QRNG Open API Prepares Organizations for Quantum Security
A consortium of innovators, including ID Quantique (IDQ), paves the way to make a quantum secure future accessible to all.
Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, today announced the release of a Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) Open API framework empowering organizations to prepare for future quantum security threats. The framework, developed in partnership with six innovators across the QRNG field, addresses the need for multi-vendor interoperability across the industry and enables organizations to invest in and build QRNG-based systems that are resilient regardless of the underlying technology or company.
Securing today’s systems against future quantum-enabled attacks is paramount as global organizations plan for the future. Experts recommend the use of high-quality cryptographic keys to defend against these threats. QRNG uses the random behavior of quantum particles to generate numbers that are truly random and unpredictable, as opposed to pseudorandom number generators (PRNG), which can be predictable and as a result less secure. It is critical that organizations move towards QRNG to increase key quality now as harvested data’s security cannot be enhanced after the fact.
“Helping the world become quantum safe is much more than any one cybersecurity company, government agency or critical infrastructure organization can tackle alone. Collaboration in the QRNG field is vital to future-proofing against quantum computing threats and we are committed to our work with standards bodies, global governments and our partners to help steer the industry toward standardization. We are thrilled to launch the QRNG Open API to benefit as many organizations as possible.”
— Rich Campagna, SVP Product Management, Palo Alto Networks
The future convergence of AI, ML, deep learning, and classical supercomputing with quantum computing necessitates securing today’s systems against quantum-enabled attacks. QRNG is a technology that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to generate truly random numbers, which are essential for creating secure cryptographic keys. Experts recommend the use of recently released NIST post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards in combination with QRNG to give organizations the best chance to protect against future threats. The QRNG Open API framework eliminates barriers to QRNG adoption, helping global organizations access the highest quality cryptographic operations possible as they prepare for quantum computing technology.
Available through the Palo Alto Networks GitHub portal, the QRNG Open API can be embedded into any application. Later this year, Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) will support the QRNG Open API, enabling the network security platform to bring in entropy for cryptographic functions.
Developed by Palo Alto Networks and leading QRNG technology partners, Anametric, ID Quantique, Qrypt, Quantinuum, Quantropi and Quside, the QRNG Open API will:
- Simplify QRNG integration by removing proprietary silos.
- Maximize interoperability in multi-vendor networks and promote freedom of choice, allowing customers to select the best technologies and systems for their needs, including both cloud-based and on-prem solutions.
- Accelerate QRNG adoption by removing barriers with a collaborative, open approach.
- Provide a common mechanism for obtaining high-quality entropy from an external QRNG platform.
In the words of Grégoire Ribordy, the CEO of ID Quantique:
“ID Quantique (IDQ) commercializes quantum hardware and software systems compliant with the relevant applicable standards, ensuring a smooth integration with existing security framework, infrastructures, and applications. Ultimately Quantum Entropy combined with existing security solutions improves the security of end user data and organization infrastructure today and in the future. We were delighted to support Palo Alto Networks’ initiative to provide a QRNG Open API to their customers.”
About ID Quantique
Founded in 2001, ID Quantique (IDQ) is the world leader in quantum-safe crypto solutions, designed to protect data for the future. The company provides random number generation, quantum-safe security, and quantum detection systems to the financial industry, enterprises, and government organizations globally. IDQ’s quantum random number generator has been validated according to global standards and independent agencies and is the reference in highly regulated and mission-critical industries such as security, encryption, critical infrastructure, and IoT — where trust is paramount.
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