Numana is launching a new component of its innovative quantum-safe test bed, giving the world’s key industry players a secure location to test quantum-secure communications systems. It simulates a real-world environment to test quantum-secure technologies, identify vulnerabilities in existing networks and assess solutions before they are deployed at scale.
“For years, digital encryption has protected us well – we don’t think twice about banking online. But we are in a race against time now for new encryption to be tested at Kirq and implemented before bad actors and state-sponsored hackers have quantum computing power. Kirq gives organizations a way to understand their vulnerabilities and make informed upgrade decisions before it’s too late. Quantum computing will reshape cybersecurity,” said Bernard Duval, president and CEO of Numana.
The test bed is hosted at Université Laval’s Centre for Optics, Photonics and Lasers (COPL) and the National Optics Institute (INO) in Québec City, Canada’s largest centre of excellence in optics and photonics. The test bed allows quantum-secure communications tech to be tested on live networks that mirror real-world operating conditions, helping them assess integration with existing infrastructure and reducing risks associated with large-scale deployment.
The National Optics Institute (INO) will serve as a co-designer, host and technical facilitator of the infrastructure in Québec City, supporting the validation of quantum photonics technologies, including secure terrestrial and satellite communications.
“This test bed allows us to test how next-generation secure communications technologies work across real networks, including connections between ground-based and satellite systems,” said Alain Chandonnet, president and CEO of INO. “By validating these technologies with industry partners, we can help ensure they perform reliably and are ready for deployment as communications networks continue to evolve.”
