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Securing the Future of Data Security Through

Transparency: A Glimpse into Quantum Random

Number Generators Research & Development

By Denis Mandich, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Qrypt

Software supply chain security is a major concern in today’s digital world. In 2019, bad actors hacked the
software compilation process for SolarWinds Orion platform and placed a backdoor inside legitimate
Orion software updates. It had a domino effect impacting 18,000 customers and thirty-seven defense
companies. SolarWinds was a major lesson learned for all organizations to scrutinize their supply chain
and what is inside the hardware and software they purchase. This is especially important when it comes
to future technology like artificial intelligence (AI) or quantum, as many organizations will use the
buzzword label for marketing and sales without backing up the claims.

For example, in the field of quantum-secure encryption, an attack on the random numbers used to
generate secure encryption keys can fundamentally compromise the security of sensitive data and digital
identities. It is therefore critical that organizations confirm the security of the quantum random number
generator (QRNG) technology coming to market.

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