Unveiled by Crypto Quantique at the IoT Solutions World Congress, the QDSC uses advanced cryptography and quantum physics to provide end-to-end security for any connected device. Crypto Quantique says each QDSC is unique and cannot be cloned – making it highly impervious to breaches.
The number of internet of things (IoT) devices in operation worldwide will soar by 12% a year from around 27 billion in 2017 to 125 billion by 2030, according to IHS Markit.
Connected devices are proliferating in commercial as well as consumer markets. Crypto Quantique says its new product can cut costs and reduce security risks for mission critical environments like utilities, transport and banking. The QDSC negates the need to ‘inject’ secret keys into devices – something currently done with millions of devices sent to facilities around the world.
“This kills the ‘feature function’ conversation in IoT security.” Shahram Mossayebi, co-founder, Crypto Quantique
“We have developed a foundational technology that redefines the concept of security for IoT devices,” said Shahram Mossayebi, co-founder of Crypto Quantique. “Due to built-in legacy issues with technology, IoT security has always been a bolt-on – until now.
“Our product can either be an integrated part of the development process or be retrofitted into any connected device. This kills the ‘feature function’ conversation in IoT security.”
Each chip apparently generates numerous tamper-evident cryptographic keys by using quantum processes in nano-devices on silicon. The unorthodox method removes the requirement to store keys on the device, eliminating secure storage requirements and the risk of sensitive data leaks.
Crypto Quantique provides cryptographic APIs and manages end to end security – reducing the number of parties involved in supply chain cybersecurity – and therefore vectors of attack – to just one.
Once placed in a device a QDSC links directly to the owner system through CQ’s cryptographic APIs, where it is managed automatically and remotely while the device is operational.
“This is the iPhone moment for the IoT security category,” Shahram continued. “It represents a complete step change, we’ve built something completely unique.”
Crypto Quantique, which was founded in 2016, says pilots are already running with some of the biggest businesses in energy, defence, aerospace and Bbanking and pre-orders are being taken.
