Self-certifying QRNGs for
the space sector
Secure random number generation is a crucial component for satellite communications and quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols, the future of satellite communications in the space sector.
With growing reliance on space-based systems for global connectivity and security, high-quality entropy is essential to protect against vulnerabilities, support advanced cryptographic methods, and maintain resilience against evolving threats in this new domain of attack.
Current RNG solutions used in space environments
Quantum Dice's DISC™ protected QRNG
- Slow speed, sub 10Mbps
- Up to 90 times faster, removing the need to buffer
- Bias
- Verifiable quantum randomness
- Vulnerability to attacks
- Continuous self-certification enabling randomness verification
- Prone to component degradation over time
- Space environment robust
- Large footprint
- Low size, weight and power consumption (SWaP)
Application areas
Where are QRNGs used in space?
QRNGs in
space-based classical cryptography
Generating high-entropy random numbers to be used as cryptographic keys for secure satellite communication, data encryption, and authentication in space-based networks.
Bespoke QRNG solution for harsh environments.
QRNGs in
quantum key distribution (QKD) for space
Low SWaP device to provide high-speed, high-quality random numbers required for BB84 and CV-QKD protocols, enabling quantum-secure satellite communication.
Bespoke QRNG solution for harsh environments.
THE BENEFITS
ALL APPLICATIONS
Enhanced
Security
Auditable trail of randomness used thanks to the live entropy monitoring enabled by the DISC™.
Ultimate
protection
Mitigation of side-channel attacks or silent failure.
Easy
access
Commercial off-the-shelf QRNG that has been designed for use in a space environment.
Compact
Footprint
Reduced QRNG footprint leaving more SWaP resources on the satellite.
Testimonials
Lum Chune Yang, SpeQtral Co-Founder and CEO
Discover how DISCTM QRNGs
are being used in space environments
