Quantum Foundry provides end‑to‑end quantum‑secure networking that retrofits existing data‑center and telecom infrastructure with post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum key distribution (QKD). It integrates hardware accelerators and software stacks supporting NIST‑approved PQC algorithms, offers 24/7 managed security services, and automates compliance reporting for standards such as CNSA 2.0 and NIST PQC.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current cryptographic protocols, such as RSA and ECC, are vulnerable to future quantum computers, exposing long‑term data to “harvest‑now, decrypt‑later” attacks. Enterprises and regulated sectors must meet emerging national mandates for quantum‑safe communications while maintaining existing network investments. Delays in adopting quantum‑resistant controls increase compliance risk and potential financial loss.
Solution
Quantum Foundry delivers end‑to‑end quantum‑secure networking that retrofits classical data‑center and telecom infrastructure with post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum key distribution (QKD). The company designs, builds, and manages quantum‑ready optical links, integrating hardware accelerators and software stacks that support NIST‑approved PQC algorithms and industry‑standard QKD protocols. Clients receive a crypto‑agility roadmap, continuous vulnerability assessments, and 24/7 managed operations to ensure uninterrupted protection against both classical and quantum threats. By leveraging a portfolio of best‑in‑class partners, Quantum Foundry enables rapid deployment without wholesale network replacement, aligning security upgrades with existing capital‑expenditure cycles. The solution also incorporates AI‑optimized data‑center services to handle low‑latency workloads while preserving quantum‑grade confidentiality. Compliance with CNSA 2.0, NIST PQC standards, and sector‑specific regulations is validated through automated reporting and audit‑ready documentation.
Target Audience
Primary customers are large enterprises, government agencies, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and research universities that require quantum‑resistant security for critical data and regulatory compliance.
Features
- Integrated QKD over live commercial metro‑fiber networks, supporting cross‑state key exchange with single‑photon detection and quantum‑repeaters for extended reach.
- PQC algorithm suite (e.g., CRYSTALS‑Kyber, Dilithium) embedded in existing TLS/IPsec stacks, providing seamless crypto‑agility for legacy applications.
- Crypto‑agility assessment and migration roadmap, mapping legacy keys to quantum‑safe equivalents with minimal downtime.
- 24/7 NOC and managed security services, including real‑time intrusion detection, firewall hardening, and quantum‑key lifecycle management.
- AI‑driven data‑center optimization that balances workload placement with quantum‑secure communication channels to maintain low latency.
- Full compliance automation aligned with NIST PQC, NSA CNSA 2.0, and industry‑specific standards (HIPAA, PCI‑DSS, FedRAMP).
- Centralized project management and vendor integration platform, consolidating hardware (quantum‑safe optical fiber, power infrastructure) and software from strategic partners.