Palo Alto Networks has introduced a Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) Open API framework to help organizations prepare for quantum security threats. The cybersecurity company developed the framework with six technology partners to promote multi-vendor interoperability and simplify QRNG adoption.
“Helping the world become quantum-safe is much more than any one cybersecurity company, government agency or critical infrastructure organization can tackle alone,” Rich Campagna, SVP of product management at Palo Alto Networks, said in the company’s blog. “Collaboration in the QRNG field is vital to future-proofing against quantum computing threats, and we are committed to our work with standards bodies, global governments, and our partners to help steer the industry toward standardization.”
QRNG technology creates truly unpredictable numbers using quantum mechanics. Unlike traditional methods, which rely on formulas that can be guessed, QRNG measures random behavior in tiny particles like photons. This makes it ideal for strong encryption, ensuring digital security even against future quantum computers.
The QRNG Open API is available on the Palo Alto Networks GitHub portal and can be embedded into applications. The company plans to integrate the framework into its Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) later this year, incorporating quantum-generated randomness into cryptographic operations.
Developed with Anametric, ID Quantique, Qrypt, Quantinuum, Quantropi, and Quside, the QRNG Open API offers a common mechanism for accessing high-quality entropy from external QRNG platforms. It also removes proprietary silos, supports multiple vendors, and allows organizations to select cloud-based or on-premises solutions that fit their security needs.