Senetas & Nokia form alliance for quantum-resistant security
Senetas and Nokia have entered a strategic alliance to offer quantum-resistant security solutions for mission-critical networks, targeting defence and government clients.
The partnership aligns Senetas' certified encryption technology with Nokia's portfolio of network solutions, aiming to address evolving requirements for national security and sovereign control.
Network integration
The alliance will see Senetas' quantum-resistant encryption incorporated into Nokia's product lines, including Optical LAN, IP, and Optical networks. The integrated offering aims to deliver consistent data protection across all layers, from central data centres to operational environments at the network edge. This combined approach seeks to reduce potential vulnerabilities, particularly in complex defence environments where network boundaries are dispersed and continually shifting.
Operational security
Both companies point to a growing demand in the Asia-Pacific region for security technologies that safeguard communications not only in fixed facilities but throughout operational theatres. Customers are increasingly seeking end-to-end data protection for a range of military assets, including those in submarines, aircraft, and autonomous platforms.
The alignment of both firms' technologies is intended to support these needs, protecting sensitive information against both state-sponsored and criminal cyber threats.
The joint solution is designed to comply with key security certifications, including FIPS and Common Criteria, which are required by many government and defence agencies.
By offering products meeting these standards, the companies aim to support customers responding to both domestic security policies and international frameworks.
Sovereign technology
Senetas, whose encryption products are developed in Australia, will collaborate with Nokia to offer security solutions controlled and supported within trusted jurisdictions. This focus on sovereignty responds to increasing concerns among governments and critical national infrastructure operators about the origin and supply chain security of cybersecurity products. The companies state that the solutions are intended to offer customers assurance on both operational reliability and compliance with independent certification regimes.
"Nokia is a trusted partner to the defence community, providing scalable, secure and resilient mission-critical networks, be it making military bases smarter with field-proven fibre technologies or by deploying secure multi-service wide area networks for modern defence operation with IP/MPLS and optical networks. By partnering with Senetas, we are enhancing our quantum-safe solution to address additional defence-specific needs as well as expanding our Defence-in-Depth strategy," said Donny Janssens, Head of Partners for Network Infrastructure, Asia Pacific, Nokia.
Encryption focus
Senetas' encryption technology is designed for use in sensitive and high-assurance environments, and is distributed globally to defence, government, and critical infrastructure organisations.
The company's products are positioned to counter emerging cyber threats, particularly those associated with advances in quantum computing that could undermine conventional cryptographic techniques. By integrating with Nokia's network hardware and solutions, Senetas aims to broaden the deployment of its technology into wider markets, particularly those with demanding regulatory and operational requirements.
"At Senetas, we've engineered highly certified encryption solutions designed for the most demanding environments and this strategic alliance will bring those capabilities into critical defence and government networks globally. By combining our independently-certified, quantum-resistant technology with Nokia's world-class network infrastructure, we are delivering a new benchmark for secure, end-to-end communications," said Andrew Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, Senetas.
