On February 12, Mattermost, the leading collaborative workflow platform for defense, intelligence, security and critical infrastructure, and Qrypt, a pioneer in cryptographic quantum security solutions, announced at the 2025 DoD Cybersecurity & SAP IT Summit a partnership to deliver quantum-secure communication capabilities. This collaboration addresses the rising cyber threats from nation-state adversaries, the impending risks posed by AI and quantum computing to encryption standards, and new regulatory requirements across critical infrastructure industries for quantum secure communications, many coming into effect in 2030. The joint solution ensures resilient, quantum-secure communications to safeguard national security and mission-critical data.
“Protecting the confidentiality and integrity of communications is paramount for our defense and national security customers,” said Dr. Bill Anderson, principal product manager at Mattermost, Inc. “The serious threat of ‘harvest now, decrypt later’ attacks posed by quantum computing demands strategic foresight and proactive action. Our partnership with Qrypt ensures our customers are equipped to collaborate securely and effectively, even in the face of evolving threats.”
“The security of critical infrastructure and sensitive intelligence is non-negotiable in today’s threat landscape,” added Kevin Chalker, CEO of Qrypt. “While larger quantum computers threaten modern encryption standards, the advent of powerful AI introduces new risks in quantum cryptanalysis that could lead to unforeseen developments. By integrating Qrypt’s quantum-secure encryption with Mattermost’s collaboration platform, we provide defense and intelligence agencies with the robust tools necessary to protect their critical information assets.”
The rapid evolution of cyber threats, compounded by AI advancements and the impending capabilities of quantum computing, has created an urgent need for advanced encryption solutions. Nation-state adversaries are actively collecting encrypted data with the intent of future decryption using quantum technologies. Mattermost and Qrypt have united to deliver a comprehensive defense, offering a continuous transition to quantum-secure protocols and ensuring sustained security for classified communications.
Source: Mattermost
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