Toshiba, Ciena Collaborate to Demonstrate Quantum Secure Communication at OFC - Seite 2

“To address the immediate threat posed by quantum computers from potential Harvest Now, Decrypt Later attack methods, Ciena’s Waveserver 5 delivers a FIPS 140-3 level 2 compliant solution enabling 800G of encrypted capacity, using an innovative optical encryption approach that allows service providers to deploy quantum resistance today straight out of the box,” said Patrick Scully, director, product line management at Ciena.

Deployed over an existing single fiber or a fiber pair, the MU QKD System uses O-band WDM technology to overlay quantum signals with network data, eradicating the need for an additional dark fiber. This true co-existence between QKD and data dramatically reduces the CAPEX and OPEX costs involved in delivering quantum-safe encryption. With simple setup, auto-alignment, real-time optimization and high key rates, Multiplexed QKD System MU ensures operators are ready to deliver QKD across their networks.

“The rise of quantum computing has serious implications for current security methods and organizations need to take action now to mitigate risks to their communications,” said Andrew Shields, head of the Toshiba Europe’s Quantum Technology Division. “Validating the ability of our QKD technology to protect transmissions while using existing fiber networks is a huge step forward in making quantum-secure communications accessible for today’s organizations.”

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Toshiba Corporation leads a global group of companies that combines knowledge and capabilities from almost 150 years of experience in a wide range of businesses—from energy and social infrastructure to electronic devices—with world-class capabilities in information processing, digital and AI technologies. These distinctive strengths support Toshiba in building infrastructure that everyone can enjoy, and a connected data society, and in achieving the Company’s ultimate goal, a future that realizes carbon neutrality and a circular economy. Guided by the Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, “Committed to People, Committed to the Future,” Toshiba contributes to society’s positive development with services and solutions that lead to a better world. The Group and its 110,000 employees worldwide secured annual sales of 3.4 trillion yen (US$25.1 billion) in fiscal year 2022.