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Experience the future of quantum technology at Quantum World Congress (QWC) from September 9-11 in Tysons, Virginia. This landmark event unites leading experts and innovators to explore the latest trends in quantum research, policy, and business. As the first global conference of its kind, QWC is a must-attend for anyone interested in the quantum revolution. Don’t miss Karl Holmqvist, Founder and CEO of Lastwall, as he presents "Hybrid Cryptography: A Solution for Securing the Quantum Future" on September 10th at 4:15 PM.

Q-Day - the day when a cryptographically relevant quantum computer can break most forms of modern encryption - is fast approaching, leaving the complex systems our societies rely on vulnerable to a new wave of cyberattacks.

The world of cybersecurity is on the cusp of a paradigm shift. The looming threat of quantum computers poses a serious risk to current encryption standards, potentially rendering them obsolete.

Seamlessly replacing existing TLS terminators and load balancers, Quantum Shield rapidly brings organizations to a standard of quantum resilience, further meeting the highest and most rigorous standards of security, compliance, and efficiency.

Lastwall, a leading cybersecurity solutions provider of highly secure, identity-centric, and quantum resilient technologies, today announced the launch of Quantum Shield, a first-of-its-kind quantum resilient product that protects conventional network infrastructures with the latest quantum cryptographic standards.

The industry’s first mass-deployable, quantum-safe TLS terminator and load balancer delivers critical protection against Q-Day threats.

Lastwall, a trailblazer in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), is thrilled to announce a significant milestone.

Q-Day looms ahead regardless of our readiness. While Lastwall remains dedicated to preparation, a sense of purpose must quickly permeate if we are to effectively address this imminent threat. The survival of our democracy depends on it.

The Lastwall Origin Story highlights the importance of identity validation in the digital age. Specializing in secure authentication for high-security sectors like government and defense, Lastwall prioritizes user experience and simplicity while adhering to Zero Trust principles for robust security. Partnering with organizations like the Defense Innovation Unit, Lastwall demonstrates its effectiveness against emerging threats. With innovative technology, including quantum-resilient encryption, Lastwall emerges as the trusted solution for critical identity validation needs.

The modern Western world is dependent on undependable technology. From healthcare to banking, communications to infrastructure - electricity grids, water supplies, sewage systems and trains - we rely on complex systems that do what they do, when they're meant to. For this to work, these systems must be secure against attack.

Presented by the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity and the University of New Brunswick (UNB), Karl Holmqvist, CEO and Founder of Lastwall, emphasizes the necessity for organizations to proactively assess their vulnerability to quantum threats. He advocates for the adoption of hybrid quantum-safe encryption, with a focus on safeguarding high-value data and implementing it in new deployments. The imperative to take action is paramount to guaranteeing the security of our data as we approach the era of quantum computing.

Effective cybersecurity requires a delicate balance between convenience and strong security measures, resulting in various solutions like identity proofing and multi-factor authentication. Given that users are often the initial targets in cyberattacks, prioritizing seamless, advanced authentication methods is critical. Organizations should view cybersecurity akin to being pursued by a bear – they needn't be the fastest to escape threats, but they must not lag behind.

In January 2023, with backing from the Innovations Solutions Canada program and sponsorship through the Shared Services Canada agency, Canada's Centre for Excellence in Next Generation Networks was engaged to independently validate the capabilities of the Lastwall platform.

Lastwall officially moved into the Cyber Centre in May 2022 and intends to grow and expand its operations from this ideal location. With its home office firmly planted in New Brunswick and its workforce pounding pavement, Lastwall has set its sights on building the security solutions that underpin the core institutions of our emerging digitally empowered democracy.

As the experimental and innovation branch of the U.S. Department of Defense, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is on the cutting edge of testing, evaluating, and deploying new technologies before a recommendation is made regarding use cases and broader adoption by government and defense agencies.