ATP Gov is listed as CRN's Top 500 Solution Provider – 2025
ATP Gov is listed as CRN's Top 500 Solution Provider – 2025
ATP Gov is listed as CRN's Top 500 Solution Provider – 2025
ATP Gov is listed as CRN's Top 500 Solution Provider – 2025
The IBM quantum ecosystem is a collaborative network of companies and institutions that work together, aiming to advance quantum computing. The ecosystem’s main goal is to create and ensure stability in quantum computing.
Harvest Now, Decrypt Later, is the talking point behind quantum computing threats, initiating a spark in investing in quantum before your systems are no longer safe from the outside environment. Quantum poses the threat of breaking down cryptography, reinforcing the urge to get involved as soon as possible.
The largest threats to quantum computing in 2026 are cross-attacks, quantum-specific side-channel vulnerabilities, and insider threats. By using IBM’s Quantum Safe Ecosystem, agencies can reassure themselves with protection against quantum computing’s largest potential vulnerabilities.
Pervasive Encryption is detailed approach to securing data by harnessing the power of encrypting both in-flight (During transmission) and at-rest (when stored). Pervasive Encryptions aims to simplify the encryption process, enhance data protection, and meet federal compliance requirements. In IBM Z systems, pervasive encryption is integrated into infrastructure to ensure safe end-to-end data security.
Follow below for the key features.
| Feature | Descriptions |
|---|---|
| Data Volume Encryption | Vital role in ensuring sensitive information remains secure, even if physical storage is compromised. |
| Protected Keys | Using advanced techniques, like AES Cipher Keys, to safeguard keys and prevent unauthorized access. |
| Hardware Acceleration | Using advanced hardware capabilities like IBM Z cryptographic processors, performance overhead is minimized. |
| Network Encryption | By using in-flight protocols like TLS, IPsec, and SSH, an effective communication channel is established. |
1. Classify the value of your data and understand the current framework and compliance requirements
2. Identify how your data is encrypted, and other uses of cryptography to create a crypto inventory (encryption protocols, symmetric and asymmetric algorithms, key lengths, and crypto providers) to aid during the migration planning stage.
3. By using a flexible approach, you can ensure you are ready for potential upgrades. Using a hybrid approach, you can cover both classical and quantum-safe cryptographic algorithms.
4. Adopt quantum-safe algorithms and replace vulnerable cryptography with quantum-safe cryptography.
Role: Quantum Origin is a quantum random number generator (QRNG) platform that uses the power of quantum mechanics to yield cryptographic keys for stronger security against hacking attacks. Quantum Origin is the world’s only provable and software-deployed QRNG, which can be integrated into an organization’s infrastructure, earning NIST validation. This tool is crucial for federal agencies and their agency partners.
1. By using a powerful computer, a generated quantum cryptographic seed is made
2. The seed quality must be tested using a Bell test (Awarded in 2022)
3. The quantum software then uses the embedded seed to enhance randomness in the target system.
4. Adopt quantum-safe algorithms and replace vulnerable cryptography with quantum-safe cryptography.
Role: Palo Alto Networks offers quantum-resistant VPN solutions that use post-quantum cryptography (PQCs) to ensure safe and secure communications against potential threats. Palo Alto Networks has implemented quantum-resistant capabilities in its VPN solutions by using IKEv2 (Internet Key Exchange version 2) protocols.
1. Use RFC 8784 to create quantum-resistant IKEv2 VPNs, mixing post-quantum pre-shared keys (PPKs) with classical key materials
2. Key Mixing- PPKs are mixed with classic key material, so the key is not solely based on prime numbers (Resistant to Shor’s algorithm)
3. Key Exchange Mechanisms – implement multiple key exchange mechanisms that combine both classic and PQC KEM technologies, known as IKEv2 post-quantum hybrid key
4. Integration – integrate Quantum-resistant VPN protocols to avoid the need for additional software or hardware.
Role: Qwerx is a cybersecurity company that specializes in the domain of secure device authentication and machine identity management for IT and OT enterprises. Qwerx uses chaotically generated quantum-proof encryption and ephemeral symmetric keys to ensure the prevention of unauthorized access to protected networks.
Role: Extra Hop is a cybersecurity company that provides AI-driven network intelligence solutions, with the goal to focus on real-time visibility, threat detection, and response for organizations.
The difference between a reseller and a vendor in quantum computing is essential for correctly leveraging quantum technology effectively.
Role: Extra Hop is a cybersecurity company that provides AI-driven network intelligence solutions, with the goal to focus on real-time visibility, threat detection, and response for organizations.
Reseller: Typically provides services or products that are not proprietary to the reseller, allowing for a flexible range of solutions
Vendor: Typically offers proprietary technology or products that are designed to be the primary solution.
| Area | Reseller | Vendor |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Ownerships | Offers nonproprietary or third-party quantum solutions, very flexible | Offers proprietary quantum hardware, software, or platforms, designed as the primary solution |
| Area | Strong at bundling, integrating, and tailoring multiple technologies to fit environments | Customization is dependent on the vendor’s own ecosystem, deeper optimization, but lower cross-platform flexibility |
| Best For | Organizations seeking optionality, budget flexibility, or multi-vendor strategies | Organization needing direct access to core quantum IP, long-term roadmaps, and deeper technical control |
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