Project description
Safeguarding data infrastructure from quantum computing attacks
Contemporary digital infrastructure relies on secure encryption for data exchange, cloud storage and high-capacity interconnection between AI data centres. However, current encryption standards are at risk from a new generation of cyberthreats. Advanced quantum computers can break commonly used cryptographic algorithms, causing extensive data breaches and compromising the exchange of sensitive information. To address this, the EIC-funded PAQAAL project aims to develop an encryption system based on quantum key distribution technology that will smoothly integrate into existing telecommunications infrastructure and ensure quantum-resistant security. By combining groundbreaking photonic-electronic integration with system-on-chip technology, it will enable high secret key rates, increased robustness against signal loss and noise, and improved efficiency through advanced error correction and reconciliation techniques.
Objective
Secure data exchange, cloud storage and high-capacity interconnection between AI datacenters are essential components of modern digital infrastructure. However, due to various attack vectors and with improvements in quantum computing, current encryption standards are at risk. Fully developed quantum computers can break widely used cryptographic algorithms, leading to large-scale data breaches and jeopardising sensitive information exchange.
To address this urgent challenge, CUbIQ is at the forefront of innovation in secure communication, pioneering a solution based on Quantum Key Distribution technology. CUbIQ’s solution seamlessly integrates into existing telecommunications infrastructure, enabling high secret key rates, increasing robustness against signal loss and noise, and improving efficiency through advanced error correction and reconciliation techniques.
By combining cutting-edge photonic-electronic integration with system-on-chip technology, CUbIQ is poised to revolutionise the mass adoption of quantum encryption in critical communication networks. This will ensure quantum-resistant security, safeguarding vital data infrastructure from the looming threat of quantum computing attacks, and fortify future information society.
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HORIZON.3.1 - The European Innovation Council (EIC)
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-EIC-2024-TRANSITION-01
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5612 AE EINDHOVEN
Netherlands
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