IonQ, ARLIS to Develop NIST SP800-207 Zero Trust Architecture for Quantum Computers
IonQ launched SEQCURE with ARLIS, sponsored by the Air Force Concepts, Development and Management Office, to define a NIST SP800-207 Zero Trust Architecture for mission-critical quantum systems. This collaboration builds on DARPA and AFRL contracts to establish federal security standards across hardware, software, data and cloud.
1. Collaboration Launch
IonQ and ARLIS launched SEQCURE, sponsored by the Air Force Concepts, Development and Management Office, aiming to assess and implement NIST SP800-207 Zero Trust Architecture across experimental quantum computing environments.
2. Zero Trust Architecture Framework
ZTA shifts security from perimeter-based models to continuous verification of access across computing, networking, sensing and security pillars, ensuring mission-critical quantum systems verify every access request per NIST standards.
3. Expanding Federal Partnerships
The project builds on IonQ’s existing DARPA and AFRL contracts, reinforcing its position in federal quantum initiatives and paving the way for secure integration across hardware, software, data and cloud platforms.
4. Strategic National Security Implications
Establishing a trusted quantum security framework supports future deployments in defense and national infrastructure, positioning IonQ as a key provider for secure, large-scale quantum internet applications.