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CryptoNext Security
Builds post-quantum cryptography software that helps governments, financial institutions and critical infrastructure operators inventory their cryptographic assets and migrate to quantum-resistant encryption.
Founded 20191-50 employeesParis, France4 open positionsWebsiteLinkedIn
Quantum TechnologyCybersecurity
Products & Solutions
CryptoNext COMPASS
A cryptographic asset discovery and analytics suite that gives organisations full visibility into the encryption used across their IT systems. COMPASS Analytics aggregates data from heterogeneous sources into a centralised inventory in CBOM format, with compliance reporting and role-based access. COMPASS Network Probe passively monitors traffic in real time, analysing TLS, SSH and ISAKMP protocols at up to 1 Gbps throughput across 100+ IT/OT protocols.
CryptoNext Toolbox
A PQC evaluation platform that lets teams test their systems under post-quantum conditions before committing to a migration. Supports custom prototyping for specific business scenarios, helping organisations understand the operational impact of switching to quantum-safe algorithms.
CryptoNext Remediation
A post-quantum SDK that replaces vulnerable cryptographic components with NIST-validated quantum-safe algorithms. Designed to work in constrained environments as well as standard IT infrastructure, it enables organisations to implement long-term quantum-resistant protection across their systems.
CryptoNext Captain
A crypto-agility management platform that centralises cryptographic policy governance across an organisation. Enables security teams to automate policy enforcement and adapt rapidly to evolving PQC standards without manually reconfiguring distributed cryptographic infrastructure.
About
CryptoNext Security develops software that helps organisations discover, evaluate and deploy post-quantum cryptography (PQC), protecting IT and OT infrastructure against the threat posed by quantum computers to current encryption standards. Founded in 2019 as a spin-off from INRIA, CNRS and Sorbonne University, the company is headquartered in Paris and draws on more than 25 years of academic PQC research.
Offices
Paris, FranceBacked by
AXA Venture PartnersQuantonationAuriga Cyber Ventures
Customers & Partners
NATO (post-quantum secure messaging pilot)Banque de France (post-quantum encryption pilot)ProvenRun (quantum-safe Trusted Execution Environment)
Timeline
2025-03
Became the first EU company certified by NIST for all three standardised post-quantum cryptography algorithms.
2024
Named an IDC Innovator in post-quantum cryptography.
2023-11
Raised €11 million led by AXA Venture Partners and Quantonation, with participation from Auriga Cyber Ventures.
2022
Won the Innovation Prize at Assises de la Cybersécurité in Monaco and deployed post-quantum encrypted diplomatic communications between Paris and Washington DC.
2021
Recognised by Gartner as a top-5 global post-quantum cryptography player.
2019
Founded in Paris as a spin-off from INRIA, CNRS and Sorbonne University.
Open Positions (4)
CryptoNext Security
Builds post-quantum cryptography software that helps governments, financial institutions and critical infrastructure operators inventory their cryptographic assets and migrate to quantum-resistant encryption.
Founded 20191-50 employeesParis, France4 open positionsWebsiteLinkedIn
Quantum TechnologyCybersecurity
Products & Solutions
CryptoNext COMPASS
A cryptographic asset discovery and analytics suite that gives organisations full visibility into the encryption used across their IT systems. COMPASS Analytics aggregates data from heterogeneous sources into a centralised inventory in CBOM format, with compliance reporting and role-based access. COMPASS Network Probe passively monitors traffic in real time, analysing TLS, SSH and ISAKMP protocols at up to 1 Gbps throughput across 100+ IT/OT protocols.
CryptoNext Toolbox
A PQC evaluation platform that lets teams test their systems under post-quantum conditions before committing to a migration. Supports custom prototyping for specific business scenarios, helping organisations understand the operational impact of switching to quantum-safe algorithms.
CryptoNext Remediation
A post-quantum SDK that replaces vulnerable cryptographic components with NIST-validated quantum-safe algorithms. Designed to work in constrained environments as well as standard IT infrastructure, it enables organisations to implement long-term quantum-resistant protection across their systems.
CryptoNext Captain
A crypto-agility management platform that centralises cryptographic policy governance across an organisation. Enables security teams to automate policy enforcement and adapt rapidly to evolving PQC standards without manually reconfiguring distributed cryptographic infrastructure.
Open Positions (4)
About
CryptoNext Security develops software that helps organisations discover, evaluate and deploy post-quantum cryptography (PQC), protecting IT and OT infrastructure against the threat posed by quantum computers to current encryption standards. Founded in 2019 as a spin-off from INRIA, CNRS and Sorbonne University, the company is headquartered in Paris and draws on more than 25 years of academic PQC research.
Offices
Paris, FranceBacked by
AXA Venture PartnersQuantonationAuriga Cyber Ventures
Customers & Partners
NATO (post-quantum secure messaging pilot)Banque de France (post-quantum encryption pilot)ProvenRun (quantum-safe Trusted Execution Environment)
Timeline
2025-03
Became the first EU company certified by NIST for all three standardised post-quantum cryptography algorithms.
2024
Named an IDC Innovator in post-quantum cryptography.
2023-11
Raised €11 million led by AXA Venture Partners and Quantonation, with participation from Auriga Cyber Ventures.
2022
Won the Innovation Prize at Assises de la Cybersécurité in Monaco and deployed post-quantum encrypted diplomatic communications between Paris and Washington DC.
2021
Recognised by Gartner as a top-5 global post-quantum cryptography player.
2019
Founded in Paris as a spin-off from INRIA, CNRS and Sorbonne University.
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