Juniper Networks secures world’s first quantum-safe VPN connectivity solution

Juniper Networks is providing secure networking technology for the world’s first quantum-safe VPN connectivity solution.

A technology alliance with Arqit Quantum has Juniper’s vSRX Virtual Firewall integrating with Arqit’s QuantumCloud – pitched as the world’s first integrated solution for quantum-safe VPN communications.

QuantumCloud can create zero trust quantum-safe encryption keys at any device.

By integrating QuantumCloud with Juniper’s vSRX Virtual Firewall, the resulting solution enables quantum-safe encrypted connectivity between customer locations, keeping data safe both at rest and in transit.

QuantumCloud uses unique symmetric key agreement software to provide quantum-safe keys which are used by Juniper SRX devices during the formation of secure tunnels.

David Williams, Arqit Founder, Chairman and CEO said: “We’re excited to leverage our integration to deliver enhanced protection against sophisticated cyberattacks of today and tomorrow. In conjunction with Juniper’s vSRX Virtual Firewall, our strong, simple encryption enables governments and enterprises to realise enhanced protection against cyber threats and to take a major step forward in significantly reducing the quantum threat from their risk registers.”

Samantha Madrid, Group Vice President, Security Business and Strategy at Juniper Networks said: “It is imperative that innovation efforts continue in cybersecurity as threats continue to proliferate in tandem with the pace of Digitalization. Juniper and Arqit are paving the way for safe and reliable cybersecurity solutions to deliver the best experience for organizations and businesses.”