Delft – The Dutch Court of Audit’s warning that quantum computers could break today’s encryption by 2030 highlights a risk that is no longer theoretical. Unlike conventional cyber incidents, quantum-enabled compromise is irreversible, and the damage cannot be undone. The growing urgency of this challenge has been reported this week by Het Financieele Dagblad (FD), NU.nl and NL Times.
Encrypted data exchanged today can already be intercepted and stored for future decryption, a threat known as harvest-now–decrypt-later (HNDL). For government systems and critical infrastructure, this creates an irreversible security gap and creates a strategic risk where today’s communications can become tomorrow’s intelligence failures.
At Q*Bird, this is not a future scenario. It is the reason quantum secure communication is already being deployed. Today, Q*Bird’s quantum secure networks are operational in the Netherlands with our flagship product, Falqon® Series powered by Measurement Device Independent Quantum Key Distribution (MDI-QKD), designed to remain secure even in a quantum-enabled future:
✓ Securing sensitive data exchange between government institutions through Stichting RINIS.
✓ Pilot deployment protecting mission-critical communications in the Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port and a key pillar of national and economic security.
✓ Benelux first cross-border MDI-QKD link connecting Belgium and Luxembourg, including a secure node at the European Space Agency – ESA, forming a 132 km quantum link.
✓ Spain’s first MDI-QKD network was deployed in collaboration with Universidad Politécnica de Madrid(UPM), connecting three end nodes across high-security operational sites at INTA and the Ministerio del Interior (SGSICS).
These deployments leverage quantum entanglement to distribute cryptographic keys with security guaranteed by the laws of physics and not assumptions that can be broken by future computing power.
The defining strength of Q*Bird’s solution is that it eliminates detector-side vulnerabilities, historically the most exploited attack vector in QKD systems as reported by BSI. It supports multi-node, metropolitan and cross-border networks suitable for governmental use and integrates with existing fibre and telecom infrastructure.
The message from the Court of Audit is clear, waiting is not an option. Quantum secure communication must be treated as critical infrastructure, deployed before quantum computers arrive, not after systems are compromised.
Together, let’s secure the communication network that is resilient against quantum-enabled adversaries!
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About Q*Bird:
Q*Bird is a leader in quantum-secure communication, based in Delft, The Netherlands. We provide cutting-edge solutions and expert support to ensure your data security.
Our unique technology enables ultra-secure communication networks for critical infrastructure and commercial use.
Q*Bird’s network technology uses the laws of quantum physics to provide proven secure cryptography keys that are immune to interception, ensuring your data remains safe from eavesdropping. Our Falqon® Series delivers a next-generation solution for Measurement Device Independent Quantum Key Distribution (MDI-QKD), offering unequalled security, scalability and flexibility without relying on trusted nodes, ensuring your data stays protected in transit, now and into the quantum future.
As we secure today’s networks against quantum threats, we are building toward the future, developing technologies that will enable the quantum internet, including connectivity solutions for quantum processors, modems and sensors. This ensures organisations are prepared for the advent of the quantum internet and ready to harness its full potential.
Join us at the forefront of quantum innovation and learn how the Falqon® Series can protect your organisation from data breaches and future-proof your network security against quantum threats!
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