Singapore (ANTARA\/PRNewswire)- Toshiba Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.\u00a0(TAPL),\na subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, today announced the successful\nvalidation of a quantum-safe communications solution developed in\ncollaboration with SpeQtral and HPE, enabling Critical Information\nInfrastructure (CII) operators and government agencies to strengthen\nIPsec VPN connections against emerging quantum threats.<\/p>\n
IPsec remains one of the most widely used protocols for securing\nsensitive communications across data centres, cloud environments and\noperational systems. As quantum computing advances, however, today\u2019s\nIPsec deployments face growing \u201charvest now, decrypt later\u201d risks, where\nencrypted data captured today could be decrypted in the future. As a\nresult, organisations are seeking crypto-agile, quantum-safe migration\nstrategies that can strengthen protection while preserving existing\nnetwork infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Through the collaboration between Toshiba, SpeQtral and HPE, a\nvalidated quantum-safe solution integrates Toshiba\u2019s Quantum-secure\nNetworking (QSN) Platform with HPE Networking SRX Next Generation\nFirewall, enabling organisations to introduce quantum-safe key material\ninto existing IPsec environments.<\/p>\n
The solution combines two quantum-safe technologies: Post-Quantum\nCryptography (PQC), which uses quantum-resistant cryptographic\nalgorithms, and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), which uses\nquantum-generated encryption keys. By combining key material derived\nfrom both methods, organisations can strengthen the protection of\nsensitive communications without relying on a single technology,\ndelivering defence-in-depth security while maintaining the\ncrypto-agility needed to adapt to evolving security standards and future\nquantum threats.<\/p>\n
SpeQtral is leading the solution integration, bringing together\nToshiba\u2019s QSN Platform and HPE Networking SRX Next Generation Firewall\nin a deployment-ready model. The demonstration successfully verified\ninteroperability and secure IPsec VPN operation using quantum-safe key\nmaterial, providing organisations with a practical pathway to strengthen\ncyber resilience while preserving existing network investments.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs organisations prepare for the quantum era, they need practical,\nnon-disruptive pathways to strengthen security across their existing\noperations. Together with Toshiba and SpeQtral, we have demonstrated how\nquantum-safe capabilities can be integrated into existing IPsec\nenvironments using HPE\u2019s advanced firewall solution. We are delighted to\ncollaborate with Toshiba and look forward to continuing our work\ntogether to help customers build stronger cyber resilience today while\npreparing for the quantum threats of tomorrow,\u201d said Mark Ablett, Vice\nPresident, Asia Pacific and Japan, HPE Networking.<\/p>\n
Chune Yang Lum, Co-Founder and CEO of SpeQtral, said: \u201cOrganisations\nrecognise the need to begin their quantum-safe transition, but they also\nrequire solutions that can be integrated into existing environments with\nminimal disruption. Working with Toshiba and HPE, we have demonstrated a\npractical and deployment-ready approach that combines quantum-safe\ntechnologies with established IPsec infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCII operators and government agencies need confidence that their\ncritical networks can remain protected as quantum risks grow.\nCrypto-agility is a key consideration for organisations planning their\nquantum-safe journey. Through our collaboration with SpeQtral and HPE,\nToshiba is demonstrating how a layered QKD and PQC approach can\nstrengthen IPsec communications today while providing the flexibility to\nadapt to future security requirements,\u201d said Anandaraman Sankaran,\nStrategic Partnerships & Marketing Lead, APAC of Toshiba Asia\nPacific.<\/p>\n
The integrated solution will be showcased at GovWare 2026, where\nattendees can explore how quantum-safe capabilities can be integrated\ninto existing IPsec VPN environments and gain insights into practical,\ncrypto-agile approaches for protecting critical communications against\nfuture quantum-enabled threats.<\/p>\n
Meet Toshiba at GovWare 2026<\/p>\n
Date: 13-15 October 2026<\/p>\n
Venue: Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore<\/p>\n
Booth: B23<\/p>\n
Registration: https:\/\/asia.toshiba.com\/event\/govware-2026\/<\/p>\n
About Toshiba Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.<\/p>\n
Toshiba Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.\u00a0(TAPL), a subsidiary of Toshiba\nCorporation, was established in 1995 as Toshiba\u2019s regional headquarters\nfor operations in Southeast Asia, India and Oceania. TAPL supports\nToshiba companies across the Asia Pacific region by driving growth in\nEnergy Solutions, Digital Infrastructure Solutions, and Devices &\nTechnology. TAPL\u2019s commitment aligns with Toshiba\u2019s unwavering drive to\ndeliver integrated solutions that support sustainable growth,\ninfrastructure resilience, and the achievement of carbon neutrality and\na circular economy.<\/p>\n
Find out more about TAPL at https:\/\/asia.toshiba.com\/<\/p>\n
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