Quantum Dice, a University of Oxford spin-out pioneering quantum random number generator (QRNG) technology, and Thales, a pioneering technology and security provider, have launched a QRNG-backed Hardware Security Module (HSM), bringing the security advantages of Quantum Dice's patented DISC™ protocol to enterprise customers.
The integrated solution allows organisations to verify and quantify the security of their cryptographic keys in real-time, ensuring robust protection for classical applications and a seamless transition to post-quantum security, all while meeting the highest standards of security and compliance.
Advent of quantum computing
The advent of quantum computing is driving organisations to strengthen cryptographic defences
The advent of quantum computing is driving organisations to strengthen cryptographic defences – particularly as the global shift to post-quantum security accelerates.
At the core of all post-quantum algorithms is randomness, or entropy, which forms the foundation of the cryptographic keys that encrypt the sensitive data. Not only is the quantity of entropy itself crucial for post-quantum security applications, but its quality directly impacts the strength and security of cryptographic keys.
Cryptographic capabilities
The QRNG-backed HSM solution combines the market-pioneering cryptographic capabilities of the Thales Luna HSM with Quantum Dice’s Quantum Entropy-as-a-Service (QEaaS) to provide enhanced security features.
The solution benefits from Quantum Dice’s patented source-device independent self-certification (DISC™) protocol, which uses a live entropy measurement to provide a unique ability for users to verify and quantify the security of their encryption keys in real time.
Cryptographic keys and certificates
QRNG-backed HSM can prove and quantify the security of its cryptographic keys and certificates
The QRNG-backed HSM can, therefore, prove and quantify the security of its cryptographic keys and certificates, while offering enhanced auditability for seamless migration to post-quantum security.
Dr. Ramy Shelbaya, CEO and Co-Founder of Quantum Dice, said: “We are very excited to be working with one of the pioneering players in hardware securities. Thales’ Luna HSM is an important component to the cybersecurity of many enterprises globally across different sectors."
Quantum Dice's self-certifying QRNG
Shelbaya added: "As such, the integration of Quantum Dice’s QRNG solutions with it is an important step forward to bringing the benefits of our DISC-backed QRNGs to hardware security.”
Wenmiao Yu, Co-Founder and Director of Business Development at Quantum Dice, commented: “Fusing Quantum Dice's self-certifying QRNG with the Thales Luna HSM enables enhanced security for enterprises. CISO teams have an added layer of auditability for the encryption keys due to the continuous, live monitoring of the QRNG used in the Quantum Dice and Thales HSM.”
QRNG-backed HSM solution
Ksheerabdhi Krishna, VP of Product Marketing at Thales, said: “Advanced random number generation is a crucial foundation of cryptographic resilience and plays a key role in supporting post-quantum readiness. At Thales, we have integrated Quantum Dice's DISC™ QRNG with our Luna HSMs to leverage its verifiable security advantages for our customers.”
The QRNG-backed HSM solution lays a robust foundation for organisations navigating the migration to post-quantum security. By integrating verifiable, high-quality entropy into cryptographic processes, organisations can ensure their encryption keys are quantum-resilient while demonstrating compliance and maintaining the integrity required to meet evolving standards.