Energy
enterpriseTarget: Smart Grid Operator
If you are a grid operator dealing with vulnerable smart meters — this project developed a set of quantum-resistant protocols that keep energy data secure from future quantum attacks.
PQ-REACT · Project
Quantum-Proof Security Upgrades for Energy Grids, 5G Networks and Blockchain
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Imagine the locks on your digital doors are about to be picked by a super-powerful new kind of computer. This work creates a new set of unbreakable locks that can be swapped in without shutting down the whole building. It ensures that even the smallest gadgets, like smart meters, stay secure as technology evolves.
By the numbers
15
consortium partners
7
countries involved
40%
industry ratio
The business problem
What needed solving
Current encryption (RSA, ECDSA) will be broken by future quantum computers. Companies in critical infrastructure risk total data exposure if they cannot migrate to new security standards without crashing their existing systems.
The solution
What was built
A set of tools and migration paths for post-quantum cryptography, including hybrid signature schemes and validation tools tested on quantum hardware.
Audience
Who needs this
Smart Grid Operators5G Network ProvidersBlockchain Infrastructure CompaniesCritical Infrastructure Managers
Business applications
Who can put this to work
Telecommunications
enterpriseTarget: 5G Infrastructure Provider
If you are a network provider dealing with the risk of intercepted communications — this project developed hybrid cryptographic mechanisms that protect 5G traffic using both current and future-proof security.
FinTech
SMETarget: Blockchain Platform Developer
If you are a ledger developer dealing with the threat of quantum computers breaking digital signatures — this project developed a transition path to move to post-quantum algorithms without disrupting the network.
Frequently asked
Quick answers
What is the cost or price of implementing this solution?
Based on available project data, specific pricing or implementation costs are not provided.
Can this be scaled to an industrial level?
Yes, the project focuses on real-world deployment across 5G networks, smart grids, and ledgers to ensure the solutions are scalable and efficient.
What are the IP and licensing terms for the algorithms?
Based on available project data, the project uses NIST standardized algorithms and provides a portfolio of tools for validation, but specific licensing terms are not listed.
How does this affect current regulatory compliance?
The project aligns with NIST efforts to identify and make available quantum-resistant algorithms by 2024 to meet emerging security standards.
How is this integrated into existing systems?
It uses hybrid signature schemes that combine classical and post-quantum cryptography to ensure a smooth transition without disrupting current operations.
Consortium
Who built it
The project is well-balanced for commercial transition, featuring a 40% industry ratio with 6 industrial partners, including 3 SMEs. The collaboration spans 7 countries and 15 partners, blending the academic rigor of 5 universities and 3 research centers with practical industrial application.
How to reach the team
National Center for Scientific Research Demokritos
Next steps
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