Port of Rotterdam tests 'untappable' quantum network

Port of Rotterdam tests 'untappable' quantum network

Port of Rotterdam tests 'untappable' quantum network

CYBER SECURITY

A number of parties in the port of Rotterdam are connected to a new ‘quantum network’, which works via an ‘untappable’ internet connection between multiple users.

This is reported by Delft University of Technology, from which the provider of the network, Q*Bird, originated. The Port of Rotterdam Authority, where the central computer of the system will be located, and the port communication system Portbase are already using it on a test basis.

That computer generates ‘quantum keys’ for exchanging data. According to TU Delft, users of the system are immediately notified when an unauthorized person tries to get hold of such a key. According to director Remon Berrevoets of Q*Bird, quantum internet is relatively cheap to install and easy to scale up.

According to the company, participating parties can be assured that their communication lines cannot be tampered with. It is not yet clear when the number of users will be expanded.

Port of Rotterdam tests 'untappable' quantum network

CYBER SECURITY

A number of parties in the port of Rotterdam are connected to a new ‘quantum network’, which works via an ‘untappable’ internet connection between multiple users.

This is reported by Delft University of Technology, from which the provider of the network, Q*Bird, originated. The Port of Rotterdam Authority, where the central computer of the system will be located, and the port communication system Portbase are already using it on a test basis.

That computer generates ‘quantum keys’ for exchanging data. According to TU Delft, users of the system are immediately notified when an unauthorized person tries to get hold of such a key. According to director Remon Berrevoets of Q*Bird, quantum internet is relatively cheap to install and easy to scale up.

According to the company, participating parties can be assured that their communication lines cannot be tampered with. It is not yet clear when the number of users will be expanded.