Orange Business and Toshiba offer the first network service in France designed to withstand future quantum cyber attacks.
Orange Business and Toshiba Europe have jointly launched a new network service in Paris that protects data against future attacks by quantum computers. The service, Orange Quantum Defender, combines Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) with Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and is available through Orange’s existing fiber optic network
Future quantum threats
The launch of Orange Quantum Defender is a response to the anticipated risks of quantum computers, which in the future may be able to crack current encryption techniques. By combining hardware-based QKD and software-based PQC, a multi-layered security is offered that protects sensitive information against interception and future decryption.
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The service is commercially available in the greater Paris region and is already being used by a French financial service provider. They connected multiple locations to the network to secure sensitive financial data. Organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and the public sector are at increased risk of “store now, decrypt later” attacks. In these attacks, data is intercepted now to be decrypted later with more powerful technology.
Existing network
Orange Quantum Defender runs on Orange’s existing fiber optic network. Previous tests by Orange and Toshiba show that Toshiba’s QKD technology is compatible with regular data traffic and scales well over long distances. This allows organizations to implement the system without major changes to their infrastructure.
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The launch is part of France’s national strategy to deploy quantum technology for cybersecurity. Orange and Toshiba worked together for years on the development and commercial validation of the technology. According to both companies, this network service represents a first step towards broader application of quantum-secure solutions in business environments.