QFort Gateway

Building Quantum-Resilient Security Infrastructure for the Post-Quantum Era

Why

The Quantum Threat

Quantum computing breakthroughs pose significant risks to current public-key cryptography. Shor's algorithm can factor large integers and compute discrete logarithms efficiently on a quantum computer, rendering RSA and ECC insecure.

Global Shift Toward PQC

Standardization efforts led by NIST, ETSI, and ISO are defining new post-quantum cryptographic algorithms (e.g., ML-KEM, ML-DSA, FALCON). Governments and enterprises are already preparing migration paths toward quantum-safe infrastructures.

The Deployment Challenge

While PQC algorithms are becoming available, integrating them into existing infrastructure requires substantial effort: updating TLS libraries, recompiling applications, and maintaining backward compatibility.

Our Solution

QFort Gateway addresses these challenges by providing a drop-in, gateway-based solution that upgrades cryptographic strength at the network edge—without modifying existing applications.

Key Capabilities

Core features that make QFort Gateway enterprise-ready

PQC SSL/TLS Offload

Offloads cryptographic operations from backend services using post-quantum algorithms (e.g., ML-KEM for key exchange, ML-DSA for digital signatures).

Quantum-Safe Certificate Management

Manages hybrid (classical + PQC) certificates for seamless transition and interoperability.

Zero Trust Integration

Implements mTLS (mutual TLS), certificate-based identity, and least-privilege access control between services, agents, and devices.

High Performance Gateway Core

Built on a low-latency, asynchronous network engine optimized for SSL offload and traffic routing.

Plug-and-Play Deployment

Deployable from AWS Marketplace in minutes, with preconfigured security policies and monitoring.

Enterprise-Grade Security

Integrates zero-trust principles and robust certificate management for maximum security.

Architecture & Design

Modular, high-performance network proxy core with PQC integration

QFort Gateway uses a modular, high-performance network proxy core with PQC-extended OpenSSL 3.x provider integration.

It supports:

  • Classical and PQC hybrid TLS 1.3 handshakes
  • Configurable cipher suites and providers
  • Hardware-assisted crypto acceleration (where available)
  • Centralized policy and certificate management
[ Client ] ←→ [ QFort Gateway (PQC TLS Offload) ] ←→ [ Backend Service ]

Transparent SSL/TLS termination and relay point

Core Features

Comprehensive feature set for enterprise quantum-safe security

Feature Description
PQC SSL/TLS Offload Implements ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and other NIST PQC algorithms for TLS termination
Hybrid Certificate Support Supports hybrid X.509 certificates combining classical and PQC keys
Zero Trust Authentication Enforces certificate-based mutual TLS and per-service access control
Traffic Encryption and Routing Securely relays and routes encrypted traffic between clients and backends
Observability and Metrics Built-in dashboards and logs via CloudWatch integration
Policy Configuration API REST and CLI interfaces for managing certificates, routes, and trust policies
High-Performance I/O Engine Optimized network stack with minimal latency overhead

Competitive Advantages

Why QFort Gateway stands out in the quantum-safe security market

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Quantum-Ready by Design

Built with PQC at the core, not as an add-on

Zero Code Changes

Works transparently as a drop-in gateway—no need to modify applications

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High Performance

Optimized for large-scale SSL/TLS offload; supports hybrid crypto at wire speed

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Ease of Deployment

Available as a ready-to-launch AWS AMI; no manual setup required

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Interoperability

Supports both classical and PQC connections for gradual migration

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Enterprise-Grade Security

Integrates zero-trust principles and robust certificate management

Use Cases

Real-world applications across industries and environments

Cloud and Data Center Security

Protect inter-service communication with PQC TLS.

Edge and IoT Deployments

Enable lightweight, secure connections from distributed devices.

Hybrid Cloud Environments

Bridge classical and PQC networks securely.

Regulated Industries

Meet early compliance for quantum-safe standards (e.g., government, finance, telecom).

AWS Marketplace Offering

Enterprise-ready deployment and support options

Attribute Description
Product Name QFort Gateway
Type Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Deployment Time < 5 minutes
Supported Regions Global (initial release: us-east-1)
License Model BYOL or Subscription
Support Email & ticket-based support (business hours)
Pricing Flexible hourly / annual plans

Ready to Get Started?

Contact our quantum security experts to learn how QFort Gateway can protect your organization in the post-quantum era.

QFort Security Team | support@pqxnet.com