- Telefónica Tech to integrate IBM quantum safe technology into
its cybersecurity services to create specific use cases aimed at
addressing new and future risks associated with the advancement of
cryptographically relevant quantum computers.
- The agreement includes deployment of IBM's quantum-safe
technology infrastructure at Telefónica Tech's headquarters in
Madrid (Spain) to promote business development aimed
at cyber resiliency and agility against vulnerabilities arising
from the development of future cryptographically relevant quantum
computers.
MADRID, Jan. 30,
2025 /CNW/ -- Telefónica Tech, the digital
business unit of the Spanish telecommunications group Telefónica,
and IBM (NYSE: IBM), a pioneer in quantum-safe cryptography,
today announced a collaboration agreement to develop and deliver
security solutions that address security challenges posed by future
cryptographically relevant quantum computers.
The advent of quantum computing will allow for more advanced
calculations, but it also brings with it a critical challenge:
ensuring data security in a future where traditional encryption
algorithms could become vulnerable. Additionally, while a
cryptographically relevant quantum computer is not yet available,
data may already be vulnerable to harvesting by cybercriminals for
future decryption.
IBM has developed quantum safe-focused enterprise software and
research-driven assets for a holistic solution to anticipated
quantum risks. IBM Guardium Quantum Safe, part of the broader IBM
Guardium Data Security Center, helps organizations gain visibility
and manage cryptography to address vulnerabilities, guide
prioritization and remediation, and improve security posture. It
also includes IBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager, which provides
centralized, secured, and scalable encryption key
management.
Complementing these are IBM Quantum Safe Explorer and IBM
Quantum Safe Remediator, technology assets for discovering
cryptographic vulnerabilities in code, testing quantum safe
algorithm performance, and establishing quantum safe
proxies.
Pursuant to this agreement, the two companies will work together
to combine IBM's quantum-safe technology with Telefónica Tech's
experience in providing managed and professional cybersecurity
services with the aim to create solutions that provide security to
companies and public administrations against the new and future
security risks of a post-quantum world.
The solutions being discussed will be specifically designed to
help protect organizations' critical data from the risk of being
decrypted by quantum computers by implementing new quantum-safe
cryptography standards defined by the U.S. National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST). IBM has co-developed two of the
three algorithms that have been published as post-quantum
cryptography standards, contributing to data protection in the
quantum era.
Raquel Ruiz Lozano, Global Head
of Strategic Partnerships for Telefónica Tech, states: "Quantum
computing offers incredible opportunities, but it could also pose a
significant challenge in terms of cybersecurity. This collaboration
agreement with IBM allows us to continue to help address the
potential risks of the post-quantum world, thanks to its IBM's
quantum safe technology, and to offer our clients solutions to help
protect their critical data and face this transformation with
security and confidence."
Adolfo Hernández Pulido, Technology Managing Director for
Telefónica at IBM, highlights: "It is critical for organizations to
begin evaluating their cryptography and planning a transition to
quantum-safe standards. At IBM, we are proud not only to have had a
hand in the development of new post-quantum cryptography
algorithms, but also to be leading the way with new quantum-safe
technologies and services. We are thrilled to sign this
collaboration agreement with Telefónica Tech focused on quantum
safe technology."
The prospective integration of IBM's quantum-safe technologies
into Telefónica Tech's portfolio of services is being engineered to
enhance the proactive risk assessments capable of being carried out
by Telefónica Tech's operations professionals with the aim of
helping organizations identify and address cryptography
vulnerabilities in their infrastructures.
Concordant with this agreement, Telefónica Tech would also
assist organizations in their transition to new cryptographic
standards, protocols or algorithms to ensure resilience and agility
against cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing, and the
transition to new quantum-safe encryption technologies.
The agreement also contemplates the creation of a joint use case
office, focused on key areas such as communications encryption,
adaptation to new secure algorithms, and the protection of critical
environments.
In this context, IBM's infrastructure has already been deployed
at Telefónica's headquarters, located in Distrito Telefónica
(Madrid, Spain), to promote
business development. This infrastructure is composed of elements
specifically designed to promote a secure and resilient environment
against the threats of the post-quantum world.
These include an IBM LinuxONE system, which is secured with
end-to-end encryption including new quantum-safe cryptography; IBM
Storage technology; and other advanced tools for protecting master
and operational keys.
About Telefónica Tech
Telefónica Tech is the leading
company in digital transformation. The company offers a wide range
of services and integrated technological solutions for Cyber
Security, Cloud, IoT, Big Data, AI and Blockchain. For more
information, please visit: https://telefonicatech.com/en
About IBM
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid
cloud, artificial intelligence, and consulting expertise. We help
clients in over 175 countries harness insights from their data,
optimize business processes, reduce costs and gain a competitive
advantage in their industries. More than 4,000 government and
corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as
financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on the
IBM hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to achieve their
digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM's
breakthrough innovations in artificial intelligence, quantum
computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting offer
open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by
IBM's long-standing commitment to trust, transparency,
accountability, inclusion and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more
information.
Contact:
IBM
Willa Hahn
Willa.Hahn@ibm.com
Telefónica, S.A.
Dirección de Comunicación
Corporativa
email: prensatelefonica@telefonica.com
telefonica.com/es/sala-comunicacion
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