Cryptography post-quantum and “zero trust” solutions are gaining prominence amid the rise of quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
In the midst of unprecedented technological acceleration, cybersecurity has become a critical priority for governments, companies, and investors. According to the 2025 Data Threat Report, 74% of surveyed German companies identify rapid advances in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as the main threat to digital security. The UK has already included quantum computing in its new ten-year economic plan, while in Singapore, over 1,000 leaders recently gathered at a cybersecurity summit organized by ST Engineering, focusing on emerging threats driven by AI and quantum computing.
In this context, companies like Scope Technologies Corp., Allot, AMD, Datadog, and STMicroelectronics are deploying solutions that promise to safeguard the digital future against what many consider the next major threat: quantum cryptographic break.
### The urgency of post-quantum cryptography
The shift toward systems resistant to quantum computing is no longer an academic issue but a strategic imperative. Firms like Grand View Research and Research and Markets forecast that the post-quantum cryptography market will grow between 37% and 41% annually through 2030, reaching $17.7 billion.
One emerging player in this field is Scope Technologies (CSE: SCPE / OTCQB: SCPCF), which has developed Quantum Security Entropy (QSE), a cloud platform that encrypts files and messages with quantum entropy and a “zero trust” architecture. This technology prevents both current attacks and the “harvest now, decrypt later” strategy—stealing data today to decrypt it once computing power permits.
QSE is experiencing rapid growth: the company has strengthened its leadership with the addition of Andrew Knight, former Microsoft and Electronic Arts executive, as Vice President of Product. His task is to accelerate the development of the QSE platform, designed for sectors such as healthcare, legal, and financial.
Additionally, Scope will present at DEF CON 33 in Las Vegas with a talk titled “Quantum Malware: The Emerging Threat Landscape of Post-Quantum Cryptographic Exploits,” where it will explore how quantum algorithms could give rise to a new generation of malware capable of real-time password and cryptographic key breaches.
### Security as a competitive edge
Other major tech companies are also ramping up their investments in next-generation cybersecurity:
– Allot Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT) closed its largest deal in five years with a Tier-1 operator in EMEA. The agreement includes network intelligence, traffic control, and cybersecurity tools for both mobile and fixed lines, reinforcing its “security-first” strategy.
– AMD partnered with HCLTech to offer AI, cloud, and advanced analytics solutions to help businesses stay secure during digital transformation. The collaboration will leverage AMD’s EPYC, Instinct, and Ryzen PRO chips to provide secure and efficient processing.
– Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) launched new security tools specifically designed for AI environments, including observability of language models and real-time vulnerability detection in live applications.
– STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) introduced human presence detection for PCs and laptops based on Time-of-Flight sensors and AI algorithms. This system allows contactless login, automatic lock when the user is absent, and alerts for unauthorized access—all while saving 20% energy.
### Quantum cybersecurity also on investors’ radar
Investor interest follows suit. Scope Technologies secured a $2.8 million funding round earlier this year, with strategic participation from First Majestic Silver Corp., a former pilot client. The company has also signed distribution agreements with partners in the Asia-Pacific and Europe regions, such as COGITO and Coegi Cloud AB, opening access to more than 40,000 institutional users.
Quantum cryptography, alongside “zero trust” architectures and protections against malicious AI, is consolidating as essential components of corporate cybersecurity strategies. As more public and private actors prepare for a digital era dominated by quantum computing, encrypting systems resistant to the future is no longer optional—it’s a necessity.
As Scope Technologies’ new CEO, Ted Carefoot, states: “The escalation of quantum threats demands anticipation. With QSE, we offer a tangible solution today to protect data tomorrow.”