The Department of Telecommunications’ R&D institution, Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), has entered into an agreement with Synergy Quantum India Private Limited to collaborate on creating an automated tool. This tool will be designed to detect, classify, and report quantum-vulnerable cryptographic algorithms in target devices, as per the government’s announcement. The primary goal of this partnership is to develop a tool that can scan devices, recognize their cryptographic algorithms, and security features, ultimately identifying security vulnerabilities.
Synergy Quantum India Private Limited, a deep-tech sovereign quantum security company, specializes in providing comprehensive post-quantum cryptography solutions for both hardware and software domains. The upcoming tool, a result of this partnership, will consist of three core modules. These include a web application for external black-box scanning and network traffic assessment, vulnerability assessment, and quantum risks. Additionally, it will feature a security scanner agent for scanning libraries, along with a control software to manage agent installations, scans, and data aggregation into unified vulnerability reports.
The collaboration between C-DOT and Synergy Quantum is anticipated to yield a fully integrated, commercially deployable solution that will transform how organizations evaluate their cryptographic readiness for the quantum era. This initiative is expected to enable early detection of cryptographic weaknesses across various sectors such as defense, telecommunications, banking, and government applications. It will facilitate a proactive transition to post-quantum cryptography, aligning with the national vision of bolstering indigenous research and innovation under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
