Qunnect says quantum networks can verify location and detect fiber taps

Founder Noel Goddard says the work extends entanglement beyond key distribution; Qunnect's white paper describes security demonstrations on existing fiber.

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Primary source: PR Newswire

Why it matters

Qunnect is trying to turn entanglement from a way to distribute encryption keys into a physical verification layer for network location, device identity and fiber integrity. Its deployments and government work provide test settings, while the white paper's company-reported demonstrations leave reliability, repeatability and customer adoption as the next measures of progress.

A close-up photograph showing a bundle of colorful fiber optic cables connected to a patch panel in a modern data center.

On September 23rd, Qunnect announced federal and industry work alongside a white paper outlining ways quantum networks could verify a signal's location, authenticate devices and detect tampering with fiber.…

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