Security News > 2020 > May > ADVA’s Ethernet encryption technology brings post-quantum security to VPN networks

ADVA announced that it is playing a key role in a unique research initiative extending post-quantum security to VPN networks.

Leveraging the ADVA FSP 150 with ConnectGuard Ethernet encryption, the Quantum-Secure VPN Modules and Operation Modes project is testing new quantum-resistant algorithms in the packet domain.

The initiative is utilizing ADVA FSP 150 edge devices with ConnectGuard Ethernet encryption technology based on an enhanced version of MACsec.

"When quantum computers emerge, they'll be able to quickly crack complex problems that would take today's most powerful supercomputers many years to solve. That's why enterprises, governments and communication service providers are looking to leverage security technology built on quantum-safe algorithms," commented Alexander von Gernler, head of research, genua GmbH. "For a decade, we've been focused on the threat posed by large quantum computers, and much of our work in recent years has been about developing practical quantum-resistant signatures and key establishment protocols."

"Now, we're leading the QuaSiModO consortium, working with ADVA and the other partners to bring post-quantum security to network Layers 2 and 3, and deliver the robust future-proof protection that classical encryption technologies simply can't."

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