PacketLight Networks Expands Security with FIPS-Validated PQC Capabilities

PacketLight Networks is expanding its quantum-safe security offerings through a new partnership with Quantum XChange, integrating post-quantum cryptography capabilities into its optical networking portfolio. This collaboration extends beyond quantum key distribution, now incorporating NIST-standardized PQC alongside existing FIPS-certified encryption, allowing customers to choose PQC, QKD, or a hybrid approach for data-in-motion protection. A key component of this enhanced security is Quantum XChange’s Phio TX, a FIPS-validated cryptographic management platform designed to support both PQC and QKD while enabling adaptability as standards evolve. “By adding PQC to our comprehensive suite of DWDM and OTN solutions through our partnership with Quantum XChange, we are giving customers greater flexibility and control over their quantum-safe security strategy,” said Koby Reshef, CEO of PacketLight Networks. The combined solution addresses the growing threat of “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks, offering long-term data protection for organizations with stringent security needs.

PacketLight and Quantum XChange Expand Quantum-Safe Networking Options

PacketLight Networks’ collaboration with Quantum XChange delivers a significant expansion of options for securing data in transit, moving beyond reliance on single approaches to quantum-safe cryptography. The partnership integrates Quantum XChange’s FIPS-validated Phio TX platform, a cryptographic management system supporting both post-quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution, with PacketLight’s existing DWDM and OTN solutions. This allows customers to deploy networks secured by PQC, QKD, or a hybrid of both, tailoring their security strategy to specific needs and anticipated threats. Koby Reshef of PacketLight explains, “PacketLight Networks has long been focused on secure optical transport, including Layer-1 encryption and QKD-based security for optical networks.” By adding NIST-standardized PQC, PacketLight offers greater flexibility alongside its established FIPS-certified Layer-1 encryption. Fabien Adouani of Quantum XChange emphasizes the practical implications of this expanded portfolio, stating, “Organizations need scalable and practical solutions to transition to quantum-safe security.” The resulting systems are designed for high-security sectors like telecommunications, finance, and government, ensuring long-term data protection against emerging quantum computing capabilities.

Phio TX Platform Integrates PQC and QKD for Crypto-Agility

PacketLight Networks’ collaboration with Quantum XChange is building a system designed for adaptability in a rapidly evolving threat environment, rather than simply adding another layer of security. While quantum key distribution has garnered attention as a potential solution, the partnership recognizes the need for a more nuanced approach, integrating National Institute of Standards and Technology-standardized post-quantum cryptography alongside existing FIPS-certified Layer-1 encryption and QKD capabilities. This validation is significant, demonstrating a certified approach to quantum-safe security rather than theoretical claims. The integration addresses a particularly pressing concern: “harvest now, decrypt later” threats, where malicious actors collect encrypted data with the intention of decrypting it once quantum computers become powerful enough.

PacketLight Networks’ collaboration with Quantum XChange is extending the scope of data-in-motion protection beyond traditional quantum key distribution, integrating post-quantum cryptography into dense wavelength division multiplexing and optical transport network infrastructure. This partnership addresses a critical vulnerability; the potential for malicious actors to collect encrypted data now, anticipating future decryption capabilities with quantum computers, a threat the companies specifically aim to counter.