Building Quantum-safe Infrastructure for Finance and Critical Sectors (Quantum Bridge & Eurofiber)

As quantum computing advances toward industrial adoption, securing digital infrastructure against future quantum threats has become a top priority, particularly for finance and critical infrastructure sectors. In this joint presentation, Quantum Bridge and Eurofiber will showcase how a quantum-safe hybrid cryptographic approach can be deployed today to safeguard sensitive communications. The talk will focus on the real-world implementation of Distributed Symmetric Key Establishment (DSKE) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) in Eurofiber’s data centers and networking infrastructure. DSKE enables symmetric encryption key distribution without relying on public-key cryptography, making it immune to quantum attacks. Combined with Quantum Bridge SDS, a software-defined security framework, this approach seamlessly integrates PQC-based key establishment with DSKE, ensuring a robust and scalable quantum-safe solution. Key takeaways will include: Real-world deployment experiences: How Eurofiber is implementing DSKE within its fiber-optic network and data center infrastructure. Bridging classical and quantum-safe technologies: Lessons learned from integrating DSKE, PQC, and traditional cryptographic frameworks into existing IT and OT environments. Scaling from pilot to production: Addressing operational challenges, security considerations, and regulatory compliance for deploying quantum-safe security solutions at TRL 6+ levels. Gain practical insights into how quantum-safe encryption is being deployed today in high-security sectors. The session will also explore the importance of standardization efforts and how early adoption can future-proof organizations against the quantum threat. This presentation is particularly relevant for financial institutions, critical infrastructure operators, and cybersecurity professionals looking to proactively adopt quantum-safe encryption before large-scale quantum computing becomes a reality.