Cisco and KETS Team Up on Quantum-Secure Networking
Cisco has made a significant step forward in the development of quantum-secure networking by integrating KETS Quantum Security's chip-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) into its IOS XR routers. This integration enables end-to-end quantum-safe encryption for enterprise and critical infrastructure networks, marking a major milestone in practical deployment.
The partnership between Cisco and KETS aims to lay the foundation for a quantum internet that could emerge in the late 2030s. The company views today's quantum systems as impressive but constrained, operating at hundreds of qubits, while real-world applications will demand millions of qubits to unlock unprecedented speed and breakthroughs.
KETS Quantum Security positions itself as the UK's most commercially advanced provider of chip-based quantum-safe encryption, with a mission to deliver scalable, cost-effective QKD services for practical deployment. Its QKD system enables the generation and distribution of encryption keys secured by the laws of quantum physics, safeguarding critical data against advanced computing threats.