Equus : Arqit Quantum Inc. in Collaboration with Equus Compute Solutions and Intel, Demonstrates A Quantum-Safe CSfC -Compliant MACP Architecture for Classified Mobile Communications

Arqit Quantum Inc. in collaboration with Equus Compute Solutions and Intel announced the world's first quantum-safe CSfC-Compliant MACP Architecture for Classified Mobile Communications secured by symmetric key agreement. The companies have worked together to successfully develop, demonstrate and validate a Mobile Access Capability Package (MACP) architecture that is compliant with the U.S. National Security Agency's (NSA) Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) programme and resistant to threats from quantum computing. This innovation introduces a quantum-secure, nested IPsec tunnelling configuration using Arqit's Symmetric Key Agreement Platform (SKA-Platform??), strongSwan VPN, and the Intel NetSec Accelerator Reference Design with Inteleon D processor and Intel Ethernet Controller E810. The MACP architecture meets CSfC security requirements while eliminating the scale and logistics issues of traditional key management methods, modernising secure mobile access to classified data. The NSA's MACP framework provides secure mobile access to classified networks by requiring two layers of commercial encryption. The Equus/Intel/Arqit collaboration demonstrates post-quantum symmetric encryption, mitigating risk from cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs) while maintaining performance and scalability. Arqit's SKA-Platform enables symmetric keys to be agreed dynamically and securely between VPN endpoints, removing the need for manual keying processes such as couriering, loading or auditing, an operational breakthrough for CSfC architectures. Performance tests achieved 90% throughput retention across dual-encrypted tunnels in realistic environments, demonstrating minimal performance impact while delivering post-quantum security. More information and test results can be found in the white paper here. From 28 April - 1 May 2025, the Post-Quantum Security for Mobile Classified Data Access solution will be demonstrated at RSA Conference, San Francisco on the Arqit stand (Moscone North Expo, Booth 5379). Arqit Quantum Inc. in collaboration with Equus Compute Solutions and Intel announced the world's first quantum-safe CSfC-Compliant MACP Architecture for Classified Mobile Communications secured by symmetric key agreement. The companies have worked together to successfully develop, demonstrate and validate a Mobile Access Capability Package (MACP) architecture that is compliant with the U.S. National Security Agency's (NSA) Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) programme and resistant to threats from quantum computing. This innovation introduces a quantum-secure, nested IPsec tunnelling configuration using Arqit's Symmetric Key Agreement Platform (SKA-Platform??), strongSwan VPN, and the Intel NetSec Accelerator Reference Design with Inteleon D processor and Intel Ethernet Controller E810. The MACP architecture meets CSfC security requirements while eliminating the scale and logistics issues of traditional key management methods, modernising secure mobile access to classified data. The NSA's MACP framework provides secure mobile access to classified networks by requiring two layers of commercial encryption. The Equus/Intel/Arqit collaboration demonstrates post-quantum symmetric encryption, mitigating risk from cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs) while maintaining performance and scalability. Arqit's SKA-Platform enables symmetric keys to be agreed dynamically and securely between VPN endpoints, removing the need for manual keying processes such as couriering, loading or auditing, an operational breakthrough for CSfC architectures. Performance tests achieved 90% throughput retention across dual-encrypted tunnels in realistic environments, demonstrating minimal performance impact while delivering post-quantum security. More information and test results can be found in the white paper here. From 28 April - 1 May 2025, the Post-Quantum Security for Mobile Classified Data Access solution will be demonstrated at RSA Conference, San Francisco on the Arqit stand (Moscone North Expo, Booth 5379).