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What happened: Cloud-native encryption aims to counter quantum threats
ntel and UK cybersecurity company Arqit have teamed up to launch a new cloud security service that protects against future quantum computer threats. The service uses Arqit’s special encryption system along with Intel’s latest CPUs and chip technologies. They announced the partnership at the RSA Conference in San Francisco, one of the biggest cybersecurity events in the world.
The service is built for the cloud and combines Arqit’s “Symmetric Key Agreement Platform” with Intel’s 4th Generation Xeon processors and Intel’s QuickAssist Technology (QAT). This means it can deliver very strong encryption without slowing down system performance. It is mainly designed for businesses and governments that need to boost their cyber defences as quantum computers get closer to becoming a real risk.
David Williams, Arqit’s founder and chairman, said the new system is “the first cloud-native quantum-safe network security solution that is ready for the scale of the cloud.” The platform is now ready for customers and will focus on protecting important sectors like energy, telecoms, and defence around the world.
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Why this is important
The quantum computing era is fast approaching, and with it comes the risk of current encryption methods becoming obsolete. Intel and Arqit’s solution arrives as governments and industry scramble to adopt “quantum-safe” cryptographic methods, as outlined in NIST’s ongoing post-quantum cryptography standardisation.
Quantum computers could one day break popular encryption methods like RSA and ECC, putting things like financial transactions and national security information at risk. Arqit uses a different method called symmetric encryption, which is much harder for quantum computers to crack and works with today’s technology.
While many post-quantum security projects are still being tested or developed in labs, this new solution is ready to use right now. Intel’s technology speeds up the encryption process, keeping delays low — a big advantage for industries that move a lot of data quickly. Other tech leaders like IBM and AWS are also working on quantum-safe solutions.
This launch comes at the right time. By combining Arqit’s strong cryptography skills with Intel’s powerful hardware, CloudSec+ has a real chance to succeed in the market.
