cyberattacks, while future-proofing networks and preparing for quantum cyberthreats. It provides quantum-resilient cryptography, anytime, anywhere, and on any device including network, cloud, IoT (Internet of Things), edge devices, and satellite communications. Using QuProtect, organizations can implement PQC on the network with minimal disruption to existing systems since existing, standard encryption remains in place. QuProtect software uses end-to-end quantum-security-as-a-service architecture that addresses the digital ecosystem’s most vulnerable aspects, uniquely combining zero-trust, next-generation post-quantum cryptography, crypto-agility, quantum-strength keys, high availability, easy deployment, and active defense into a comprehensive and interoperable cybersecurity suite. The end-to-end approach is designed to protect the entire information lifecycle as data is communicated, used and stored.

“Joining the AWS ISV Accelerate Program streamlines our ability to deliver our industry-leading PQC solution to AWS customers worldwide by working with AWS field sellers and providing access to simplified transactions in AWS Marketplace,” said Dr. Garrison Buss, QuSecure Chief Strategy Officer. “Our PQC product QuProtect is the most advanced cybersecurity enterprise software solution available and employs orchestrated crypto-agility to deter existing and future threats.” To learn more about QuSecure’s relationship with AWS, visit Partners.

The AWS ISV Accelerate Program provides QuSecure with co-sell support and benefits to meet customer needs through collaboration with AWS field sellers globally. Co-selling provides better customer outcomes and assures mutual commitment from AWS and its partners. Today’s announcement is another milestone in QuSecure’s long-standing journey with AWS. Last year, QuProtect became available in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from ISVs that makes it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on AWS. QuSecure was also awarded an invitation-only membership into the AWS Global Startup Program. Admission to this prestigious program further recognized QuSecure as a validated AWS Partner in the AWS Partner Network (APN), fast-tracking QuProtect toward its AWS co-selling program. QuProtect also achieved a “Qualified Software” badge upon successful completion of AWS Foundational Technical Review (FTR).

AWS ISV Accelerate Program members are held to the industry’s highest standards and must undergo a comprehensive evaluation to gain acceptance into the program. QuSecure participated in a thorough architectural and security review to ensure the quality and design of its solutions. Proof of customer excellence was also reviewed to validate the successes QuSecure customers have achieved across industry verticals.

QuSecure’s PQC solutions are available to organizations worldwide in AWS Marketplace. To learn more, contact QuSecure at info@qusecure.com.

QuSecure Joins Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance as Founding Member Furthering Technology to Address the Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Threat

Meg Gleason — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:00:23 +0000

QuSecure to Bring Quantum Resilient Platform Deployment Expertise to New Industry Alliance Advancing the Development and Adoption of PQC

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Feb. 6, 2024 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced it has been named as a founding member of the Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA), an open and collaborative initiative to drive the advancement and adoption of post-quantum cryptography. As a result, QuSecure will lend its unique and demonstrated experience implementing PQC in both enterprises and government agencies to the PQCA’s efforts furthering technological advances to address the looming post-quantum cybersecurity threat.

As announced by the Linux Foundation today, the PQCA brings together industry leaders, researchers and developers to address cryptographic security challenges posed by quantum computing through the production of high-assurance software implementations of standardized algorithms, while supporting the continued development and standardization of new post-quantum algorithms.

“The PQC Alliance has the laudable goal of bringing together the brightest minds in security and cryptography to deliver open-source, high-assurance post-quantum cryptography,” said Joey Lupo, Product Security Architect at QuSecure. “QuSecure is excited to be a founding member of this effort and continue our mission to engineer a more secure post-quantum future for our customers and the world.”

The PQCA will engage in various technical projects to achieve its objectives, including the development of software for evaluating, prototyping, and deploying new post-quantum algorithms. By providing these software implementations, the foundation seeks to facilitate the practical adoption of post-quantum cryptography across different industries.

Rebecca Krauthamer, QuSecure Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, added “QuSecure is proud to be a founding member of the Linux Foundation’s Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance working alongside the trailblazers of the industry. Our work with the alliance underscores our shared mission of enabling access to quantum-resilient resources where the threat is no longer theoretical but existential. We are excited to collaborate to advance technology ensuring a more secure and resilient digital future.”

QuSecure uniquely adds a real-world deployment element to the PQCA, having installed its PQC solution QuProtect in dozens of enterprises and federal network environments. This gives QuSecure a thorough understanding of what organizations are looking for when deploying PQC. For example, QuSecure has gained customer feedback on the value of cryptographic agility and key-strength agility due to seeing how customers use the QuProtect Orchestration Platform to change algorithms and key sizes. Also, QuSecure can report on the value of being able to install QuProtect in an enterprise without removing or changing existing cryptography. By leaving existing encryption in place, QuSecure has been able to rapidly deploy QuProtect in as little as four hours, which gives QuSecure a rapid learning capability wherein it can share some of the findings with PQCA.

QuSecure’s QuProtect software enables organizations to leverage quantum-resilient technology and is currently available to test and deploy, helping to prevent today’s cyberattacks while future-proofing networks and preparing for quantum cyberthreats. It provides quantum-resilient cryptography, anytime, anywhere and on any device including network, cloud, IoT (Internet of Things), edge devices, and satellite communications. Using QuProtect, organizations can implement PQC on the network without removing existing encryption so installation is fast and risk is minimal. QuProtect software uses an end-to-end quantum-security-as-a-service architecture that addresses the digital ecosystem’s most vulnerable aspects, uniquely combining zero-trust, next-generation post-quantum cryptography, crypto agility, quantum-strength keys, high availability, easy deployment, and active defense into a comprehensive and interoperable cybersecurity suite. The end-to-end approach is designed to protect the entire information lifecycle as data is communicated, used and stored.

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QuSecure Contributes to White House Quantum Security Roundtable Addressing the Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Threat

Meg Gleason — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:00:09 +0000

QuSecure Uniquely Offers Quantum Resilient Platform Deployment Expertise to Discussion to Further the Development and Adoption of PQC

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Jan. 31, 2024 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced it was invited to participate and contribute to a key White House Quantum Security Roundtable discussion to consider and help influence the impact from quantum computing on information security. QuSecure offered its unique, customer-driven experience in creating and implementing PQC solutions in both enterprise and government environments to the White House’s discussion around the looming post-quantum cybersecurity threat.

“The event was a success and I congratulate the government for collaborating with industry on attempting to address an existential threat,” said Aaron Moore, (then) QuSecure EVP of Engineering. “We know that nation states are currently harvesting exabytes of encrypted data that are vulnerable to decryption once a cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC) comes online. The exposure and exploitation of this information and the surprise it creates will be equivalent to what will be in essence the world’s greatest recorded ambush.”

During the Jan. 26 PQC Migration Roundtable, organized by the Office of the President of the United States and the White House, it was stated that “confidentiality of ephemeral sessions (e.g. TLS) should be the highest priority due to the relative ease of the transition and the threat of store-now-decrypt-later.”

Moore also added: “What we need is immediate action. We should incorporate the current PQC algorithms into our systems now by overlaying them on our current cryptographic modules. At worst we have the same level of security that we have today, and at best we become quantum-resilient and begin to future proof our national security.”

QuSecure recently won Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards from the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army, reinforcing its commitment to work with the federal government. These are examples of QuSecure’s leadership and innovation in PQC, a testament to the necessary collaboration between the federal and private sector to quickly and efficiently develop solutions to protect against the emerging threats from AI and quantum computing. This collaboration has been echoed by QuSecure’s co-founder and Chief Product Officer Rebecca Krauthamer, who is a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Futures Council on Quantum. While at the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this month, Krauthamer said that QuSecure and “the Council help to set the Davos agenda, driving policy and change we collectively need to capitalize on the good while preventing the bad that technology acceleration can bring.”

QuSecure’s QuProtect software enables organizations to leverage quantum-resilient technology and is currently available to test and deploy, helping to prevent today’s cyberattacks, while future-proofing networks and preparing for quantum cyberthreats. It provides quantum-resilient cryptography, anytime, anywhere and on any device including network, cloud, IoT (Internet of Things), edge devices, and satellite communications. Using QuProtect, organizations can implement PQC on the network without removing existing encryption so installation is fast and risk is minimal. QuProtect software uses an end-to-end quantum-security-as-a-service architecture that addresses the digital ecosystem’s most vulnerable aspects, uniquely combining zero-trust, next-generation post-quantum cryptography, crypto agility, quantum-strength keys, high availability, easy deployment, and active defense into a comprehensive and interoperable cybersecurity suite. The end-to-end approach is designed to protect the entire information lifecycle as data is communicated, used and stored.

QuSecure Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract for Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Solutions

Meg Gleason — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:22:13 +0000

Department of the Air Force with QuSecure Advances Toward a Quantum-Resilient Future Protecting the Country from Today’s and Tomorrow’s Cybersecurity Threats

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Jan. 18, 2024 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by AFWERX to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). DAF will use QuSecure’s QuProtect™, the industry’s first end-to-end PQC software-based solution uniquely designed to protect encrypted communications and data with quantum-resilience using quantum secure channels.

The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business, and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. This Air Force SBIR contract award follows similar SBIR contract awards QuSecure has won from the U.S. Army 2023 (Phase II SBIR) and the U.S. Government in 2022 (Phase III SBIR).

“Following winning our previous two SBIR awards, QuSecure is proud to be a part of the Department of the Air Force’s efforts toward a more cybersecure future,” said Garrison Buss, QuSecure Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer. “This award from the Air Force recognizes QuSecure’s ability to help enhance the combat fighting capabilities necessitated by modern warfare.”

The U.S. Government’s urgency to move toward a quantum safe future has been established with the recent actions taken by Congress and the White House. The Endless Frontiers Act established a Technology and Innovation Directorate at the National Science Foundation to use $100 billion in federal funds over five years to research emerging technologies including quantum computing, and specifically mentions the need for PQC. Additionally, in December 2022 President Biden signed into law the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act, which requires the Office of Management and Budget to prioritize federal agencies’ migration to IT systems using post-quantum cryptography.

QuSecure’s QuProtect software enables organizations to leverage quantum-resilient technology and is currently available to test and deploy, helping to prevent today’s cyberattacks, while future-proofing networks and preparing for quantum cyberthreats. It provides quantum-resilient cryptography, anytime, anywhere and on any device including network, cloud, IoT (Internet of Things), edge devices, and satellite communications. Using QuProtect, organizations can implement PQC on the network without removing existing encryption so installation is fast and risk is minimal. QuProtect software uses an end-to-end quantum-security-as-a-service architecture that addresses the digital ecosystem’s most vulnerable aspects, uniquely combining zero-trust, next-generation post-quantum-cryptography, crypto agility, quantum-strength keys, high availability, easy deployment, and active defense into a comprehensive and interoperable cybersecurity suite. The end-to-end approach is designed to protect the entire information lifecycle as data is communicated, used and stored.

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.

About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit www.afresearchlab.com.

About AFWERX
As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 325 military, civilian and contractor personnel at six hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has executed 4,697 contracts worth more than $2.6 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit www.afwerx.com.

QuSecure's QuProtect Post-Quantum Cryptography Solution Named Best Quantum Computing Product of 2023

Meg Gleason — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:28:36 +0000

QuSecure’s QuProtect Recognized as Industry’s Best Quantum Computing Solution by Panel of Cybersecurity Industry Judges

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Jan. 11, 2024 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced its QuProtect solution has been recognized as the leading Quantum Computing Solution of the Year for 2023 in the CyberSecured Awards Program.

A panel of judges selected from the cybersecurity industry by the editorial staff of Security Today, part of 1105 Media, determined the winners of the CyberSecured Awards.

QuSecure’s QuProtect software is currently available to test and deploy, and enables organizations to leverage quantum-resilient technology to prevent today’s cyberattacks, while future-proofing networks and preparing for quantum cyberthreats. It provides quantum-resilient cryptography, anytime, anywhere, and on any device including network, cloud, IoT (Internet of Things), edge devices, and satellite communications. Using QuProtect, organizations can implement PQC on the network with minimal disruption to existing systems. QuProtect software uses an end-to-end quantum-security-as-a-service architecture that addresses the digital ecosystem’s most vulnerable aspects, uniquely combining zero-trust, next-generation post-quantum cryptography, crypto agility, quantum-strength keys, high availability, easy deployment, and active defense into a comprehensive and interoperable cybersecurity suite. The end-to-end approach is designed to protect the entire information lifecycle as data is communicated, used and stored.

“We are honored to be recognized for our post-quantum cryptography innovations and achievements in Security Today’s distinguished CyberSecured Awards Program, and to be named as the Best Quantum Computing Solution of the year,” said Skip Sanzeri, QuSecure co-Founder and COO. “Our QuProtect solution is now being deployed in both commercial enterprise and federal government organizations.”

The QuProtect solution is the industry’s most advanced quantum safe solution providing quantum-resilience for today’s critical communications. Using QuProtect, organizations can implement PQC with minimal disruption to existing systems, protecting against current classical and future quantum attacks which could irreparably disrupt industries and infrastructures across government and commercial sectors; at the same time solving today’s complex compliance challenges, such as bring-your-own-device (BYOD) and work-from-home policies.

QuSecure™ Launches QuProtect™ Post-Quantum Cryptography Cybersecurity Software in AWS Marketplace

Meg Gleason — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:00:05 +0000

New Listing Expands Accessibility of Unique Orchestrated, Quantum Resilient, Crypto-Agile Security Solution for Enterprises

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Dec. 20, 2023 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced the availability of its cutting-edge cybersecurity software QuProtect™ in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that makes it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This strategic move marks a significant milestone not only for QuSecure but also for the PQC market in general. The immediate availability of QuProtect on the trusted AWS Marketplace extends the reach of QuSecure’s advanced enterprise security software solution to organizations of all sizes seeking robust protection against emerging cyber threats. Inclusion into the world’s leading online marketplace recognizes QuSecure as the preeminent PQC software solution.

QuSecure is at the forefront of the new PQC market, designed to safeguard sensitive and valuable information in an era where AI and quantum computing pose unprecedented risks to traditional encryption methods. By making QuProtect PQC web application security accessible in AWS Marketplace, QuSecure empowers organizations to fortify their digital defenses easily and seamlessly.

QuSecure’s QuProtect software enables organizations to leverage quantum-resilient technology to prevent today’s cyberattacks, while future-proofing networks and preparing for quantum cyberthreats. It provides quantum-resilient cryptography, anytime, anywhere and on any device including network, cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), edge devices, and satellite communications. Using QuProtect, organizations can implement PQC on the network with minimal disruption to existing systems. QuProtect software uses an end-to-end quantum-security-as-a-service architecture that addresses the digital ecosystem’s most vulnerable aspects, uniquely combining zero-trust, next-generation post-quantum-cryptography, crypto agility, quantum-strength keys, high availability, easy deployment, and active defense into a comprehensive and interoperable cybersecurity suite. The end-to-end approach is designed to protect the entire information lifecycle as data is communicated, used, and stored.

Customer Benefits of QuProtect PQC in AWS Marketplace:

Global Accessibility: By offering QuProtect PQC in AWS Marketplace, QuSecure ensures that organizations worldwide can effortlessly access and implement state-of-the-art post-quantum cryptographic solutions.
Ease of Procurement: AWS Marketplace streamlines the procurement process, allowing organizations to acquire QuProtect PQC licenses efficiently and integrate the software seamlessly into their existing cybersecurity infrastructure.
Customer Reviews and Ratings: AWS Marketplace provides a platform for customers to share their experiences and feedback. Organizations can leverage these reviews to make informed decisions about incorporating QuProtect PQC into their cybersecurity strategy.
Flexible Licensing Options: QuSecure offers flexible licensing options in AWS Marketplace, enabling organizations to choose the most suitable plan based on their specific security needs and budget constraints.
Timely Updates and Support: Through AWS Marketplace, QuSecure can provide timely updates and customer support, ensuring that organizations always have access to the latest features and assistance when needed.

“AWS Marketplace represents a powerful platform with a vast and diverse user base,” said Dr. Garrison Buss, CSO for QuSecure. “By making QuProtect available on AWS, we are not only expanding our market presence, but we are bringing simple adoption of critical orchestrated, post-quantum cryptography to cloud-first organizations.”

Dr. Brian Lottman, Senior Director for Program Management for QuSecure, added, “This move aligns with our mission to empower organizations and individuals with the crypto-agile tools they need to protect their digital assets in an increasingly complex threat landscape.”

QuSecure's QuProtect Named Best Quantum Cyber Security Solution of 2023

Meg Gleason — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:00:13 +0000

QuProtect Honored as Industry’s Only Fully Orchestrated Solution Delivering Validated Post-Quantum Cryptography with Managed Deployment that is Monitored for Attack and Actively Defended

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Dec. 7, 2023 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced its QuProtect solution has been named as the Best Quantum Cyber Security Solution of the year in the 2023 “ASTORS” Homeland Security Awards Program from American Security Today (AST).

American Security Today’s Annual “ASTORS” Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, and now in its eighth year continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security; Cybersecurity; Emergency Preparedness - Management and Response; Law Enforcement; First Responders; as well as federal, state, and municipal government agencies for their outstanding efforts to keep our nation secure. QuSecure’s QuProtect was named the industry’s best product in the Quantum Cyber Security Awards Category.

“We are honored to be recognized for our post-quantum cryptography innovations and achievements in American Security Today’s distinguished 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, and to be named as the Best Quantum Cyber Security Solution of the year,” said Skip Sanzeri, QuSecure co-Founder and COO. “Our QuProtect solution is being deployed now in both commercial enterprise and federal government organizations. QuProtect enables organizations to protect their communications and secure private information as existing encryption continues to come under attack, from advances in AI and quantum computing. QuProtect’s post-quantum technologies are differentiated in the industry by providing cryptographic agility and orchestration without requiring the removal or replacement of existing standard encryption. QuProtect uniquely provides secure, interoperable cybersecurity to protect networks from today’s classical threats and future quantum threats.”

The “ASTORS” Homeland Security Awards Program is specifically designed to honor distinguished government and vendor solutions that deliver enhanced value, benefit and intelligence to end users in a variety of government, homeland security and public safety vertical markets.

“As the nation continues to respond to escalating threats from home and abroad, the innovative solutions being implemented to meet those threats have led to tremendous growth in the field of Homeland Security,” said Michael Madsen, co-founder and publisher of American Security. “Today, the United States is increasingly focusing on protecting IT/cyber security networks and they are calling on innovative companies like QuSecure to help them do so.”

QuSecure’s QuProtect software is currently available to test and deploy, and enables organizations to leverage quantum-resilient technology to prevent today’s cyberattacks, while future-proofing networks and preparing for quantum cyberthreats. It provides quantum-resilient cryptography, anytime, anywhere and on any device including network, cloud, IoT (Internet of Things), edge devices, and satellite communications. Using QuProtect, organizations can implement PQC on the network with minimal disruption to existing systems. QuProtect software uses an end-to-end quantum-security-as-a-service architecture that addresses the digital ecosystem’s most vulnerable aspects, uniquely combining zero-trust, next-generation post-quantum-cryptography, crypto agility, quantum-strength keys, high availability, easy deployment, and active defense into a comprehensive and interoperable cybersecurity suite. The end-to-end approach is designed to protect the entire information lifecycle as data is communicated, used and stored.

The QuProtect solution is the industry’s most advanced quantum safe solution providing quantum-resilience for today’s critical communications, including network, cloud, IoT, edge devices, and satellite communications. Using QuProtect, organizations can implement PQC across all devices on the network with minimal disruption to existing systems, protecting against current classical and future quantum attacks which could irreparably disrupt industries and infrastructures across government and commercial sectors; at the same time solving today’s complex compliance challenges, such as bring-your-own-device (BYOD) and work-from-home policies.

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QuSecure Joins the AWS Global Startup Program

Meg Gleason — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:17:43 +0000

As AWS Global Startup Program’s Only PQC Member, QuSecure Expands Reach and Capabilities with AWS to Bring Singular Orchestrated Cryptographic Agile Cybersecurity Solution to Public and Private Sectors

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Nov. 9, 2023 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced that it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Global Startup program, an invite-only, go-to-market program supporting mid-to-late stage startups that have raised institutional funding, achieved product-market fit, and are ready to scale. Joining this prestigious program further recognizes QuSecure as a validated AWS Partner, fast-tracking QuSecure’s flagship product, QuProtect™ toward a co-selling program helping to address an immediate need around PQC protection for commercial and federal organizations.

To be selected for the AWS Global Startup program, QuSecure had to meet predefined criteria, including a clear, demonstrated product market fit for an innovative enterprise technology product, and demonstrate a strategic commitment to building its AWS and cloud expertise. As a result, QuSecure is the only PQC company selected for the AWS Global Startup program, due to its ability to orchestrate NIST-approved PQC algorithms using cryptographic agility.

The AWS Global Startup program enables qualifying startups to gain product design wins, visibility, exposure, leads, and commercial opportunities made possible with exclusive AWS Partner Network (APN) resources. These resources include dedicated Startup Partner Development Managers (PDM) with deep AWS knowledge and startup business experience that guide startups in their growth journey with APN. By becoming a member of the AWS Global Startup program, QuSecure will receive benefits ranging from a tailor-made plan for mapping the needs and opportunities to a selection of AWS services and APN programs, promotion support to drive visibility and awareness around the startup offering, and resources to help QuSecure sell and deploy PQC solutions on behalf of AWS customers.

“QuSecure is proud to be a member of the APN and the exclusive AWS Global Startup program,” said Dave Krauthamer, CEO of QuSecure. “Our team is dedicated to helping public and private sector companies secure their networks and systems from the growing cybersecurity threats where elements like AI and quantum computing are currently breaking down encryption protocols. Our PQC product, QuProtect, is one of the most advanced cybersecurity enterprise software solutions available and it employs orchestrated crypto-agility to deter today and tomorrow’s threats. The attention AWS has brought to our relationship has meaningfully enhanced our potential to serve their global customer base and fulfill our mission of creating a safer future for all.”

The APN is a global community of partners offering programs, expertise, and resources to create, promote, and sell offerings to customers. The APN helps AWS Partners like QuSecure to deliver innovative solutions, solve technical challenges, realize business, and deliver value to our mutual customers.

QuSecure Launches PQC Partners Program

Meg Gleason — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:57:06 +0000

Mike Costello / Solutions Review / 20 October 2023

QuSecure, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), has recently announced the launch of its new global partner program. This marks an important milestone for the company as it expands its reach and offerings to meet the growing demand for its PQC solution.

With the ever-increasing threat of quantum computing, there is a pressing need for secure and reliable PQC solutions. QuSecure has been at the forefront of this field, providing cutting-edge technologies and services to protect sensitive information from potential quantum attacks.

But QuSecure recognizes that it cannot do it alone. That’s why the company has taken a strategic step towards building a strong global network of partners who can bring their expertise and resources to enhance the reach and impact of QuSecure’s solutions.

The new partner program is designed to attract value-added resellers, systems integrators, solution providers, and managed service providers who share QuSecure’s vision of a secure digital future. By joining forces with these partners, QuSecure aims to address the increasing demand for its PQC solution on a global scale.

To lead this ambitious endeavor, QuSecure has brought in Stuart Oliver as Vice President of worldwide partner go-to-market programs. With over 20 years of experience in developing and managing successful channel partner programs, Stuart is well-equipped to take QuSecure’s partner ecosystem to new heights.

The launch of this new program is a testament to QuSecure’s commitment towards building strong partnerships and working collaboratively towards a common goal - securing the digital world. With the combined efforts of QuSecure and its partners, there is no doubt that they will make a significant impact in the field of post-quantum cryptography.

QuSecure Launches New Program to Enable Partners to Capitalize on Rapidly Growing Post-Quantum Cryptography Opportunity

Meg Gleason — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:12:14 +0000

Channels Veteran Stuart Oliver Named to Lead New Global Partner Program to Equip Partners with Ability to Grow Revenue by Selling Industry’s Leading Post-Quantum Cryptography Solution

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Oct. 19, 2023 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today launched its new global partner program. It is the company’s first formal global channel partner program for value added resellers, systems integrators, solutions providers, and managed service providers. The launch of this new program will enable QuSecure to address the unprecedented global demand for its PQC solution. Additionally, QuSecure has hired Stuart Oliver as Vice President of world-wide partner go-to-market programs to facilitate QuSecure’s growing partner ecosystem and the Partner Program.

The QuSecure Partner Program will expand the ecosystem of engaged QuSecure partners delivering unique customer value through the differentiated QuSecure quantum-resilient cryptographic solution. QuSecure’s QuProtect PQC solution enables partners by providing a significant greenfield market opportunity to develop and support the quantum resiliency needs of their customers. The QuSecure Partner Program is designed to support progressive partners looking for a first-mover advantage to build the foundation of a new quantum resilient revenue stream. The program provides formalized sales, pre-sales, and technical training focused on enabling partners to grow revenue. QuSecure also provides partners with sales and marketing benefits, along with discounts to capture new revenue opportunities.

“Quantum computing is changing how organizations address encryption across the enterprise,” said Shahin Pirooz, CTO & CISO at Data Endure. “By partnering with companies like QuSecure, we can offer cryptographic agility and quantum resilient network protection to help enterprises plan and prepare their systems for a quantum future.”

QuSecure is the first and only U.S.-based company to offer generally available PQC software through the worldwide channel’s ecosystem with generally available, quantum-resilient solutions for partners to drive additional consulting and integration revenue streams. QuSecure partners play a crucial role in expanding QuSecure’s global reach to organizations looking to future-proof their strategies and infrastructure to protect critical data with enablement for partners to sell, integrate and support quantum resiliency for their clients.

“We had the opportunity to build our partner program from the ground up with no legacy challenges to contend with, so we built a lightweight, modern program that invests in partners committed to QuSecure that have high potential for services and solutions growth,” said Stuart Oliver, VP of WW Partner GTM and Programs for QuSecure. “Those progressive partners that see the business growth opportunity for PQC and quantum resiliency will find that our partner program aligns directly with how they prioritize new revenue growth and success for their end customers.”

Mr. Oliver joins QuSecure following more than seven years of recent channels leadership roles at NetApp and Nebulon, and brings more than 25 years of overall executive experience to QuSecure.

The Partner Program was created to help partners generate new revenue opportunities and increase profitability through the creation of additional value-added cyber resiliency services. Partner services complement QuSecure’s solutions and enable partners to differentiate themselves from their competitors. With QuSecure, partners are set up for success today and into the future. For more information, or to join the QuSecure partner program, visit Partners.

QuSecure’s QuProtect software enables organizations to leverage quantum-resilient technology to prevent today’s cyberattacks, while future-proofing networks and preparing for quantum cyberthreats. It provides quantum-resilient cryptography, anytime, anywhere and on any device including network, cloud, IoT (Internet of Things), edge devices, and satellite communications. Using QuProtect, organizations can implement PQC on the network with minimal disruption to existing systems. QuProtect software uses an end-to-end quantum-security-as-a-service architecture that addresses the digital ecosystem’s most vulnerable aspects, uniquely combining zero-trust, next-generation post-quantum-cryptography, crypto agility, quantum-strength keys, high availability, easy deployment, and active defense into a comprehensive and interoperable cybersecurity suite. The end-to-end approach is designed to protect the entire information lifecycle as data is communicated, used, and stored.

About Stuart Oliver
Mr. Oliver is the Head of Worldwide Partner GTM and Programs at QuSecure. He is charged with developing and implementing a scalable partner strategy that focuses on the go-to-market success of QuSecure’s partners globally. Mr. Oliver has more than 25 years of experience working in global technology leadership roles in Partner Strategy and GTM, Cloud, Executive IT Management, Product Management and Product Marketing. He attended and graduated from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Canada, and the University of Denver in Denver, Colo.

QuSecure Selected to Present on Post-Quantum Cryptography at Important Industry Events this Month

Meg Gleason — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:16:30 +0000

Co-founder and COO Skip Sanzeri to Participate During NIST Cybersecurity Career Week, ACG Silicon Valley, and Inside Quantum Technology NYC 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Oct. 11, 2023 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced that it has been selected to present on PQC during several important industry events later this month.

Skip Sanzeri, QuSecure co-Founder and COO, will present during the following events in October:

NIST Cybersecurity Career Week, online. Mr. Sanzeri will discuss the need for a global cryptographic upgrade in the age of AI and quantum computers at 9 am PDT on Oct. 16.
ACG Silicon Valley, Cupertino, Calif. Mr. Sanzeri will present “Security Implications of Quantum Computing” at 5 pm PDT on Oct. 19.
Inside Quantum Technology (IQT) NYC 2023, New York. Mr. Sanzeri will present on a panel titled “PQC: Evolution of Applications” at 10:10 am EDT on Oct. 24.

“We are excited to participate in these important events during Cybersecurity Awareness Month,” said Sanzeri. “In 2004, the President of the United States and Congress declared the month of October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, dedicated to the idea that public and private sectors should work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. QuSecure is on a mission to lead the charge on updating cryptography as prevention against next-generation cyberattacks driven by AI and quantum computing.”

Mr. Sanzeri co-founded QuSecure and led finance and operations for its flagship product, QuProtect. QuSecure’s QuProtect software enables organizations to leverage quantum-resilient technology to prevent today’s cyberattacks, while future-proofing networks and preparing for quantum cyberthreats. It provides quantum-resilient cryptography, anytime, anywhere and on any device including network, cloud, IoT (Internet of Things), edge devices, and satellite communications. Using QuProtect, organizations can implement PQC on the network with minimal disruption to existing systems. QuProtect software uses an end-to-end quantum-security-as-a-service architecture that addresses the digital ecosystem’s most vulnerable aspects, uniquely combining zero-trust, next-generation post-quantum-cryptography, crypto agility, quantum-strength keys, high availability, easy deployment, and active defense into a comprehensive and interoperable cybersecurity suite. The end-to-end approach is designed to protect the entire information lifecycle as data is communicated, used, and stored.

QuSecure Selected to Present on Quantum and AI at Mobile World Congress Las Vegas 2023 Next Week

Meg Gleason — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:00:28 +0000

Co-founder and CPO Rebecca Krauthamer to Present on “Quantum and AI: A Powerful Partnership” on Sept. 28

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Sept. 21, 2023 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced that it has been selected to present at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Las Vegas 2023 being held next week. Company Co-founder and Chief Product Officer (CPO) Rebecca Krauthamer will participate in a talk titled “Quantum and AI: A Powerful Partnership” at 11:30 am PDT on Sept. 28 on Stage B - W229, Level 2.

The speaking event is described: With compute speeds nearly 158 million times faster than the most sophisticated supercomputer, quantum computing could process in four minutes a request that a traditional supercomputer would take 10,000 years to do. A recent report revealed that the global quantum computing market size was valued at around $457.9 million in 2021 and is projected to reach $5,274.9 million by 2030. Combine this incredibly powerful technology with the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and we could unlock the infinite potential for solving societal and technological problems that are beyond the capabilities of our current understanding. This partnership could revolutionize tasks such as how we train AI effectively, how we detect and fraud and enhance data security, and how it could unlock unprecedented possibilities in fields such as healthcare and security.

“We are very pleased to have been chosen to present on the future of Quantum Computing and AI at the Mobile World Congress,” said Krauthamer. “With AI and quantum computing moving faster and faster, we can expect classical AI to push quantum computing forward, and likewise we can expect quantum computing to push AI forward in incredible ways. Our data is essential to AI advancement, and it is more critical than ever that consumers and organizations alike demand proper data protection against known threats to our privacy and security. I’m thrilled the Mobile World Congress is actively highlighting the opportunities and challenges Quantum and AI present to our world. At QuSecure, we are proud to help fight these threats by empowering enterprise IT to leverage tools like crypto-agility - the ability to adapt cryptography on the fly to ensure networks can adjust to advanced AI or quantum attacks. This cryptographic agility is just one of the powerful features of our cryptographic orchestration capability.”

At QuSecure, Krauthamer heads product development for QuProtect, which provides quantum-resilient cryptography anytime, anywhere and on any device. QuProtect uses an end-to-end quantum-security-as-a-service architecture that addresses the digital ecosystem’s most vulnerable aspects, uniquely combining cryptographic agility, zero-trust, next-generation post-quantum cryptography, quantum-strength keys, high availability, easy deployment, and active defense into a comprehensive and interoperable cybersecurity suite. The end-to-end approach is designed around the entire data lifecycle as data is stored, communicated, and used.

MWC Las Vegas showcases the hottest trends in connectivity and mobile innovation. It represents the North American wireless communications industry - from carriers and equipment manufacturers to mobile app developers and content creators. The event attracts the mobile ecosystem, technology industry and vertical industries affected by connectivity to explore the themes that are shaping our world.

About Rebecca Krauthamer
Rebecca Krauthamer is Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of QuSecure, Inc., which has developed quantum resilience, protecting the enterprise and government from quantum and classical hacking. Krauthamer is a Forbes 30 under 30 list honoree in the extremely competitive category of science for her outstanding work in quantum computing. She was also listed as one of the Top 12 Women Pioneering the World of Quantum Computing and is a Quantum Futures Council member at the World Economic Forum. Krauthamer also formerly served as CEO of Quantum Thought, a venture studio creating quantum intellectual property. She graduated with a degree in symbolic systems from Stanford University.

QuSecure's Quantum-Resilient SaaS is Industry's First and Only Post-Quantum Cryptography Solution Now Available via GSA Multiple Award Schedule

Meg Gleason — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:46:22 +0000

QuProtect™ Empowers Public Sector with Unparalleled PQC Security and Crypto-Agility

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Sept. 14, 2023 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced that its state-of-the-art PQC products are now available through the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). This strategic move enhances QuSecure’s commitment to delivering advanced cybersecurity technologies to federal government agencies and the broader public sector, ensuring data protection against the emerging threats of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and quantum computing. Being on the GSA schedule offers many significant benefits, including:

Direct Access to the World’s Largest Customer - The GSA Schedule enables direct access to the U.S. federal government, the largest buyer of goods and services in the world, and it allows QuSecure to more easily equip state and local governments, as well as public schools, with leading PQC technologies.
Access to GSA Schedule Opportunities - QuSecure has access to opportunities that are available only to GSA Schedule contractors and these have the benefit of faster award times.
Competitive Advantage - Government agencies often prefer to buy from the GSA Schedule program because the contractors such as QuSecure are pre-vetted and offer the best value.
Long-term Partnership - GSA Schedule contracts with QuSecure can last up to 20 years and there is no ceiling on sales (also called “Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity”).
Streamlined Procurement Process - The GSA Schedule simplifies the procurement process for both the government buyer and QuSecure. A GSA Schedule contract is deemed a Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) with “fair and reasonable pricing” and can be used by any federal entity. An order placed with QuSecure against a GSA Schedule contract automatically is considered the best value and results in the lowest overall cost for the customer.

QuSecure’s quantum-resilient solutions are engineered to safeguard sensitive information against today’s attacks and in the coming age of quantum computing, offering unparalleled security for government organizations and the public sector. With AI, ML (Machine Learning) and quantum computing’s rapid advancements able to render current encryption methods obsolete, QuSecure stands at the forefront of delivering quantum-resilient cybersecurity.

Commenting on this significant development, Pete “Shadow” Ford, QuSecure EVP of Government Operations, stated, “As the quantum computing era continues to advance rapidly, data security has never been more critical for government agencies and public sector organizations. We are thrilled to offer our quantum-resilient PQC solutions through the GSA Schedule, further empowering these entities to secure their data and communications effectively.”

Key benefits of QuSecure’s products for the government and public sector include:

Unmatched Quantum-Resistant Protection: QuSecure’s solutions use post-quantum cryptographic algorithms that are designed to withstand the computational power of quantum computers. This means that classified information, personal data, and critical infrastructure remain secure, even in the face of quantum threats. Additionally, QuSecure uniquely offers cryptographic agility which enables customers to change cryptography and key sizes with the click of a button.
Compliance with Government Standards: QuSecure’s products adhere to stringent government security standards and certifications providing assurance that they meet the highest security requirements mandated by government agencies. In addition, QuSecure standardized its system with all the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalist algorithms which, when combined with cryptographic agility, means that customers have flexibility to utilize any of the approved algorithms and key strengths.
Seamless Integration: QuSecure’s solutions are designed for easy integration into existing government IT infrastructure, minimizing disruption while maximizing security. By using QuSecure, customers leave their existing encryption in place. This means that they can use QuSecure PQC in addition to their current encryption - minimizing risk, cost, and deployment time.
Cost-Efficiency: By adopting QuSecure’s quantum-resilient solutions, government agencies can proactively protect their data and greatly minimize the likelihood of costly consequences of data breaches or security vulnerabilities exposed by quantum computing.

Government agencies and public sector organizations interested in exploring QuSecure’s quantum-resilient solutions can find further information directly from its GSA certified vendor Arrow immixGroup, on the GSA Advantage website; or by contacting QuSecure directly. QuSecure is approved by GSA under immixGroup (EC America) contract GS-35F-0511T.

QuSecure's QuEverywhere Named 2023 Top New Product of the Year in Quantum Cybersecurity

Meg Gleason — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:00:48 +0000

QuSecure’s QuEverywhere Recognized for Delivering Industry’s First Crypto-agile Quantum-Safe Communications to Protect Data and Transactions in the Cloud without Requiring User Installed Software

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Sept. 12, 2023 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced it has won the top 2023 New Product of the Year Award for quantum cybersecurity, as presented by Security Today magazine, the leading industry media brand providing technology, education and solutions for security professionals; and securitytoday.com, the preeminent editorial website for the security industry.

The Security Today New Product of the Year Award honors the outstanding product development achievements of security equipment manufacturers whose products are considered to be particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve security. In the 15th successful year of the independently juried contest, winners were honored in 43 product award categories. QuSecure’s QuEverywhere was named the industry’s best new product in the Quantum Cybersecurity Awards Category.

“It is an honor to be recognized as the industry’s best new quantum cybersecurity product,” said Rebecca Krauthamer, QuSecure co-Founder and Chief Product Officer. “Since Day 1 we set out to deliver a differentiated PQC solution with quantum resilience and crypto-agility to best provide secure, interoperable cybersecurity for protecting networks from today’s classical threats and future quantum threats. QuEverywhere differentiates by providing quantum-secure data and transactions to and from the cloud without installing software on the endpoint. It allows organizations to keep their existing, standard encryption in place so they can quickly deploy PQC with very little change or risk. This means any organization can easily and cost effectively scale PQC across their entire network.”

Launched in January, QuEverywhere is offered in QuSecure’s flagship QuProtect PQC solution and delivers quantum resilient channels over the public internet for data to securely reach devices outside an organization’s datacenter or cloud environment. For highly transactional industries such as banking and finance, QuEverywhere provides protection for data and transactions on-premises or in the cloud, on a mobile device or desktop browser, or in a networked system, without requiring users to install software at the endpoint.

“In the realm of security, innovation is essential. When judging new security products, remember that they should not just meet today’s challenges but also anticipate the threats of tomorrow,” said Ralph C. Jensen, publisher of Security Today magazine. “By taking a proactive and holistic approach to security products and technology, you can better anticipate and adapt to ongoing physical security needs in commercial and industrial settings, ensuring the safety of your assets, employees and operations. We are pleased to recognize so many outstanding new security products that are addressing these concerns.”

QuSecure’s QuProtect software enables organizations to leverage quantum-resilient technology to prevent today’s cyberattacks, while future-proofing networks and preparing for quantum cyberthreats. It provides quantum-resilient cryptography, anytime, anywhere and on any device including network, cloud, IoT (Internet of Things), edge devices, and satellite communications. Using QuProtect, organizations can implement PQC on the network with minimal disruption to existing systems. QuProtect software uses an end-to-end quantum-security-as-a-service architecture that addresses the digital ecosystem’s most vulnerable aspects, uniquely combining zero-trust, next-generation post-quantum-cryptography, crypto agility, quantum-strength keys, high availability, easy deployment, and active defense into a comprehensive and interoperable cybersecurity suite. The end-to-end approach is designed to protect the entire information lifecycle as data is communicated, used and stored.

QuSecure Selected to Present on Post-Quantum Cryptography Planning and Impact at World Knowledge Forum Next Week

Meg Gleason — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:32:04 +0000

Co-founder and COO Skip Sanzeri to Participate in Two Sessions, Including Presenting “Preparing for the Quantum Threat” on Sept. 12

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Sept. 7, 2023 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced that it has been selected to present in two sessions at the World Knowledge Forum being held in Seoul, South Korea, next week. The World Knowledge Forum provides a platform for discussing and sharing knowledge to promote balanced global economic growth and prosperity.

First, Skip Sanzeri, QuSecure co-Founder and COO will present on “Preparing for The Quantum Threat” to the World Knowledge Forum audience on Sept. 12 from 2:50 pm - 3:30 pm Korean Standard Time (KST) in room Dynasty B. During this session, Mr. Sanzeri will discuss the value of PQC and its ability to secure global communications. He will discuss various security solutions for organizations to protect data with PQC and ensure they can resist attacks from AI and quantum computers. He will also talk about why the time is now to understand AI and quantum threats and work on ensuring data and networks are resilient.

Second, Mr. Sanzeri will participate on a panel session titled “New Cryptography in the Age of Quantum Computers: How Developed Countries are Responding” on Sept. 14 from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm KST in room Dynasty B. In this session, Mr. Sanzeri will discuss global standardization plans for PQC in developed countries, policy directions to be considered when transitioning to PQC, and the impact of post-quantum cryptographic systems on the industry and development plans. Additionally, the panel will include Dr. Dustin Moody, who leads PQC research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); and Dr. Damien Stehlé, Chief Scientist of CryptoLab. The panel will be moderated by Professor Chun Jung-hee of Seoul National University, who is currently a member of the International Academy of Cryptography (IACR).

At QuSecure, Mr. Sanzeri led finance and operations for QuSecure and its flagship product, QuProtect. QuProtect provides quantum-resilient cryptography anytime, anywhere and on any device. QuProtect uses an end-to-end quantum security as a service (QSaaS) architecture that addresses the digital ecosystem’s most vulnerable aspects, uniquely combining zero-trust, next-generation PQC, quantum-strength keys, high availability, easy deployment, and active defense into a comprehensive and interoperable cybersecurity suite.

The World Knowledge Forum was launched in October 2000 after two years of preparation with the goal of forming a creative transition to a knowledge-based society, following the 1997 Asian fiscal crisis. Since then, the World Knowledge Forum has provided a platform for discussing and sharing knowledge to bridge the knowledge gap and promote balanced global economic growth and prosperity. The first forum was held under the theme “Building a New Framework for the New Millennium with Knowledge,” and to date a total of 5,518 global speakers and 59,218 audiences have participated, making it the largest global knowledge festival. National leaders such as George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States; Theresa May, the 76th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; Nicolas Sarkozy, the 23rd President of France; Gerhard Schröder, the 7th Chancellor of Germany; and representatives from international organizations like Jim Yong Kim, the President of the World Bank Group, have attended, along with business figures such as Bill Gates, Founder of Microsoft; Larry Ellison, Chairman of Oracle; John Hennessy, Chairman of Alphabet; and George Soros, Chairman of Soros Fund Management. Scholars including Larry Summers, Paul Krugman, Michael Porter, and Gregory Mankiw have also gathered at the event to contemplate the future of the world.

QuSecure’s QuProtect software enables organizations to leverage quantum-resilient technology to prevent today’s cyberattacks, while future-proofing networks and preparing for quantum cyberthreats. It provides quantum-resilient cryptography, anytime, anywhere and on any device including network, cloud, IoT (Internet of Things), edge devices, and satellite communications. Using QuProtect, organizations can implement PQC on the network with minimal disruption to existing systems. QuProtect software uses an end-to-end quantum-security-as-a-service architecture that addresses the digital ecosystem’s most vulnerable aspects, uniquely combining zero-trust, next-generation post-quantum-cryptography, crypto agility, quantum-strength keys, high availability, easy deployment, and active defense into a comprehensive and interoperable cybersecurity suite. The end-to-end approach is designed to protect the entire information lifecycle as data is communicated, used, and stored.

QuSecure Named Commercial Capabilities Showcase Winner by Air Force Global Strike Command and Small Business Consulting Corporation

Meg Gleason — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:00:57 +0000

QuSecure Recognized as Industry’s Only Fully Orchestrated Solution Delivering Validated Post-Quantum Cryptography with Managed Deployment that is Monitored for Attack and Actively Defended

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Aug. 30, 2023 — QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced it has been named a winner in the annual Commercial Capabilities Showcase award competition by the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) and the Small Business Consulting Corporation (SBCC).

Earning recognition and a signed Phase I Letter of Support from the AFGSC, the win gives QuSecure a competitive advantage for future business, including important Department of Defense (DoD) contracts and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunities. Additionally, the award grants QuSecure access to strategic networking consultations with SBCC and relevant government stakeholders across the DoD. SBCC’s continued support will help QuSecure get its technology in the hands of the operators as well as navigate requirements, contracts, government acquisitions, and operations to help align all the critical players and find continued success in the defense market.

QuSecure was selected as the winner from a field of 57 different companies. AFGSC evaluators noted about QuSecure’s submission: “Overall, a compelling proposal. Qualified technical and business teams with good commercialization groundwork. Clear understanding of DoD security approval processes.”

The competition included a white paper round as well as live pitch presentations to the AFGSC, SBCC, AFGSC Commercial Capabilities Integration & Transitioning Division (CCIT), the Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (EAP), and the Innovation Enterprise at Louisiana Tech University. As an additional showcase perk, QuSecure has the ability to work with EAP for consultation and advisement on its commercial goals.

“We are pleased to have been selected as a winner in the Commercial Capabilities Showcase and are excited to work further with AFGSC to help get our solution into the hands of our warfighters,” said Pete Ford, Head of Federal Operations at QuSecure. “QuSecure already has several important government contracts under its belt and is the proven PQC solution of choice for the DoD with numerous contract wins. This award further elevates QuSecure with important DoD agencies and provides a competitive advantage with the Letter of Support acting as an endorsement for viable government use. AFGSC has a critical mission to provide strategic deterrence, global strike, and combat support. QuSecure’s solution can help innovative leaders provide safe, secure, and combat-ready advanced cybersecurity solutions for nuclear and conventional global strike. QuSecure’s proven post-quantum technologies uniquely provide secure, interoperable cybersecurity to protect networks from today’s classical threats and future quantum threats.”

The Commercial Capabilities Showcase is an opportunity for companies to debut their technology and connect with AFGSC decision makers. All applicants receive feedback from AFGSC evaluators, comprised of a combination of technical subject matter experts and real operators. Selected finalists pitch their innovation to a panel of AFGSC and SBCC leaders at the showcase event, with the option to pitch virtually or in person in Shreveport, La. SBCC supports companies and technologies of interest to AFSGC by helping them identify funding and transition pathways to enable the fielding of valuable commercial solutions, and enhancing their ability to achieve recurring revenue in the defense marketplace.

QuSecure’s QuProtect software enables organizations to leverage quantum-resilient technology to prevent today’s cyberattacks, while future-proofing networks and preparing for quantum cyberthreats. It provides quantum-resilient cryptography, anytime, anywhere and on any device including network, cloud, IoT (Internet of Things), edge devices, and satellite communications. Using QuProtect, organizations can implement PQC on the network with minimal disruption to existing systems. QuProtect software uses an end-to-end quantum-security-as-a-service architecture that addresses the digital ecosystem’s most vulnerable aspects, uniquely combining zero-trust, next-generation post-quantum-cryptography, crypto agility, quantum-strength keys, high availability, easy deployment, and active defense into a comprehensive and interoperable cybersecurity suite. The end-to-end approach is designed to protect the entire information lifecycle as data is communicated, used, and stored.