{"id":7099,"date":"2026-02-24T16:31:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T16:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/numana.tech\/?p=7099"},"modified":"2026-02-24T16:32:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T16:32:29","slug":"nokia-numana-and-partners-validate-quantum-safe-network-blueprint-7-to-secure-canadas-critical-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/numana.tech\/en\/nokia-numana-and-partners-validate-quantum-safe-network-blueprint-7-to-secure-canadas-critical-infrastructure\/","title":{"rendered":"Nokia, Numana and partners validate quantum-safe network Blueprint 7 to secure Canada’s critical infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tests\u202fdemonstrate\u202fhow trusted Canadian solutions will help keep Canada\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0leading edge of quantum\u202fdevelopment<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Toronto, Feb. 24, 2026<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u202fQuantum computers\u00a0\u2013\u202falready a reality and\u00a0advancing toward broader commercial\u00a0availability \u2013\u00a0will\u00a0be able to\u202fcompromise\u202fwidely used\u00a0network security\u00a0almost instantly.\u00a0At\u00a0Canada\u2019s only quantum-safe testbed,\u00a0Kirq,\u202fNumana\u00a0and Nokia have had a breakthrough, successfully testing a blueprint that can be used to\u00a0strengthen\u00a0Canada\u2019s\u00a0long-term\u00a0digital security and\u00a0critical infrastructure, including networks used by banks,\u00a0hospitals\u00a0and governments.\u00a0This milestone\u00a0showcases\u00a0Canadian excellence in quantum innovation and reinforces the country\u2019s ability to lead in securing\u00a0nextgeneration\u00a0digital systems.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Through interoperability testing on the\u00a0Kirq\u00a0platform, the teams\u00a0validated\u00a0practical, repeatable network architectures showing that multiple next-generation encryption\u202ftechnologies\u202fcan\u00a0operate\u00a0together within a unified\u202fsystem. This is\u00a0a\u202fcritical step toward deploying quantum-resilient infrastructure across the country.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The testing on\u00a0Kirq\u00a0focused on solving the practical challenge of how to upgrade complex, multi-vendor networks without\u202fdisrupting\u00a0their\u00a0operations. Rather than replacing entire systems, the teams\u00a0validated\u00a0repeatable blueprints showing how quantum-safe encryption, secure key generation and quantum key distribution can be integrated into existing network environments. This reduces the cost, operational risk and technical uncertainty associated with preparing national infrastructure for the post-quantum era\u00a0<\/span>while ensuring Canadian innovation\u00a0is\u00a0aligned with international standards.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The results further\u202fdemonstrate\u202fthe momentum of Canada\u2019s quantum communications ecosystem and its ability to translate research into deployable capability.\u202fThe collaborative testing brought together\u202fNumana, Nokia\u202fCanada\u202fand Canadian partners Crypto4A and\u202fevolutionQ.\u202fNowQuantum, a Canadian\u00a0leading-edge\u00a0startup,\u00a0independently\u00a0validated\u00a0the network blueprint by deploying its Full-Stack, Quantum-Safe First Architecture (FS-QSFA). In a first for quantum-safe networking,\u00a0NowQuantum\u00a0demonstrated that not only data in transit, but the real-time execution of business-critical applications can be secured within a quantum-safe environment, a key requirement for operators of critical infrastructure preparing for post-quantum migration.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Conducted in late 2025, the\u202fKirq\u202ftesting\u202fintegrated\u00a0Canadian-developed\u00a0cryptographic capabilities, including secure key generation and quantum key distribution orchestration, alongside quantum-safe optical networking technologies.\u202fThe tests also support future integration with satellite-based quantum communications initiatives such as\u202fQEYSSat, enabling ultra-long-distance quantum-secure connectivity.\u202f<\/span>
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This progress reflects a broader international effort to address the emerging quantum threat. As quantum computing advances globally,\u202fjurisdictions\u202fin Europe and elsewhere are moving to strengthen cryptographic sovereignty and prepare critical systems for long-term security.\u202fKirq\u2019s\u202fability to\u00a0demonstrate\u202fthat\u00a0trusted\u00a0Canadian solutions work will help keep Canada on the leading edge of quantum\u202fdevelopment\u00a0and strengthen collaboration with trusted partners from Canada and likeminded nations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The collaboration between\u202fNumana, Nokia\u202fCanada\u202fand their partners will continue throughout 2026, expanding testing activities on the\u202fKirq\u00a0testbed and supporting organizations as they assess exposure,\u202fvalidate\u202fsolutions and plan for the adoption of quantum-safe networking at scale.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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This effort builds on existing partnerships, including work to integrate space-to-terrestrial quantum encryption, and reinforces Canada\u2019s role as a centre\u00a0for practical quantum-safe testing focused on protecting long-term digital infrastructure.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cQuantum\u00a0computing is already threatening the safety of our networks and data\u00a0\u2014 our\u202fbank accounts, health profiles and\u202fonline marketplaces\u202fcould\u00a0be hacked in the\u202fblink of an eye\u00a0in the future.\u202fTo protect\u00a0the confidentiality,\u00a0integrity\u00a0and authenticity of your data (including your identity and financial information), every government, business and organization in the world will need to implement quantum-safe networks and quantum-safe tech\u00a0to reduce their risks.\u202fWe\u202fhave to\u202fact now, and that\u2019s where\u202fKirq\u202fcomes in\u202f\u2013 testing\u202fhow well new security approaches can be integrated into long-lived digital systems, and how\u202fthey\u2019ll\u202fstand up to quantum-powered cyberattacks.\u202fWe now\u202fknow\u202fBlueprint 7 is\u202fa recipe that works. With\u202fKirq,\u202fNumana\u202fis testing what is practical,\u202finteroperable\u202fand scalable, so organizations\u202fcan\u202fmake decisions\u202fnow\u202fto\u202fkeep our data safe in the future.\u201d\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n