EAGLYS, Mitsui and Quantinuum are collaborating to build a quantum-resistant data analytics platform using quantum computing hardened encryption keys. The platform, DataArmor, uses homomorphic encryption to maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive data and AI models. Quantum Origin, a solution that uses quantum computing processes to strengthen encryption keys, has been integrated into DataArmor to increase its resilience against quantum-computing-based attacks. The collaboration aims to enhance data sharing and AI in various industries, including chemical, medical, financial, and retail. The companies will continue to develop new use cases for the platform.
Quantum-Resistant Data Analytics Platform Collaboration
Mitsui and EAGLYS have previously used secure computation technology to build a platform that enables research institutes and businesses to securely collaborate using each other’s data and AI models. DataArmor maintains the confidentiality and security of sensitive data and AI models using homomorphic encryption, a technology that allows analysis to be performed on data while still encrypted. This protects encrypted data from being revealed when shared, safeguarding organizations and their Intellectual Property against advanced cyber threats.
Quantum Origin Integration
EAGLYS has now integrated Quantum Origin, a solution that uses the power of quantum computing processes to strengthen encryption keys, into their Quantum-Resistant Data Analytics (AI) Platform. This integration enhances the resilience of DataArmor against the threat of a quantum-computing-based attack.
Quantum computers are expected to drive significant innovation in the future and create approximately 100 trillion yen in value by 2035. However, the development of quantum computing technology presents a new threat to the cryptographic security measures that protect the confidentiality of encrypted data and communications.
Quantum Threats and Countermeasures
RSA, a widely used cryptographic algorithm, may soon be deciphered by cybercriminals to expose confidential data. It is unclear when a quantum computer will be capable of cracking existing encryption, but organizations are increasingly concerned about cyber security attacks called ‘Hack now, Decrypt later.’ A recent Deloitte survey revealed that over 50% of cyber professionals believe their organization is at risk from this attack, where malicious third parties steal and store encrypted data to decrypt it when the quantum computing technology is available.
To counter such potential threats, organizations must strengthen encryption protection for data and AI models by using post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and hardening cryptographic keys.
Collaboration for Innovation
Research institutes and businesses increasingly need to collaborate using each other’s data and AI models to accelerate innovation in chemical materials development, drug discovery, financial analysis, and retail trends. To maintain the confidentiality and security of the data and AI models used in these collaborations, EAGLYS’ DataArmor platform combines fully homomorphic encryption based on lattice cryptography and Quantum Origin’s quantum-derived entropy for key generation to strengthen protection against a quantum computing based attack.
Future Developments
The three companies, EAGLYS, Mitsui, and Quantinuum, will continue to develop new use cases utilizing this platform. Hiroki Imabayashi, Founder and CEO, EAGLYS Inc., expressed his pleasure at collaborating with Quantinuum and Mitsui & Co. on this advanced project. Koji Naniwada, Deputy General Manager & Senior Tech Lead, Quantum Innovation Dept., Corporate Development Div., Mitsui & Co., Ltd., also expressed his conviction that the collaboration will prepare for potential threats that may accompany the commercialization of quantum computers.
About the Companies
Quantinuum is one of the world’s largest integrated quantum computing companies, formed by the combination of Honeywell Quantum Solutions’ hardware and Cambridge Quantum’s middleware and applications.
Mitsui & Co. is a global trading and investment company with a presence in more than 60 countries and a diverse business portfolio covering a wide range of industries.
EAGLYS is a company that provides an AI platform that uses AI and Homomorphic Encryption. The company creates new value by collaborating data from various industries such as chemical, manufacturing, medical, and retail.
“We are pleased to collaborate on this advanced project with Quantinuum, a world-class quantum computing company, and our valued partner Mitsui & Co. This collaboration is an important initiative for our business and will enhance our Homomorphic Encryption platform, enabling us to create new value for our customers through AI and data in a highly secure environment. By deploying the Quantum-Resilient AI Platform together with the three companies, we hope to further increase customer value through secure data sharing and AI in the chemical, medical, financial, and retail industries.” – Hiroki Imabayashi, Founder and CEO, EAGLYS Inc.
“Through this collaboration, we are able to present a quantum-resistant data analytics (AI) platform capable of creating new value using EAGLYS’ secure computation technology. We are convinced that by combining EAGLYS’ secure computation technology with Quantum Origin, DataArmor will become an increasingly important solution to prepare for potential threats that may accompany the commercialization of quantum computers. We will continue collaborating with both companies and focus on realizing new customer value by combining Secure Computation and Quantum Technology.” – Koji Naniwada, Deputy General Manager & Senior Tech Lead, Quantum Innovation Dept., Corporate Development Div., Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
“Hardening encryption keys is critical to protecting sensitive data in the post-quantum era, and Quantum Origin is the world’s only technology that provably strengthens key generation. By integrating Quantum Origin, EAGLYS is future-proofing the security and integrity of its customer’s data.” – Duncan Jones, Head of Cybersecurity, Quantinuum.
Summary
EAGLYS, Mitsui and Quantinuum have partnered to develop a quantum-resistant data analytics platform, integrating Quantum Origin into EAGLYS’ DataArmor product to enhance its resilience against potential quantum computing-based cyber threats. The platform uses homomorphic encryption and quantum-derived entropy for key generation, allowing research institutes and businesses to securely collaborate using each other’s data and AI models, while protecting against future decryption of stolen data by quantum computers.
- EAGLYS, Mitsui & Co., and Quantinuum have partnered to build a quantum-resistant data analytics platform using quantum computing hardened encryption keys.
- The platform, DataArmor, uses secure computation technology and homomorphic encryption to maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive data and AI models.
- Quantum Origin, a solution that uses quantum computing processes to strengthen encryption keys, has been integrated into DataArmor to enhance its resilience against quantum-computing-based attacks.
- The development of quantum computing technology presents a threat to the cryptographic security measures that protect encrypted data and communications.
- To counter potential threats, organisations are advised to strengthen encryption protection for data and AI models using post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and hardening cryptographic keys.
- The collaboration aims to increase customer value through secure data sharing and AI in various industries, including chemical, medical, financial, and retail.
- Hiroki Imabayashi, Founder and CEO of EAGLYS, Koji Naniwada, Deputy General Manager & Senior Tech Lead at Mitsui & Co., and Duncan Jones, Head of Cybersecurity at Quantinuum, have all expressed their commitment to the project and its potential to enhance data security in the face of quantum computing threats.