QuintessenceLabs News Articles
Forbes Tech Council Expert Panel: Understanding Quantum Technology
Forbes Tech Council member Dr. Vikram Sharma, shares how an understanding of quantum technologies is a skill every tech exec needs from both a technology and business impact.
QLabs’ Success Reflects VCs Growing Appetite for Australian-Grown Quantum Tech
Australia is becoming the place to watch for venture capitalists looking for the next big thing in quantum technology.
2022 Business Intelligence Group – Innovation Award
QuintessenceLabs’ CEO and Founder Dr. Vikram Sharma Recognized for his Executive Innovation in Technology category and for his creativity and passion for success in the fighting quantum with quantum.
Dr. Vikram Sharma Listed Among WSJ Roll Call
Dr. Vikram Sharma, our Founder, and CEO, listed among the world's most influential decision-makers, after joining the WSJ CEO Council.
WEF Global Action Plan — Improving Cybersecurity
The World Economic Forum (WEF), in an initiative together with QLabs, to develop quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions for IoT devices and systems.
Dr. Vikram Sharma Receives 2021 AmCham Alliance Award
Our very own Founder and CEO, Dr. Vikram Sharma, wins the Quantum Computing category, at the inaugural 2021 AmCham AU Alliance awards.
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
Canberra-based cybersecurity firm QuintessenceLabs is on the frontline of a new arms race using "quantum to fight quantum" per our Founder and CEO Dr. Vikram Sharma as featured in AICD.
Qantas Magazine: Are You Ready for a Cyber War?
Whether you’re a large corporation or an SME, you need to have a strong level of control over the data that you've been entrusted with, as told to Qantas Magazine...
Developing and Protecting Australia’s Critical Technology
QuintessenceLabs strongly welcomes Australia’s first critical technology list released recently—which includes a focus on quantum technologies and cybersecurity.
QuintessenceLabs Raises A$25 Million to Take Quantum Safe Cybersecurity Worldwide
Quantum cybersecurity leader QuintessenceLabs, raises Series B round to tap multibillion-dollar quantum safe crypto solutions and services market.
Australian Tech Scaleups at London Tech Week 2021
The UK is a top destination for Australian scaleups, with VC investment in tech hitting a record US$15B last year. QLabs is developing several important partnerships with UK institutions now.
Canberra Business News Insider’s Guide to Exporting Series
Our Founder and CEO Dr Vikram Sharma, sharing QuintessenceLabs' success with international partnerships and standing out in a competitive global market, as highlighted in CBN's Insider's Guide to Exporting Series.
The Quantum Daily Names QLabs’ CTO John Leiseboer One of...
The Quantum Daily has recognized QLab's CTO John Leiseboer as one of the top 51 Chief Technology Officers, deep in the trenches, transforming the world of quantum tech.
Sydney Quantum Academy’s Visiting Entrepreneurial Program (VEP)
Quantum technology is changing our world, per this great panel with Sydney Quantum Academy Visiting Entrepreneurial Program and QLabs' Founder and CEO, Dr. Vikram Sharma, highlighted as one of the...
Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) 2021
QuintessenceLabs is proud to be one of 10 Australian based start-ups chosen in the Enabling Tech category! The Extreme Tech Challenge is the world's largest startup competition for entrepreneurs addressing...
QuintessenceLabs and Boeing Join Forces
Learn how our advanced cybersecurity expertise contributed to Boeing's Advanced Autonomous Platform Technologies project.
Building a Post-Quantum Safe Crypto Environment
Technologies are available today to provide a post quantum-safe crypto environment, using our proprietary Quantum-Safe Methodology™ (QSM) to map out quantum risk and define a roadmap to quantum safety.
Cosmos Magazine Briefing
Dr. Vikram Sharma joins Dr. Cathy Foley, Chief Scientist Australia at Cosmos Magazine Briefing panel, to tackle some of the biggest future science issues such as quantum computing and AI.
Insights Success Magazine talks with Dr Vikram Sharma
Dr. Vikram Sharma, Founder and CEO of QuintessenceLabs, a Most Trusted Cybersecurity Company, sheds light on the importance of implementing stringent cybersecurity measures.
WEF: Rethinking Cybersecurity for a Quantum World
The cybersecurity ecosystem must evolve hand in hand with the technical capability, as described by Dr. Vikram Sharma with Professor Hans Bachor from Australia National University
Quantum Physics Enables Next Cryptographic Keys
QuintessenceLabs' qStream QRNG appliance provides encryption keys with full entropy, meaning they are truly random, as explained by our VP of Strategic Business Development, Dr. Jane Melia.
Vikram Sharma, Selected as Forbes Technology Council Member
Our Founder and CEO, Dr. Vikram Sharma, was recently recognized and invited to join the prestigious Forbes Technology Council based on his deep quantum knowledge in the industry.
OODAcon – Expert Practioncer Series
Dr. Vikram Sharma shares his insight on what CEOs need to know about quantum effects and quantum security to address some of the biggest issues in cybersecurity.
Canberra Business News Highlights Vikram Sharma in Lighthouse Entrepreneur’s Series
It all starts with an innovative entrepreneur, like our Founder and CEO Vikram Sharma, highlighted for his vision on how physics can make encryption stronger and protect our data.
IEEE SA: Titans of Quantum Security
The Titans of Quantum Security on the Standard for Quantum Risk Management panel, including QLabs' Founder and CEO Vikram Sharma, discuss managing the quantum threat to our digital ecosystems.
Risk Roundup’s Implications of Quantum Cybersecurity
Risk Roundup presents the implications of quantum cybersecurity, including Dr. Vikram Sharma and understanding the potential of quantum technologies for better cybersecurity.
Quantum Risk Management for the Board of Directors
A CSA panel of elite quantum computing experts, including Vikram Sharma, Founder and CEO of QLabs, discussing the importance of quantum risk preparedness from a global perspective.
The Need to Build a Quantum Security Coalition
To power of quantum computing creates an unprecedented threat to our security and to counter this threat, we need to create a global quantum community to help clear barriers first.
Principles for Effective Cybersecurity Leadership in a Post-COVID World
Cybersecurity operations are facing huge challenges due to COVID-19, and while there is no silver bullet, the World Economic Forum has 5 principles for effective leadership in our post-pandemic "new...
Solving Quantum Security Challenges
The Quantum Computing age is growing ever closer and will render current encryption systems obsolete, so addressing this issue requires action at national and global levels — now!
The Quantum Daily Names Vikram Sharma Top Quantum Computing Executive
QuintessenceLabs Founder and CEO, Vikram Sharma recognized as one of the top 22 key executives shaping the quantum computing industry
QuintessenceLabs Wins Millions in Defence Innovation Hub Deals
QuintessenceLabs is among the handful of security specialists recently awarded million dollar contracts to boost cutting edge cyber technologies
Demystifying Quantum Entropy
Learn how CISOs can prepare for quantum computing now, and what solutions exist today for quantum safe cybersecurity in the future
QuantumHermit: Conversations With QKDs
Listen to QuantumHermit and Dr. Jane Melia's podcast and why quantum key distribution is vital
A Conversation With Quantum Security Practitioner Jane Melia of QuintessenceLabs
Dr. Jane Melia and Bob Gourley from OODA discuss the game changing Promise of Quantum Computing
Cybersecurity companies bring advanced encryption and quantum tech to Australia
Three cybersecurity companies, Vault Cloud, QuintessenceLabs and Ziroh Labs, have launched a secure and scalable package for enterprise file synchronisation and sharing systems in Australia.
Cybersecurity Goes Quantum
A combination of technologies has seen an Australian service provider combine quantum number generation with an encryption algorithm to develop the world’s first “always encrypted” security.
Vault Cloud, QuintessenceLabs and Ziroh Labs combine tech for world...
Vault Cloud has integrated Ziroh Labs’ homomorphic encryption technology and QuintessenceLabs’ true quantum random number generator into its offering in an effort funded by AustCyber – the Australian Cyber Security...
Quantum cybers land in Vault Cloud thanks to QuintessenceLabs
The offering has been touted as the world's first secure and scalable package for enterprise file synchronisation and sharing systems.
Quantum Computing a Game Changer for Global Threat Landscape
“There is a real move in Australia towards recognising the importance of quantum technology to our future data protection needs. We are leading the world in many aspects of the...
The Deal with Quantum Computing and Cryptography
Check the latest feature at Infosecurity Magazine by Andreas Baumhof, our VP of Quantum Technologies.
Preparing For Quantum Defense
Without a countermeasure to mitigate the threat of quantum compute key cracking, no data will be secure anywhere in the world.
Vikram Sharma, CEO of QuintessenceLabs, Qantas Interview
Listen to Dr Vikram Sharma's interview on Talking Business, an inflight entertainment radio program on Qantas, hosted by Alan Kohler.
Nine Australasian tech innovators win UK Tech Rocketship Awards
QuintessenceLabs Wins UK Dept. of International Trade Tech Rocketship Award in the Economy and Digital Security Category.
Ways to Nurture Collaboration between Universities and Industry
Tech transfer from university to industry is not a one-size-fits-all scenario. Sometimes research occurs in the university and then is commercialized outside of it, other times commercialization begins already during...
Concerns About the Australian Federal Government’s Proposed Encryption Laws
Here are 1000 reasons to be concerned about the Australian Federal Government's proposed encryption laws.
How quantum cyber security can make data breaches irrelevant
Data breaches have caused losses of hundreds of millions, if not billions of dollars. It wouldn’t take many large attacks to ravage the world economy.
Australian Office Workers Putting Data at Risk
Just under half of Australian office workers have inadvertently committed acts that made a company’s data more vulnerable to being compromised, according QuintessenceLabs research.
Small-business Data at Risk Because of Risky Behaviour
A new report by QuintessenceLabs reveals that office workers in micro/small businesses are the most likely to increase the risk of a data breach.
Australian Invention Could Be a Key to Global Data Security
As Facebook loses 50 million users' data, this $10,000 Australian invention could be a key to global data security.
Securing Information in a Quantum World
Quantum computing is expected to revolutionise the world and Australia is well placed to be the first across the quantum finish line.
Entropy-as-a-service? You heard us right
Australian cloud provider Vault, homomorphic encryption outfit Ziroh Labs, and QuintessenceLabs – have got together to create a quantum-based ”entropy-as-a-service” offering.
Three Australian Tech Firms Collaborate to build a Secure Package
Three Australian tech firms have collaborated to build a secure and scalable package for enterprise file synchronisation and sharing systems which are hosted in a secure environment.
Vault, QuintessenceLabs & Ziroh Labs to Create Advanced Encryption
Companies aim to create high grade of encryption to secure sensitive Government data with quantum mechanics underpinning secure keys.
Australian Security Trio
Vault, QuintessenceLabs, and Ziroh Labs have joined forces to build a system for strong encryption of user data for government.
Best Practices for Integrated Cybersecurity
Best practices and trends to keep in mind when looking for a truly integrated, secure data protection solution
Where Einstein meets Turing: Vikram Sharma
Vikram Sharma, CEO of QuintessenceLabs, is fusing computer science and quantum physics to revolutionise cybersecurity.
QuintessenceLabs: Data Security Solutions that Build Quantum Resilience
QuintessenceLabs thinks beyond traditional security system norms and is aware of the need to be ‘quantum-safe’ in all aspects of cybersecurity.
Hard Road for New Entrepreneurs
Vikram Sharma: “Growing a business is a very solitary journey, and having that group of people to share the challenges and experiences is very comforting and affirming".
Cyber Security Growth Centre Creates Opportunities
Australian cyber security success stories include QuintessenceLabs, a Canberra-based IT security firm with a branch office in Silicon Valley.
What is KMIP and Why Should Anyone Care?
One way to help with encryption key management is by implementing products that comply with the OASIS Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP).
World Economic Forum honors Canberra tech firm’s pioneering work
A Canberra tech firm pioneering the new wave of cybersecurity has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Technology Pioneer.
World is waking up to the need for quantum safe...
Quantum computers will render obsolete the current public key cryptography standards upon which we depend for internet ecommerce and routine cyber security.
The week that was
Finally, the World Economic Forum has released its Technology Pioneers Cohort for 2018.
Australian cyber firm recognised as tech pioneer
The World Economic Forum has recognised QuintessenceLabs as a Technology Pioneer for 2018.
‘Data is the new oil’: Canberra company gets prestigious recognition
QuintessenceLabs is just the eighth Australian company to receive the recognition.
The Year in Cybersecurity: The Story So Far
With the arrival of June, we’re halfway through an already busy year for cybersecurity.
Aussies join global tech ‘pioneer’ club
Sharma’s QuintessenceLabs was one of two Australian companies recognised by the World Economic Forum as a “Technology Pioneer” for 2018.
Australian start-ups recognised by World Economic Forum
Two of Australia’s most cutting edge tech companies have been recognised on the world stage, with Horizon State and QuintessenceLabs named ‘Tech Pioneers’ by the World Economic Forum.
Quantum Conquests Require Resource Commitments
The global communications race is heating up, but who’s winning?
The CyberWire Daily Briefing – May 10, 2018
QuintessenceLabs announced that its qCrypt key and policy management platform has achieved VMware Ready™ status.
True Random Entropy Is an IoT Necessity
The Internet of Things has security issues. Not only do we need to safeguard our computers and smartphones, we must worry about protecting our homes, vehicles, appliances & other IoT...
Cloud Security Alliance examines a ‘Day Without Safe Cryptography’
What would happen to our daily lives if our most commonly used methods of encryption were to suddenly disappear?
‘Fighting quantum with quantum’: Future of cybersecurity with QuintessenceLabs
Encryption is an essential part of data security. It provides a fundamental layer of protection that shields confidential data from exposure to attacks.
Aussie cybersecurity drum up a storm at local tech summits
Australian-grown cybersecurity firms including Kasada, QuintessenceLabs and deception.ai have all been drumming up a storm at Australian tech summits over the last week.
Canberra cyber technology to be showcased in the US
Canberra cyber businesses QuintessenceLabs and deception.ai partnered to create a secure solution to protect global customers from cyber attack, which will be showcased at RSA in San Francisco.
The quantum internet is already being built
A quantum internet could revolutionize communication, computing and science, and it may be only 10 years away. But what is it? QuintessenceLabs Vikram Sharma takes part in Michael Lucy's article.
Canberra companies take local technology global
Deception.ai has partnered with QuintessenceLabs to add new quantum technology to its products, which use artificial intelligence to make decoy files that confuse hackers.
3 Lessons From Private-Sector Cloud Deployments
Government agencies can learn from industry’s experiences as they migrate to the cloud.
How quantum physics can make encryption stronger
CEO Vikram Sharma shares how quantum technology can strengthen cryptographic key management and encryption.
New infosec products of the week: March 23, 2018
QuintessenceLabs has announced a PCIe version of its qStream quantum random number generator, the qStream 100P.
How quantum physics is beating cyber crime
CEO Vikram Sharma takes Westpac IQ into the quantum world to explain how the most microscopic scale of nature is helping shape cyber defence.
Harnessing diode ‘flaw’ for new quantum number generator
Quantum cybersecurity firm QuintessenceLabs has announced developing a full-entropy quantum random number generator (QRNG), by leveraging a "flaw" in diodes.
Making Breaches Irrelevant
Jane Melia, VP of Strategic Business Development at QuintessenceLabs discusses how embracing advanced quantum cybersecurity solutions can protect your sensitive data even in the event of a breach.
Technology & Security Trends in 2018
John Leiseboer, CEO of QuintessenceLabs anticipates six key technology trends for 2018 that will have an even greater impact on Australian individuals, businesses and government in the relentless pursuit to...
Australian Defence invests A$13.4 million to develop innovative technologies
A $528,000-worth contract to Quintessence Labs to develop a resilient encryption method that could protect sensitive data on mobile assets in uncontrolled or hostile environments through Virtual Zeroisation technology.
Quantum-Safe Security Awareness Survey Report
Newest paper finds that despite awareness of threat posed by quantum computing, little is being done to prepare
Defence invests $13.4 million to develop innovative technologies
Quintessence Labs (ACT) $528,000 This project aims to develop a resilient encryption method that could protect sensitive data on mobile assets in uncontrolled or hostile environments through Virtual Zeroisation technology.
QuintessenceLabs scores further funding from Defence
The quantum cybersecurity firm has scored an additional AU$528,000 to develop a 'resilient' encryption method that could protect sensitive data on mobile assets.
Defence makes a quantum call to arms
Applications have opened for the federal government's 'Next Generation' Technologies Fund, calling for quantum-related proposals that benefit the Australian Defence Force.
FedRAMP Does Not Guarantee Data Security
FedRAMP was designed to be a cohesive risk management program, but it does not guarantee data security. Learn why in our latest post co-authored with Cognitio Corp's Bob Gourley on...
Quantum Computing Could Hold the Key to Defence
Perimeter security guards the data systems of defence organisations but the security for data-exchange will start to reach its use-by date within a decade, says CEO of QuintessenceLabs, Vikram Sharma.
Global reach for business never more affordable
In the digital age, Australian start-ups can reach out to a global market from their inception was the discussion QLabs CEO Vikram Sharma took part in at a recent Business...
Setting ambition for business beyond the natural borders
In the final installment of the AFR series, QuintessenceLabs' CEO Vikram Sharma and other leaders of Australia's "Businesses of Tomorrow" discuss ambitions that grow beyond the country's borders.
A sense of purpose the new driver for younger business...
QuintessenceLabs' CEO Vikram Sharma and other Australian business leaders discuss the importance of a sense of purpose for younger business owners.
Well poised for digital economy, although hurdles remain
Roundtable discussion by Australia's "Businesses of Tomorrow" leaders features QuintessenceLabs CEO Vikram Sharma and others talking about the digital economy.
Women in Cybersecurity: Things are changing… slowly
Several women who have reached the heights of the cybersecurity profession spoke with QuintessenceLabs' VP of Strategic Business Development, Jane Melia about the role of women in the industry.
Despite Challenges, Australia is Becoming a Thriving Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Australian cybersecurity industry is making noise on the world scene but still has challenges to face.
Forging closer links with commercial partners crucial for military
Australian Financial Review speaks to QuintessenceLabs CEO Vikram Sharma about encryption and the company's work with the Department of Defence
Interview: QuintessenceLabs’ take on quantum physics and cybersecurity
SecurityBriefAU sits down with CEO Vikram Sharma to discuss his thoughts on quantum physics, encryption and cybersecurity
The quantum revolution: Who, what, when, where, why and how?
QuintessenceLabs' Dr. Jane Melia featured in CIODive article on recent "The Coming Quantum Revolution" event where she spoke on a panel of experts about the present and future of quantum...
Bank robbers move into cyberspace
Westpac Banking Corporation's house news organ, Westpac IQ, features QuintessenceLabs in a story on the enterprise's cybersecurity investments.
Interview: The Aussie security firm fighting cyber deception from the...
The future of cybersecurity - noting that QuintessenceLabs is "looking at ways to make existing encryption technology more resilient to quantum computing by the application of vast amounts of random...
Australia Awards More Defence Innovation Hub R&D Grants
Australian government awards AU$5.9m in R&D grants to support defence operations. The article mentions that the largest grant was awarded to QuintessenceLabs -- which received AU$3.26 million -- to explore...
7 essential elements to effective key-management policy
Key management: elements of a successful key management policy
Cyber security fintechs can help restore trust
The financial services industry should work closely with fintech cybersecurity start-ups to regain the trust of consumers, says QuintessenceLabs.
New infosec products of the week: September 22, 2017
PKWARE launched four virtual and hardware key management appliances. Smartcrypt Appliances, developed in partnership with QuintessenceLabs
A New Law of Robotics: No Unauthorized Communications Access
Cybersecurity should share the same priority as other laws of robotics.
20 Most Promising Enterprise Security Solution Providers 2017
QuintessenceLabs was chosen by CIOReview as one of 20 promising enterprise security solutions providers
QuintessenceLabs Quantum Cryptography Meets Enterprise Security
QuintessenceLabs' founder Vikram Sharma is the August 2017 CEO of the Month for CIOReview magazine.
Department of Defence to invest $3.26m into quantum key research
The Australian Department of Defence is plowing $3.26 million into an investment that will see QuintessenceLabs help to continue research into quantum key distribution. The investment is the largest of...
QuintessenceLabs $3.26 M Investment from Australian DoD for Quantum Key...
QuintessenceLabs was awarded a $2.4 million USD investment from the Australian Department of Defence to continue the expansion of its quantum key distribution (QKD) capabilities and extend it to free...
Quantum crypto upstart QuintessenceLabs hopes to cut the cord
Free-space QKD research by QuintessenceLabs being funded by the Australian DoD. Read all about it in The Register.
Defence awards AU$3.26m to QuintessenceLabs for quantum cyber development
Quantum cybersecurity firm QuintessenceLabs (QLabs) has picked up AU$3.26 million in funding from the Australian Department of Defence to continue the expansion of its quantum key distribution capabilities and develop...
$3.26 million investment for quantum key distribution research
QuintessenceLabs was awarded a $3.26 million AUD ($2.4 million USD) investment from the Australian Department of Defence to continue the expansion of its quantum key distribution (QKD) capabilities and extend...
QuintessenceLabs $3.26 Million Investment from Australian Department of Defence for...
QuintessenceLabs was awarded a $3.26 million AUD ($2.4 million USD) investment from the Australian Department of Defence to continue the expansion of its quantum key distribution (QKD) capabilities and extend...
QuintessenceLabs gets investment boost from DoD
QuintessenceLabs was awarded a $3.26 million investment from the Australian Department of Defence to continue the expansion of its quantum key distribution (QKD) capabilities and extend it to free space...
Defence innovation funding: drop code, not bombs (well maybe some...
The AU Defence Innovation Hub awards QLabs $3M to "explore the feasibility of the establishment of highly secure communications links between two points".
Defence innovation funding: drop code, not bombs (well maybe some...
Quantum cyber security company QuintessenceLabs, has received $3,261,000 to "explore the feasibility of the establishment of highly secure communications links between two points". The funding is part of the second...
Defence innovation funding: drop code, not bombs (well maybe some...
QuintessenceLabs has received $3,261,000 from the AU Defence Innovation Hub to "explore the feasibility of the establishment of highly secure communications links between two points".
Defence innovation funding: drop code, not bombs (well maybe some...
QuintessenceLabs has received $3,261,000 to "explore the feasibility of the establishment of highly secure communications links between two points".
Defence awards AU$3.26m to QuintessenceLabs for quantum cyber development-ZDnet
Quantum cybersecurity firm QuintessenceLabs (QLabs) has picked up AU$3.26 million in funding from the Australian Department of Defence to continue the expansion of its quantum key distribution capabilities and develop...
2nd tranche of Australian Defence Innovation Hub investments explores autonomous...
The Australian government has announced the second tranche of Defence Innovation Hub investments worth AU$12.3 million, looking at the exploration of innovation technologies from unmanned undersea glider for surveillance to...
Innovation Hub invests $12.3m in 8 organisations
The second tranche of Defence Innovation Hub investments worth $12.3 million has been announced and will assist eight organisations to deliver innovations to further defence capability.
A Primer for Federal IT to Protect Networks, Data
New federal agency leaders, along with the fresh crop of chief information officers, chief technology officers and chief information security officers, face formidable cybersecurity responsibilities when it comes to protecting...
Quantum computers to drive customer insights, says CBA CIO
CBA is not the only bank pursuing quantum solutions to security problems. In January, Westpac upped its stake in Canberra-based quantum cyber security company QuintessenceLabs. QuintessenceLabs, founded a decade ago,...
Former Westpac CEO relishes role as mentor to quantum cyber-security...
Gail Kelly, former Westpac CEO, has agreed to be one of the mentors in the Businesses of Tomorrow program launched by Westpac as part of its 200th anniversary celebrations this...
Two Canberra businesses selected for national mentoring program
This article also appeared in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Brisbane Times, The Age and WAToday.com
A Carpe Diem Moment for the IoT, Cybersecurity and Quantum...
QuintessenceLabs' Jane Meila talks about the IoT and the need for bold government action on cybersecurity with the threat of quantum computers looming and how quantum random numbers and the...
Defense in Depth: Protecting the Organization’s Data
Cognitio's Marty Meehan provides context on an economical, scalable and highly secure defense in depth solution leveraging PKWARE's Smartcrypt and QuintessenceLabs.
Westpac backs 200 Australian ‘Businesses of Tomorrow’
QuintessenceLabs recently garnered a place among Westpac's 20 high-potential Businesses of Tomorrow. The high-potential Business award was given to top companies taking part in the Westpac Businesses of Tomorrow program...
Aussie IT businesses dominate Westpac’s 200 Businesses of Tomorrow tally
The Westpac Group recognized QuintessenceLabs for reshaping the cybersecurity landscape in Australia and around the globe. The cybersecurity leader helps organizations protect their data by leveraging the quantum properties of...
Encryption Is Key to a More Secure Cyber Future
The increase in cyberthreats from both internal and external sources has put the onus on government agencies, particularly at the federal level, to implement strong cybersecurity architectures. While encryption is...
What Is a Quantum Random Number Generator?
Great write up of QuintessenceLabs qStream quantum random number generator. Nobody's faster.
Cyberwar talk is getting real says cybersecurity article
QuintessenceLabs CEO, Vikram Sharma, was interviewed at the RSA Conference and was quoted in an article pointing to how serious a subject cybersecurity has become. The author previously had mentioned...
A Quantum of Security
Commercial development of quantum key distribution is coming just in time to meet the security threat from quantum computers, finds Andy Extance If you think practical quantum computers arriving within...
Australian space sector provides opportunities for Canberra
Story on Australia's space industry and Canberra's tech firms uses QuintessenceLabs as an example of the depth of talent available in the country's capital.
Westpac Group ups investment in quantum security
Westpac Group is increasing its stake in QuintessenceLabs to enable the homegrown quantum cyber security company to further expand its global reach. The company's highly secure data encryption capabilities are...
Westpac ups stake in quantum cybersecurity
Westpac has upped its stake in quantum cybersecurity firm, Quintessence Labs to 16 per cent. Under the expanded agreement, Quintessence Labs will provide Westpac and its partners with quantum cybersecurity...
Westpac boosts stake in cybersecurity firm QLabs
Westpac Banking Corp has increased its strategic equity stake in cybersecurity firm QuintessenceLabs, whose products will fortify the Group from potential cyber attacks.
How Australia is creating its “quantum ecosystem”
Our CEO Vikram Sharma talks about the growing “quantum ecosystem” in Australia.
vSphere 6.5 goes GA, gains surprise powers to predict the...
Our qClient Software Development Kit (SDK) is now integrated in VMware vSphere 6.5. for key and policy management solutions for their virtual environments.
Beyond Moore’s Law: 13 Investors, CEOs and Researchers Sound Off...
13 Investors, CEOs and Researchers Sound Off on Quantum Computing. QuintessenceLabs CEO, Vikram Sharma, and representatives of Google, IBM, Lockheed Martin and nine more organizations speak to the promise and...
World leading cyber security from Australia
Cooperation between businesses such as QuintessenceLabs and researchers like those at Australian National University is critical to building a highly successful cyber security industry in Australia.
Speeding Up Industry: 12 Early-Stage Quantum Computing Startups to Watch
The commercial quantum computing industry is still relatively nascent, but interest in the technology is rising quickly due to its potential to speed up computing for applications across a wide...
First Look: QuintessenceLabs Trusted Security Foundation (TSF)
SC Magazine's Peter Stephenson reviews our Trusted Security Foundation describing it as "... a unique, well-conceived and crafted tool. When you need what this one does you probably won't need...
5 Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Encryption Companies
Founded in 2006, Australian firm Quintessence labs has taken in an undisclosed amount of funding to develop an entire suite of quantum security products. In the world of computer programming,...
The Periodic Table of Cybersecurity Startups
QuintessenceLabs was recently mentioned in CB Insights “The Periodic Table of Cybersecurity Startups” in the Quantum Encryption category.
Why QuintessenceLabs is now officially a cybersecurity pioneer
Several representatives of QuintessenceLabs were in attendance at the SINET 61 global cybersecurity event in Sydney and were singled out by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in his introductory video address...
Quantum Computing: 17 Years Of Major Startup Financings In One...
QuintessenceLabs is part of a growing trend, as there were nearly 4X as many quantum computing funding rounds in the last three years compared to the previous 14.
Turnbull’s cybersecurity adviser rejects creating Australia’s Silicon Valley
Alastair MacGibbon believes there is no point in trying to create Silicon Valley in Australia when government and industry should instead focus on nurturing the limited pool of talent the...
Cyber Security at Australia US Business Week (AUSBW)
AUSBW’s digitech stream included a cyber security program highlighting Australia’s interest in developing cyber security capability, including collaboration between government and industry.
Government sees potential ‘quantum ecosystem’ in Australia
Companies like QuintessenceLabs are part of the growing ‘quantum ecosystem’ in Australia.
Quantum encryption gets off the ground with China’s Micius satellite
CEO Vikram Sharma discusses Quantum Key Distribution technologies, including QuintessenceLabs qOptica, in this article on quantum encryption in ComputerWorld.
Quantum physics meets IT security
Quantum physics is coming to an IT security product near you. That's the message published recently by the Cloud Security Alliance in its new white paper, Quantum Random Number Generators...
Quantum random number generators explained
Quantum random number generators are now available, delivering the ‘highest quality randomness’, at high rates and competitive costs.
The random number generator powered by the quantum ‘crackle in...
QuintessenceLabs CTO John Leiseboer was interviewed by Computerworld Australia about quantum random number generation using a quantum “crackle in the universe.”
QuintessenceLabs getting truly random with quantum security
John Leiseboer, CTO of QLabs, talks about the bigger picture of random number generators using quantum techniques as well as key management.
What Exactly is Quantum Cybersecurity Anyway?
Jane Melia, VP of Strategic Business Development discusses how quantum cybersecurity has the exciting promise to protect our most sensitive data.
Encryption delivers quantum of solace
“Data breaches are growing exponentially every day, exposing and compromising sensitive data. When discussing security concerns with our customers and their goal of more pervasive data security, the need for...
Quantum computer being built to CBA’s specifications
Other banks are also exploring quantum technology. Westpac Banking Corp has invested in an Australian technology security specialist called QuintessenceLabs, which has created quantum technology that strongly encrypts confidential data.
GLOBAL TECH CONFERENCE IN SF HIGHLIGHTS DIGITAL SECURITY, PRIVACY ISSUES
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Security experts from across the globe are meeting at the Moscone Center this week in San Francisco, for the RSA Conference, the world's largest security conference....
QuintessenceLabs part of OASIS KMIP and PKCS #11 Interface Standards...
Latest advances in OASIS KMIP and PKCS #11 Encryption and Cryptographic Token Interface Standards Demonstrated by Twelve Companies at RSA 2016. Interoperability Between Cryptosense, Cryptsoft, Feitian, Fornetix, Hewlett Packard Enterprise...
Australian C-suite executives fail to take security seriously
In fact, most survey respondents were more realistic about the threat – 94% thought they were likely to face a significant cyber security incident in the next two years. However,...
QuintessenceLabs unveils Trusted Security Foundation
SAN JOSE, Calif.: Cybersecurity is getting more robust and accessible for enterprise customers with the introduction of the QuintessenceLabs Trusted Security Foundation, the only quantum-based, commercially available platform for the...
QuintessenceLabs unveils Trusted Security Foundation™, delivering first integrated key manager...
Cybersecurity is getting more robust and accessible for enterprise customers with the introduction of the QuintessenceLabs Trusted Security Foundation, the only quantum-based, commercially available platform for the centralized management and...
Next-Gen CyberSecurity
Next-Gen CyberSecurity. When it comes to protecting sensitive digital information a standard firewall often isn’t enough to keep cybercriminals at bay.
Meet the hottest security vendors on the planet
IT security research body Cybersecurity Ventures has released the second annual Cybersecurity 500 list of the top security companies in the world. The research firm ranks the security industry based...
Encryption: When Random Numbers aren’t as Random as You Would...
Random numbers are the backbone of security. If an attacker can predict the output of your Random Number Generator (RNG), then virtually everything you build on it will be vulnerable....
Quantum state of mind: Insights from a cybersecurity entrepreneur
The world of cybersecurity is at an interesting crossroads: advances in technology have put our most valuable data at ever-increasing risk of breaches and exploits. Conversely technology is also creating...
Implementing an encryption strategy – and how to get it...
“No one ever got fired for having encryption that was too strong." Here’s what you need to take into consideration when implementing an effective and manageable encryption strategy.
Establishing an industry-led Cyber Security Growth Centre
The Australian Government will provide funding of $30 million through to 2019-20 to establish an industry-led Cyber Security Growth Centre to create business opportunities for Australia’s cyber security industry. This...
QLabs gives hope to Australia’s data security shortcomings
Australia might be ranked low for its computer security preparedness today, but there is enough innovation in the country to point to a more secure future. A report by network...
Canberra physicists working on ‘unbreakable’ cyber security systems
A group of Canberra physicists have received global recognition for their work to create "unbreakable" cyber security networks. QuintessenceLabs work closely with experts from the Australian National University to protect...
AUSTRALIAN CYBER-SECURITY FIRM WINS GLOBAL AWARD
AUSTRALIAN CYBER-SECURITY FIRM WINS GLOBAL AWARD A high-technology company started by physicists from The Australian National University (ANU) has won a major international award for its quantum cyber-security technology. QuintessenceLabs...
Bankers back QuintessenceLabs
The trio join Westpac Banking which, as reported by The Australian Financial Review in June, became an 11 per cent owner in QuintessenceLabs. The bank, which invested directly into QLabs...
Cybersecurity Investments Pay More
When Australian bank Westpac Group wanted to improve its data security by deploying quantum encryption, the financial firm decided against just buying a product. Instead, the 13-million-customer banking group invested...
QuintessenceLabs selected as SINET16 Innovator
QuintessenceLabs has been selected as a SINET16 Innovator. SINET, an organization focused on advancing Cybersecurity innovation through public-private collaboration, announced today the winners of its annual SINET 16 Innovator competition....
Random numbers aren’t, says infosec boffin
New article by The Register on how the randomness (or rather, lack thereof) of pseudo-random number generators (PRNGs) is a persistent pain for those who work at the low layers...
Encryption key as Westpac buys into Aussie tech security firm...
Westpac Banking Corporation has been the lead investor in a capital raising for Canberra-based technology security specialist QuintessenceLabs, which is waging a high-tech war against hackers.
NetDocuments integrates QuintessenceLabs’ solutions
NetDocuments announced its new security architecture integrating quantum random number technology.
Hot Cybersecurity Companies to Watch in 2015
QuintessenceLabs was recognized in Cybersecurity Ventures' "Cybersecurity 500", which identifies the most promising and innovative cybersecurity companies to watch in 2015.
Cybersecurity 500: world’s most innovative security companies
IT security research body Cybersecurity Ventures has revealed its first-ever Cybersecurity 500, with QuintessenceLabs and Nuix the only Australian companies to make it onto the "who's hot" list. The honor...
Forrester Data Security 2015
Forrester identifies need for strong key management to protect enterprise data from threats and breaches of privacy.
Australian lifestyle tech publication “Techly” features QuintessenceLabs
An article by Bianca Wright – “The Quantum of Cryptography: Australia’s role in the unbreakable encryption” talks about the widespread and growing need for encryption in an increasingly privacy and...
QuintessenceLabs named Australia’s most innovative small company by the Australian...
ACT Government’s Business Connect Blog relays the announcement of this prestigious award off the back of winning the 2013 ACT Chief Minister’s Emerging Exporter Award.
“Commercialisation Australia’s” publication “Value Proposition” features Vikram Sharma from QuintessenceLabs
Michael Stevens-Jones, Entrepreneur and IBM Smart Camp Executive writes about How Big Business can help Support Australian Security Innovation and references achievements by QuintessenceLabs.
“Technology Spectator” features – “Quantum computers and code breakers”
David Kielpinski writes about the usage quantum mechanics for both making and breaking codes. QuintessenceLabs is referenced as a major player amongst commercial ventures in quantum cryptography.
“Stanford Graduate School of Business” article featuring Vikram Sharma from...
Erika Brown Ekiel from Stanford Graduate School of Business interviews QuintessenceLabs’ Founder and CEO Dr. Vikram Sharma regarding the road he has travelled as an entrepreneur.
“InterConnect 2013 Interview Technology Briefing”
QuintessenceLabs’ CEO, Dr Vikram Sharma speaks with Mark Hanny, IBM VP for Ecosystem Development at InterConnect 2013 in Singapore.
Big business and start-ups: a win-win relationship
QuintessenceLabs’ collaboration with NASA and IBM is featured in an online article in the “Technology Spectator."
“Untraceable”
QuintessenceLabs featured in the “ANU Reporter” magazine (Spring 2013 Edition, Page 22) for enablement of a “crack-proof encryption system that's got the nod from NASA."
Extract from “Value Proposition”
QuintessenceLabs featured in Innovation Australia’s “Value Proposition” publication.
The Australian
Miniaturisation of QuintessenceLabs QKD technology into a silicon photonics microchip.
The Wall Street Journal – MarketWatch
QuintessenceLabs Announces Partnership with Lockheed Martin Corporation.