“Meet and Greet” with the PQ-REACT Open Call#1-Develop beneficiaries.

Five organisations across Europe are the beneficiaries of the PQ-REACT Open Call#1-DEVELOP. Over the next six months, we will collaborate closely with them to bring their innovative ideas to life and materialise their proposals.

Let’s have a “Quantum coffee sip” with Decent Cybersecurity.

Decent Cybersecurity is a leader in advanced cybersecurity solutions, specializing in post-quantum and blockchain technologies. The company safeguards critical data and infrastructures across high-stakes industries including space, aerospace, defense, and unmanned systems.

Their project title is “CRISP-Q (Cryptographic Resilience Implementation for Secure Post-Quantum Systems)”, having chosen Use Case 3 (Context Agility Manager (PQC Benchmarking)).

First, congratulations on your win! Can you tell us about your organisation and your journey into quantum science?

Thank you! Decent Cybersecurity is a European leader in advanced cybersecurity solutions, with a particular focus on post-quantum cryptography, blockchain security, and space traffic management. Our journey into quantum science is deeply rooted in our commitment to protecting critical infrastructure. As a holder of NATO Secret-level clearance and ISO 27001/9001 certifications, we’ve established ourselves as a trusted partner for defense agencies and critical infrastructure operators across Europe.

Our quantum journey began when we identified emerging threats to satellite communications and defense systems from quantum computing advancements. With offices across five European countries (Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Ireland, and UK) and registrations with both the European Space Agency and European Commission, we’ve built a robust international network for quantum security research and implementation. Our team includes experts in post-quantum cryptography, space systems security, and blockchain technology, allowing us to approach quantum challenges from multiple angles.

What motivated you to participate in the PQ-REACT Open Call#1?

The PQ-REACT Open Call#1 represented a perfect alignment with our strategic focus on quantum-resistant security solutions. As developers of products like CryptoSleuth Pro and the QuantumProof Protocol, we saw this as an opportunity to contribute our practical experience while advancing the EU’s quantum readiness objectives. Our existing work in space traffic management through SpaceShield STM and unmanned systems protection via DroneCrypt UTM provided valuable insights into implementing quantum-resistant solutions in complex operational environments.

Can you tell us a few words about your project? The initial idea behind the proposal, its future impact and application?

Our project builds on our extensive experience in securing critical communications across space, defense, and unmanned systems sectors. The initial concept emerged from our work with defense clients and space agencies who faced immediate threats from “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” attacks. We’re developing a comprehensive framework that integrates NIST-approved post-quantum algorithms with our existing security architecture. This includes quantum-resistant encryption for satellite communications, post-quantum secure blockchain for command verification, hybrid classical-quantum security protocols for critical infrastructure, and zero-knowledge proof systems hardened against quantum attacks. The impact will be transformative, enabling critical infrastructure operators to maintain operational continuity during the quantum transition while protecting against future quantum threats and ensuring compliance with emerging quantum security standards.

What do you believe is the most exciting and important aspect of quantum technologies from your point of view? And how this will impact society?

From our perspective as a cybersecurity provider, the most exciting aspect of quantum technologies is their potential to revolutionize secure communications while simultaneously challenging existing security paradigms. Our work with space agencies and defense organizations has shown that quantum technologies will transform not just cryptography, but entire approaches to secure system design. For society, this transformation means enhanced protection for critical infrastructure, more secure financial transactions and communications, resilient national security systems, and future-proof data protection for healthcare and personal information.

As a certified cybersecurity auditor under the new NIS2 framework in Slovakia, we’re particularly focused on ensuring these quantum-resistant solutions meet emerging regulatory requirements while remaining practical for real-world implementation. Our recent successes, including our PQ-REACT project win and certification as a NIS2 cybersecurity auditor, demonstrate our commitment to leading the transition to quantum-resistant security. We’re actively working with partners across Europe to implement these solutions, ensuring critical systems remain secure in the quantum era.

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