NATO Partnership
Securing NATO's communications for the quantum era is paramount to our ability to operate effectively without fear of interception.
As the first company founded with sole focus on post-quantum cryptography, we have spent 15 years developing the technologies, standards, and expertise that organisations worldwide now rely upon.
The phrase "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" has become the standard terminology for describing quantum threats. We coined this phrase, which subsequently formed the foundation of the 2022 US Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act.
Impact: Our thought leadership has shaped government policy and raised global awareness of quantum security threats.
The 2022 US Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act, built on our concept, mandates federal agencies to inventory cryptographic assets and transition to quantum-resistant encryption.
Our cryptographic algorithm merged with Professor Daniel Bernstein's submission to become Classic McEliece. It is now a NIST Round 4 finalist and the only remaining algorithm in the code-based category.
Technical Significance: Classic McEliece offers a conservative cryptographic approach with a 47-year security track record.
We are the author of RFC9370, the IETF standard for multiple key exchanges in IKEv2. This has been ratified as the global standard for hybrid quantum-safe VPN connectivity.
Industry Adoption: Major networking vendors are implementing RFC9370, making our protocol the de facto standard for quantum-safe network security globally.
RFC9370 provides the standardised protocol ensuring secure communication across heterogeneous environments as nations deploy diverse cryptographic solutions.
Securing NATO's communications for the quantum era is paramount to our ability to operate effectively without fear of interception.
Post-Quantum's platform allows STV to be the first-mover to redefine the very standards of digital trust in defence solutions.
We prioritise security over novelty. Classic McEliece's 47-year track record provides confidence that newer algorithms cannot match.
Beyond implementing standards, we create them. As author of RFC9370, we established the technical foundation for global quantum-safe VPN connectivity.
Our approach combines classical and post-quantum cryptography. If either is compromised, the other maintains protection.
Our crypto-agile architecture enables rapid updates without wholesale system replacement.
We deliver production-ready solutions deployed in NATO networks and active conflict zones.
Founded in 2009 as the first PQC-focused company, we have accumulated expertise newer entrants cannot replicate.