Throughout the year 2020, over 155.8 million people in the United States were affected by a total of 1,001 data breaches which resulted in the exposure of sensitive personal data due to a lack of security controls. Such yearly increases of exposures of sensitive personal data result in decreased privacy to the consumer, an increase in fraud by cyber threat actors, and advantageous intelligence to nation-state adversaries over the United States. Cyberattacks have become so common that the mind can no longer be an expectation of “if” a breach will occur, but but “when” will it occur. As practitioners and businesses learn more about their organization’s data vulnerabilities, there will be a need to increase postures relating to encryption and cybersecurity, So what makes XQ better than our competitors? XQ has 6 distinct differentiators that make it the best encryption platform on the market.
- Zero-Trust Architecture: With XQ data every piece of encrypted data is wrapped in a metatag that identifies the authorized user (which may be a human, device, or software program). XQ’s Zero-Trust Architecture ensures that sensitive data is protected from password attacks.
- Crypto Agile: XQ supports a wide array of encryption algorithms to work within the limits of IoT devices.
- Quantum-Safe: XQ supports new NIST quantum-safe Lattice algorithms to meet government security requirements.
- Geolocation + Identity Logging: XQ logs and geo-tags data, ensuring users can see their data has been safely delivered and opened by the intended recipient. The tracking also allows users to see if the data has been compromised and if so, can immediately revoke permissions.
- Built for Scale: whether you’re a Fortune 500 wanting to secure internal communications or a vendor providing downstream services such as video surveillance with 150,000 cameras, XQ provides encryption services that scale to any size and any capacity.
- Why should I care? Data theft continues to increase as more applications move to the cloud resulting in sensitive data exposure.
- What do you do? XQ provides a Zero-Trust security upgrade to existing applications wrapping encrypted data with meta-tags to identify authorized users.
- How do you do it (better)? XQ works with the application software you have and does not require re-coding or porting.
- What is the benefit? XQ is the most efficient and cost-effective solution to protect sensitive information
Our API allows you to encrypt IoT data at the edge, securing your network from prying eyes. IoT packets encrypted with XQ are secured using qRNG and NIST algorithms for quantum-resistant cryptography, meaning they are nearly impossible to break, even if infiltrators are using quantum computers. Further, encrypting the reams of data moving through IoT networks requires a light, scalable platform that grows as new devices are added. XQ seamlessly scales with you as your network grows to encompass ever more devices. XQ’s API has direct applications in all manner of IoT networks, from smart energy and manufacturing to smart logistics and cities.
Frequently asked questions
How does XQ's Zero-Trust Architecture identify who can read encrypted data?
XQ's Zero-Trust Architecture wraps every piece of encrypted data in a metatag that identifies its authorized user, which may be a human, a device or a software program. Because access depends on that authorized identity rather than a shared password, sensitive data is protected from password attacks. XQ adds this upgrade to existing applications without requiring re-coding or porting.
What does crypto agile and quantum-safe encryption mean for XQ?
Crypto agile means XQ supports a wide array of encryption algorithms, so it can work within the limits of constrained IoT devices. Quantum-safe means XQ supports NIST quantum-safe lattice algorithms to meet government security requirements. For IoT data, XQ secures packets using quantum random number generation (qRNG) and NIST algorithms for quantum-resistant cryptography.
How does XQ track whether encrypted data was delivered or compromised?
XQ logs and geo-tags data, so users can see that their data was safely delivered and opened by the intended recipient. The same geolocation and identity logging shows whether data has been compromised, and if it has, users can immediately revoke permissions. This gives data owners ongoing visibility and control after information leaves their hands.
Can XQ encrypt IoT data at scale?
Yes, XQ's API encrypts IoT data at the edge and scales as new devices are added to a network. XQ is built for scale, from a Fortune 500 company securing internal communications to a vendor running video surveillance across 150,000 cameras. Its lightweight platform applies to IoT networks in smart energy, manufacturing, logistics and smart cities.