Quantum Dice, a University of Oxford spin-out, has partnered with SCI Semiconductor, a UK-based developer of high-integrity silicon devices, to bring quantum-backed cryptography to advanced security systems.
This collaboration aims to develop joint solutions for sectors with high-integrity requirements, including smart energy and critical infrastructure, aerospace and defense, telecommunications, automotive, industry 4.0, and medical domains. The partnership will leverage Quantum Dice’s innovative QRNG technology, which provides continuous quantum assurance against hardware attacks and silent failure, and SCI Semiconductor’s expertise in high-integrity silicon design and CHERI technology.
Dr Ramy Shelbaya, CEO of Quantum Dice, and Haydn Povey, Chief Executive of SCI Semiconductor, are leading this effort to create secure, memory-safe semiconductor solutions for long-term protection in industries with the highest security demands.
Quantum-Backed Cryptography for Advanced Security Systems
The partnership between Quantum Dice, a University of Oxford spin-out, and SCI Semiconductor, a UK-based developer of high-integrity silicon devices, marks a significant milestone in the development of advanced security systems. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by both companies reflects their shared vision to create joint solutions that target high-integrity requirements across various sectors.
One of the primary objectives of this partnership is to develop long-lifetime, high-integrity, and high-availability solutions that can endure and protect in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. This will be achieved by leveraging Quantum Dice’s innovative quantum random number generator (QRNG) technology, which provides continuous quantum assurance and takes protection against hardware attacks and silent failure to a new level.
The QRNG technology is based on the patented DISC protocol, which enables live entropy measurement and allows users to verify and quantify the security of their encryption keys in real-time. By integrating this technology with SCI Semiconductor’s deep expertise in high-integrity silicon design and CHERI (Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions) technology, the partnership aims to create secure, memory-safe semiconductor solutions tailored for long-term, robust protection in industries with the highest security demands.
The Need for Quantum-Backed Cryptography
The exponential advancement of semiconductor technology has made our lives more convenient, but it also poses hidden risks. The security of smart solutions being deployed everywhere from energy infrastructure to defense systems is rapidly becoming an essential part of the conversation around the future of the digital era. As Dr. Ramy Shelbaya, CEO and Co-Founder of Quantum Dice, noted, “The security of the smart solutions that are being deployed everywhere…is rapidly becoming an essential part of the conversation around the future of the digital era.”
This highlights the need for advanced security systems to protect against emerging threats. The partnership between Quantum Dice and SCI Semiconductor aims to address this need by developing quantum-backed memory-safe security solutions that can provide robust protection in industries with high-integrity requirements.
The Role of CHERI Technology
SCI Semiconductor’s expertise in CHERI technology is a critical component of the partnership. CHERI technology enables the development of secure, memory-safe semiconductor solutions that can resolve over 70% of modern vulnerabilities. As Haydn Povey, Chief Executive of SCI Semiconductor, noted, “Systems based on MemSafe CHERI technology are central to resolving over 70% of modern vulnerabilities…”
The integration of high-grade quantum entropy with CHERI technology is expected to provide long-term security resolutions for a range of operational technologies, including net-zero smart energy distribution and consumption, next-generation defense applications, and future autonomous automotive platforms.
The Future of Advanced Security Systems
The partnership between Quantum Dice and SCI Semiconductor marks an exciting development in the field of advanced security systems. By combining the strengths of both companies, they aim to create solutions that can provide robust protection against emerging threats in industries with high-integrity requirements.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the need for advanced security systems will only continue to grow. The partnership between Quantum Dice and SCI Semiconductor is well-positioned to address this need by developing quantum-backed memory-safe security solutions that can provide long-term protection against emerging threats.
The unveiling of the new partnership at the IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF) Annual Conference on 23rd October 2024 provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the companies’ innovative security solutions and how their partnership aims to address security challenges not only for today but also for the long term.
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