Arqit Quantum, an "anti-quantum computing" stock, has developed technology to protect against cyberattacks from quantum computers. Its flagship product, SKA-Platform, uses symmetric key agreement and replicated entropy to create secure encryption keys. The company has garnered praise for its innovation and has inked contracts with a major telecommunications network operator and the U.S. Department of Defense. Arqit believes its technology can be used on every cloud and networked device in the world and expects to land more deals in the coming months.
Arqit Quantum Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQQ, ARQQW), a leader in quantum-safe encryption, has recently introduced the SKA Edge Controller (SKA-EC), a ruggedized, quantum-safe Symmetric Key Agreement (SKA) communications platform designed to secure deployed military operations [2]. This innovative solution extends Arqit's SKA-Platform™ to the tactical edge, enabling rapid setup of secure, scalable command and control (C2) nodes in high-threat environments.
The SKA-EC platform dynamically generates symmetric encryption keys across trusted endpoints, eliminating the operational risks of pre-shared keys (PSKs) and the complexity of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). This results in a crypto-agile, zero trust ready solution built for high-tempo environments, offering future-proof protection against nation-state and quantum threats [2].
Key features of the SKA-EC include:
- Quantum-safe security at the edge: Ensuring protection against quantum attacks.
- Rapid deployment: Facilitating secure force elements across remote, mobile, or cloud environments.
- Distributed, scalable architecture: Supporting independent or interconnected C2 nodes.
- Resilience in contested environments: Operating effectively in disconnected or bandwidth-constrained conditions.
- SWaP efficiency: Reducing cost, size, weight, and logistics overhead of traditional cryptographic systems.
- Compliance with standards: Meeting NSA, NIST, CSNA 2.0, and FIPS 140-3 standards.
The SKA-EC supports a wide range of military use cases, from mobile headquarters and deployed force elements to command links for autonomous platforms and unmanned aerial or ground vehicles, enabling agile mission architectures without compromising security or performance [2].
Arqit Quantum Inc. has already secured contracts with a major telecommunications network operator and the U.S. Department of Defense, demonstrating the market's confidence in its technology. The company expects to land more deals in the coming months, leveraging its quantum-safe encryption solutions for every cloud and networked device worldwide [1].
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[1] https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250801cl42236/spectral-capital-announces-development-of-over-100-hybrid-quantum-classical-innovations-in-2025-accelerating-ai-model-efficiency-for-acquired-businesses
[2] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/07/30/3124143/0/en/Arqit-launches-quantum-safe-SKA-Edge-Controller-to-secure-deployed-military-operations.html
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