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QuSecure Awarded Follow-On U.S. Air Force Contract for Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Solutions to Strengthen National Defense
AFWERX selected QuProtect for a $1.23 million SBIR Phase II contract on quantum-resilient encryption for the Department of the Air Force.
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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
About QuSecure
QuSecure is a post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and crypto-agility pioneer that gives an enterprise one place to set and enforce cryptographic policy across its infrastructure. Recognized as the Global Post-Quantum Cryptography Product Leader, QuSecure enables organizations to build a complete cryptographic inventory across their networks, enforce policy-based governance, and roll out compliant cryptography, from TLS upgrades to full post-quantum migration, without application rewrites. Its QuProtect R3 platform enables security teams to swap algorithms and push cryptographic policy changes across their entire network from one place. Backwards compatible with legacy infrastructure, QuProtect R3 operates across cloud, on-premises, air-gapped, and sovereign environments, supporting compliance with CNSSP 15/NSM-10, CNSA 2.0, PCI DSS, DORA, and more. Customers include U.S. defense agencies, global financial institutions, and critical infrastructure providers.
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