The world of cybersecurity is rapidly evolving, and a major threat emerges in the form of quantum computing. To address this challenge, a collaboration between Arqit Quantum Inc., Equus Compute Solutions, and Intel has led to the development of a quantum-safe CSfC-Compliant MACP Architecture for Classified Mobile Communications secured by symmetric key agreement.
Quantum-Safe CSfC-Compliant MACP Architecture
The newly developed MACP architecture is compliant with the U.S. National Security Agency’s (NSA) Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) program and resistant to threats from quantum computing. This innovation introduces a quantum-secure, nested IPsec tunnelling configuration using Arqit’s Symmetric Key Agreement Platform (SKA-Platform), strongSwan VPN, and the Intel NetSec Accelerator Reference Design with Intel Xeon D processor and Intel Ethernet Controller E810.
- Arqit’s SKA-Platform enables symmetric keys to be agreed dynamically and securely between VPN endpoints, eliminating the need for manual keying processes.
- The Intel NetSec Accelerator Reference Design with Intel Xeon D processor and Intel Ethernet Controller E810 provides a high-performance solution for secure communication.
- StrongSwan VPN ensures secure and reliable tunneling for the nested IPsec configuration.
Benefits of the MACP Architecture
The MACP architecture offers several benefits, including:
- Post-quantum symmetric encryption, mitigating risk from cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs) while maintaining performance and scalability.
- Maintenance of performance and throughput across dual-encrypted tunnels in realistic environments, demonstrating minimal performance impact while delivering post-quantum security.
- Compliance with the NSA’s CSfC program, providing secure mobile access to classified networks.
Key Partners and Collaborators
The development of the MACP architecture involved collaboration with key partners and collaborators:
- Arqit Quantum Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQQ, ARQQW)
- Equus Compute Solutions (ECS)
- Intel (Nasdaq: INTC)
Demonstration and Availability
The Post-Quantum Security for Mobile Classified Data Access solution will be demonstrated at RSA Conference, San Francisco on the Arqit stand (Moscone North Expo, Booth 5379) from 28 April – 1 May 2025.
“The mission-critical networks require more than Zero Trust, they demand quantum-resilient security and edge intelligence,” said Andy Leaver, CEO of Arqit. “Together with Intel and Equus, we’ve demonstrated how secure user-to-app access can be maintained in the most hostile environments, without sacrificing performance or flexibility. We’re proud to help enable quantum-safe classified access at scale.”
Notes to Editors
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About Equus
Equus Compute Solutions is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions and services for over 30 years, dedicated to designing, building, and managing cutting-edge digital infrastructure solutions.
About Intel
Intel is committed to delivering easy-to-use, cost-effective, and high-performance computing platforms to enable quantum-resistant networking.
Caution About Forward-Looking Statements
This communication includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Arqit’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Note: The rewritten article has been restructured to provide a clear and concise overview of the post-quantum security with minimal performance impact, while incorporating the requested formatting elements.
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