Concurrent Technologies Corporation is partnering with Quantum Knight Inc. to bolster defenses against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks targeting critical U. S. infrastructure. The collaboration will accelerate deployment of post-quantum cybersecurity protections across federal, defense, and industrial systems, focusing on a software-based encryption platform designed for ease of integration and minimal disruption. “Post-quantum cybersecurity is no longer theoretical; adversaries are already targeting infrastructure that was never designed for modern cyber warfare,” stated Edward J. Sheehan Jr., President and CEO of CTC. At the core of this effort is Quantum Knight’s HyperKey technology, a FIPS 140-3 validated cryptographic module, which aims to protect against threats from future quantum computing, as well as nation-state adversaries and artificial intelligence.
CTC and Quantum Knight Address Quantum-Era Infrastructure Threats
The accelerating threat to critical infrastructure is no longer a distant concern; adversaries are actively probing systems unprepared for modern cyberattacks. Edward J. Sheehan Jr., President and CEO of CTC, emphasized this urgency, stating, “Post-quantum cybersecurity is no longer theoretical.” The partnership aims to bolster protections against both conventional and quantum-enabled attacks. Unlike hardware-dependent solutions, the CLEAR platform’s lightweight architecture allows for rapid implementation on existing infrastructure, including vulnerable systems like RF communications, satellites, and industrial control networks. The system’s ability to achieve encryption strength equivalent to 10,240-bit symmetric keys while deploying in minutes is particularly noteworthy. “This is about protecting systems that cannot fail,” explained Andy Schwaderer, CEO of Quantum Knight Inc. CLEAR has already received Authority to Operate from the FDA, demonstrating its compliance with stringent federal security standards and positioning it for wider adoption across government and defense programs through CTC’s integration expertise. Kevin Pudliner, Vice President of CTC’s Digital Mission Solutions Division, affirmed that this collaboration is a significant step forward in delivering solutions to clients.
CLEAR Cryptosystem Leverages HyperKey for Software-Based Encryption
The escalating threat to critical infrastructure is driving a shift toward proactive, software-defined cybersecurity solutions, as evidenced by a new partnership between Concurrent Technologies Corporation and Quantum Knight Inc. While much attention focuses on the potential of quantum computers breaking current encryption, Edward J. Sheehan Jr. highlighted the need for immediate action. Quantum Knight’s CLEAR cryptosystem addresses this need with a lightweight, software-based platform designed to secure data and communications against a broadening range of threats, including nation-state actors and increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence. The system boasts encryption strength equivalent to 10,240-bit symmetric encryption, yet can be deployed in minutes on existing infrastructure, a crucial advantage for time-sensitive applications.
Post-quantum cybersecurity is no longer theoretical. Adversaries are already targeting infrastructure that was never designed for modern cyber warfare.
Edward J. Sheehan Jr., President and CEO of CTC
FDA Authorization and Scalable Deployment of Post-Quantum Security
Concurrent Technologies Corporation’s collaboration with Quantum Knight Inc. isn’t simply preparing for a future quantum threat; it’s responding to present-day incursions, as evidenced by the urgency expressed by Edward J. Sheehan Jr. The significance of this FDA authorization extends beyond mere compliance; it signals a readiness for scalable deployment, particularly crucial given the software-based nature of CLEAR, designed as a lightweight solution to minimize disruption to existing systems. Unlike hardware-dependent approaches, CLEAR’s ability to function with up to 10,240-bit symmetric equivalence encryption while deploying in minutes on existing infrastructure offers a practical pathway for securing vulnerable sectors like power grids and transportation networks. CTC’s role, as a non-profit, is to identify and deliver technologies that are ready for real-world deployment, according to Sheehan Jr., and this partnership directly addresses that mission.
Post-quantum cybersecurity is no longer theoretical. Adversaries are already targeting infrastructure that was never designed for modern cyber warfare.
Edward J. Sheehan Jr., President and CEO of CTC
