Cisco, Fortinet, Nokia join Singtel in quantum security initiative

The government tasked Singtel to develop the first QSN by mid-2024.

Singtel inked three Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Cisco, Fortinet, and Nokia to provide enterprises with quantum security solutions through its Quantum Safe Network (QSN).

The solutions utilise quantum key distribution from Singtel’s QSN and can be easily integrated into enterprises' existing network and security infrastructure.

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As part of the partnership, enterprises can utilise Cisco’s routing platform, Fortinet's firewalls, and Nokia's optical devices to protect themselves against advanced cyber threats. 

The collaboration is a national strategic initiative to fortify Singapore's resilience against quantum threats in the next decade.

Singtel is currently working with government agencies such as HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) to develop and test quantum-safe network use cases.