Cisco and KETS Integrate Quantum Key Distribution With Cisco IOS XR Routers

Insider Brief

• Cisco and KETS Quantum Security have integrated KETS’ chip-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology with Cisco IOS XR routing infrastructure in a joint demonstration.
• The integrated system combines KETS QKD with Cisco routers using MACsec to provide automated key exchange and encryption across existing Ethernet-based networks.
• The companies plan to continue developing the integration and explore additional use cases for KETS’ QKD hardware within Cisco’s networking ecosystem.

PRESS RELEASE — Cisco and KETS Quantum Security today announced a major milestone in secure communications by successfully integrating KETS’ chip-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology with Cisco’s IOS XR-based routing infrastructure. This partnership marks a significant step toward scalable, quantum-secure networking for enterprise and critical infrastructure environments. 

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