Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) has unveiled a Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) Open API framework, developed in collaboration with leading QRNG innovators, including Anametric, ID Quantique, Qrypt, Quantinuum, Quantropi, and Quside. The framework aims to simplify QRNG integration, promote multi-vendor interoperability, and accelerate the adoption of quantum-safe cryptographic solutions.
QRNG technology leverages quantum mechanics to generate truly random numbers, essential for creating secure cryptographic keys. The Open API framework eliminates proprietary barriers, enabling organizations to integrate QRNG into their systems seamlessly. It supports both cloud-based and on-premises solutions, providing a common mechanism for obtaining high-quality entropy from external QRNG platforms.
Rich Campagna, SVP of Product Management at Palo Alto Networks, emphasized the importance of collaboration: “Helping the world become quantum-safe requires industry-wide cooperation. The QRNG Open API is a critical step toward standardizing quantum security solutions and future-proofing against quantum-enabled threats.”
The initiative aligns with the NIST post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards, combining QRNG with PQC to provide robust protection against future quantum attacks. Palo Alto Networks plans to integrate the QRNG Open API into its Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) later this year, enhancing cryptographic functions with quantum entropy.
For more information, visit the full announcement here.
January 23, 2025
