Terra Quantum Releases Open-Source Post-Quantum Cryptography Library for Developers

Terra Quantum, a Swiss startup founded in 2019 by quantum physicist Markus Pflitsch, has released its TQ42 Cryptography library, an open-source suite of quantum-resistant algorithms designed to help developers and businesses protect data from current and future cybersecurity threats. The library, now available on GitHub, offers a user-friendly API, scalable architecture, and essential security features like key generation and file deletion capabilities. The algorithms in the repository focus on securing stored data, or data at rest, complementing Terra Quantum's patented Quantum Key Distribution protocols, which offer security for data in motion. The need for quantum-resistant algorithms arises from the potential of error-corrected quantum computers of the future to break most current forms of encryption, such as RSA and ECC, due to the principles of superposition and entanglement of qubits. Terra Quantum's business model is based on providing 'Quantum as a Service,' offering solutions for secure quantum and post-quantum communications, as well as algorithms for hybrid-quantum optimization and hybrid-quantum neural networks, and access to high-performance simulated quantum processing units (QPUs). While there is currently no hardware available that creates an immediate need for these technologies, Terra Quantum aims to help businesses and developers become 'quantum ready' for when fault-tolerant quantum computers become available. Dr. Florian Neukart, Chief Product Officer of Terra Quantum, emphasized the importance of adopting appropriate cryptography solutions for maintaining the security of valuable information in the post-quantum future. The TQ42 Cryptography library provides an accessible entry point for integrating quantum-resistant security measures into applications, ensuring that organizations are prepared for the potential threats posed by quantum computing.