The German research center Fraunhofer IPMS has introduced Q-Dice, a random number generation system based on quantum vacuum fluctuations. This device achieves data transmission speeds exceeding 4 Gbps.
Unlike traditional algorithms, Q-Dice leverages unpredictable physical phenomena, eliminating vulnerabilities typical of software-based generators. The technology is aimed at critical infrastructure, including secure communications, data encryption, and authentication.
The system's security has been validated through tests by NIST SP 800-22 and Germany's BSI. It is certified under EAL 3 and PTG 3 standards.
The developers have proposed two formats for utilizing the technology:
- Hardware solution — a module designed for installation in a 19-inch server rack with a 10 Gbit Ethernet interface.
- Cloud service — an Entropy-as-a-Service platform for remote access to quantum entropy without the need to purchase hardware.
Representatives from the institute noted that this solution will simplify the integration of quantum protection into existing IT systems. Fraunhofer IPMS is currently seeking partners to test the technology in real-world projects.
As a reminder, in May, scientists from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich developed a method for creating mathematically perfect randomness.