QuSecure is launching a new product to fortify Cisco router-to-router communications against emerging quantum threats.

HP built its upgraded Endpoint Security Controller chip into select business PCs to protect firmware against potential quantum computer attacks.

CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz boasts of beating rivals Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft and Splunk in 7- and 8-figure deals, replacing or outbidding them.

The extended partnership aims to combine Dell’s global security operations experts and proactive threat-hunting capabilities from CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform.

The founding members include Amazon Web Services, Cisco, IBM, IntellectEU, NVIDIA, QuSecure, SandboxAQ and the University of Waterloo.

The vendor has begun implementing quantum-resistant capabilities across its technologies, while partnering with federal agencies on post-quantum cryptography.

The European Union has invested around $17.4 million in a new consortium dubbed Nostradamus to build the test infrastructure for quantum key distribution.

The Starlink satellites were launched into space on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that took off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

The nation or company that builds a generalized quantum computer will dominate the market and a good chunk of the world economy, Michio Kaku said.

CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said the integration gives the vendor “one of the most complete cloud security offerings on the planet.”

NIST released three post-quantum cryptography draft standards, which are expected to become the global benchmark.

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Microsoft also introduced generative AI-powered Copilot in Azure Quantum for natural language inquiries in quantum, chemistry and materials science.

CrowdStrike President Michael Sentonas argues artificial intelligence alone cannot identify and respond to novel threats and attack tactics.

Quantinuum claims its H2 quantum processor initially features 32 fully-connected, high-fidelity qubits and a parallel gate zones architecture.

The vendor's hybrid infrastructure segment, which includes the zSystems mainframe portfolio, saw an 18% drop in revenue growth.

Aryaka and Check Point first teamed up in 2020 to provide customers with the building blocks they need to adopt a secure access service edge model.

The service combines human expertise with artificial intelligence-powered automation and threat intelligence.

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute accepted the work for its quantum key distribution industry specification group.

Amazon and Zscaler announced layoffs; Verizon shook up its executive ranks; and Accenture reported on gender diversity in the tech industry.

VMware touted employee engagement; IBM installed the first quantum computer for health care research; and Nutanix launched an internal audit.

Telcos are expected to play a unique role in the post-quantum world, GSMA Post-Quantum Telco Networks Chairperson Lory Thorpe said.

"By having our own dedicated on-premises system, our researchers' experiments take priority and ... we get answers more quickly,” Cleveland Clinic's Lara Jehi said.

Arrcus labeled a "disruptive leader"; HPE acquired Athonet; and Intel announced the pricing of seven series of unsecured notes.