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Quantum Key

The Quantum Era Demands a New Standard of Security

Powerful quantum computers will soon be able to break today’s widely used encryption methods. This creates a risk known as Harvest Now, Decrypt Later, where attackers collect encrypted data today and decrypt it once quantum tools mature.

To stay protected long-term, organizations need quantum-safe security, combining Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC), Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), and classical encryption. 

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Innovating at the Intersection of Space and Quantum Security

SES is building a global quantum-safe ecosystem that protects data well into the future. By combining satellite-based QKD, advanced partnerships, and SES’s global network infrastructure - aligned with European initiatives like IRIS² - SES is delivering managed, futureproof, quantum - safe connectivity. 

How Quantum-Safe Protection Works

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)

  • Uses the laws of physics to detect any attempt to intercept keys.
  • Satellite enabled QKD removes distance limitations seen in terrestrial fiber links. 
     

Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC)

  • New cryptographic algorithms designed to withstand quantum attacks.
  • Works best when paired with QKD in a hybrid approach for maximum resilience. 
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Future Proof Security for Critical Industries

Quantum-safe connectivity is essential for any organization that must secure sensitive data long into the future, including:

  • Financial institutions safeguarding transactions and customer data
  • Telecom and cloud providers securing networks and services end-to-end
  • Governments and defense organizations protecting national security communications