Toshiba Showcases Quantum-Safe Protection for Critical…

Integrated solution strengthens IPsec VPN communications carrying sensitive data across data centre, cloud, and operational environments

SINGAPORE, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (TAPL), a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, today announced the successful validation of a quantum-safe communications solution developed in collaboration with SpeQtral and HPE, enabling Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) operators and government agencies to strengthen IPsec VPN connections against emerging quantum threats.

IPsec remains one of the most widely used protocols for securing sensitive communications across data centres, cloud environments and operational systems. As quantum computing advances, however, today's IPsec deployments face growing "harvest now, decrypt later" risks, where encrypted data captured today could be decrypted in the future. As a result, organisations are seeking crypto-agile, quantum-safe migration strategies that can strengthen protection while preserving existing network infrastructure.

Through the collaboration between Toshiba, SpeQtral and HPE, a validated quantum-safe solution integrates Toshiba's Quantum-secure Networking (QSN) Platform with HPE Networking SRX Next Generation Firewall, enabling organisations to introduce quantum-safe key material into existing IPsec environments.