IOT World Today: US Army Makes $2M Investment in Quantum-Resilient Cybersecurity
BereniceBaker / IOT World Today / 10 June 2023
QuSecure’s solutions include crypto-agility and the implementation of zero trust, two of the core components of a quantum-resilient security infrastructure. The contract is part of an effort to ensure that U.S. military networks are secure from post-quantum cyberattacks in order to protect national interests and operations. With this investment, QuSecure looks forward to providing
The company’s main focus is on implementing zero trust security, and its core product offering – Crypto-Agility – provides an end-to-end protection against quantum attacks. Utilizing a combination of advanced encryption algorithms and cryptographic agility, QuSecure’s solutions are designed to keep sensitive data secure even in the face of emerging threats from quantum computing. With this contract, the U.S. Army is looking to take the first steps in protecting its tactical edge and IoT devices from quantum-enabled threats. QuSecure hopes that this contract will provide a foundation for further collaboration with the U.S. military and other government agencies.
The U.S. Army has awarded post-quantum cybersecurity firm QuSecure a $2 million contract to develop quantum-resilient software solutions. QuSecure will use the funds to research and develop encryption solutions for tactical edge and IoT devices, focusing on crypto-agility and the implementation of zero trust security. The goal is to ensure that U.S. military networks are secure from post-quantum cyberattacks, protecting national interests and operations. With this investment, QuSecure looks to provide an end-to-end protection against quantum attacks and establish a foundation for further collaboration with the U.S. military.
Through this contract, the U.S. Army is looking to take the first steps in safeguarding its networks from quantum-enabled threats. QuSecure’s core product offering – Crypto-Agility – provides a comprehensive protection solution for tactical edge and IoT devices. By utilizing advanced encryption algorithms and cryptographic agility, QuSecure aims to ensure that sensitive data remains secure even in the face of emerging threats from quantum computing. The company hopes to further its collaboration with the U.S. military and other government agencies through this contract.
Ultimately, QuSecure looks to provide an effective post-quantum cybersecurity solution for the U.S. Army and other organizations faced with similar challenges in protecting their data from advanced cyberattacks enabled by quantum computing. With QuSecure’s quantum-resilient solutions, organizations can protect their networks and operations with confidence.
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