Innovative Platform to Protect Against Quantum Computing Threats Now Available for Australian Customers
CANBERRA, Australia, Oct. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AUCloud, a frontrunner in sovereign Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), has teamed up with Arqit Quantum Inc. to unveil the Asia Pacific region’s first Quantum Safe Symmetric Key Agreement Software. This groundbreaking service, powered by Arqit’s QuantumCloud™, is now available as a Platform as a Service (PaaS) for the Australian market and nearby customers, offering robust protection against quantum computing threats, particularly the “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” attacks.
This innovative encryption service enhances security for various sectors, including government, IoT, defense, and financial services, which existing post-quantum cryptographic methods cannot adequately safeguard. Arqit stands out as the only company globally to publish an independent assurance report affirming that its software generates keys that are both Zero Trust and Computationally Secure.
Phil Dawson, Managing Director and Co-Founder of AUCloud, expressed enthusiasm for the launch, emphasizing the importance of sovereign data protection and the potential of the Symmetric Key Agreement Software (SKAS) to bolster public trust in data security. With the Australian Government’s recent discussions on its quantum strategy, this service aims to mitigate data compromise risks across the nation.
David Williams, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Arqit, highlighted the significance of their partnership with AUCloud, which is set to enhance Australia’s capabilities in the quantum space and provide sovereign customers with a competitive edge.
About Arqit:
Arqit offers a unique quantum-safe encryption Platform-as-a-Service that secures communication links for any networked device against current and future attacks, including those from quantum computers. Their QuantumCloud™ solution enables devices to create encryption keys securely, ensuring computational security, one-time use options, and a zero-trust approach. The platform can generate unlimited keys and manage secure device access, catering to the expansive market of connected devices.
