In an effort to stay at the forefront of cybersecurity, Ayesa has taken on the challenge of developing advanced cryptography capable of withstanding future quantum cyber attacks. Funded by the National Institute of Cybersecurity of Spain (INCIBE) and backed by European Next Generation funds, the project aims to anticipate the threats that emerging quantum technology could pose in approximately five years.
The advent of quantum computing represents a double-edged sword: it opens pathways to more advanced information encryption, but it also poses significant risks if used to breach current cryptographic systems. Ayesa is working to pioneer the creation of a robust platform that not only withstands possible assaults from quantum machines but also facilitates the transition from current security systems to future scenarios.
The project focuses on the development and integration of tools and algorithms that strengthen key management and provide quantum resistance. This will allow for a seamless migration to protected environments from quantum attacks, especially focused on the industrial sector.
Dr. Aitor Moreno, leader of the Quantum Computing team at Ayesa, warns of the danger of storing encrypted information using current methods, which could be breached when more powerful computers emerge. For this reason, the company is advancing on two main fronts: post-quantum cryptography (PQC) resistant to any type of computation and key exchange mechanisms based on quantum properties (QKD).
The project includes a comprehensive work plan that involves evaluating existing PQC/QKD systems, cryptographic research and development, as well as the integration of these algorithms into industrial platforms for implementation in a real-world context.
Moreno projects that the industry will face a “Y2K effect” in the encryption realm, a massive migration towards advanced encryption systems, dictated by a tight government schedule. Faced with this imminent situation, Ayesa is committed to being prepared, with the aim of protecting companies and ensuring the security and control of their data and protected workloads.
This project, co-financed by INCIBE, is part of the European Union’s Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan. With this step, Ayesa reinforces its commitment to innovation and security, preparing for a future in which quantum technology will play a crucial role in the global cybersecurity landscape.
Source: Ayesa