Insider Brief
- Patero has integrated its post-quantum cryptography into Syllego’s DUST platform, enhancing cybersecurity for U.S. smart cities in alignment with federal mandates like Executive Order 14144 and National Security Memoranda 10 and 22.
- The DUST platform, which supports real-time urban operations across sectors like emergency response and power grid resilience, now includes NIST-compliant quantum-resistant encryption to protect critical city data.
- The partnership aims to future-proof municipal infrastructure by providing scalable, secure, and regulation-aligned solutions for intelligent urban systems.
PRESS RELEASE — Patero, a leader in post-quantum cryptography, announces the integration of its post-quantum encryption technology into Sylllego’s Distributed Universal Sensing Technology (DUST) platform. Syllego is a leader in intelligent infrastructure solutions for smart cities. This strategic move aims to bolster cybersecurity for U.S. cities, ensuring compliance with federal mandates, including Executive Order 14144 and National Security Memoranda 10 and 22.
The DUST platform, curated and managed by Syllego, is designed to provide real-time situational awareness and operational efficiency for urban environments. By incorporating Patero’s CryptoQoR™ post-quantum cryptography, DUST safeguards Opelika’s critical data and communications across city systems with NIST quantum-resistant encryption.
“Integrating Patero’s post-quantum cryptography into our DUST platform underscores our commitment to providing cities with cutting-edge, secure solutions,” said Michael Johnson, CEO of Syllego. “As federal guidelines evolve, it’s imperative that our infrastructure not only meets but exceeds National cryptographic standards to protect our communities’ data.”
The DUST platform (Distributed Universal Sensing Technology is a modular, scalable, and secure infrastructure framework designed to empower cities, agencies, and critical infrastructure sector industries with situational awareness, data fusion, and data for autonomous operations. DUST integrates advanced sensors, edge AI, and operational orchestration to support a range of applications, including emergency response, traffic management, cyber-physical security, and power grid resilience. Each tier supports real-time decision execution, disconnected operations, and federated deployment, aligned with next-generation federal and Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives.
“Our collaboration with Syllego represents a significant step toward securing the digital infrastructure of cities throughout the country,” said Crick Waters, CEO of Patero. “Together, we are providing a robust foundation for municipalities to build quantum-resistant solutions protecting our cities’ data now and into the future.”
Through strategic alliances with innovators like Patero, Syllego is driving a secure and sovereign intelligence layer that meets or exceeds compliance with National standards for data encryption.
Alignment with Federal Cybersecurity Mandates
The partnership directly supports the following:
- Executive Order 14144 The White House’s recent re-issuance of EO 14144 “directs department and agency level actions on post-quantum cryptography to ensure protection against threats that may leverage next generation compute architectures.” It builds on the Biden Administration National Security Memorandum 10 of May 4, 2022, Promoting United States Leadership in Quantum Computing While Mitigating Risks to Vulnerable Cryptographic Systems (NSM 10), which “directed the Federal Government to prepare for a transition to cryptographic algorithms that would not be vulnerable to a [Cryptanalytically Relevant Quantum Computer (CRQC)].”
- National Security Memorandum 10: Calls for the transition to quantum-resistant cryptographic systems to mitigate risks posed by quantum computing advancements.
- National Security Memorandum 22: Focuses on securing and enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure sectors, including energy, transportation, and communications.
Benefits for U.S. Cities
By integrating Patero’s technology, Syllego’s DUST platform now offers the following benefits for U.S. cities:
Scalability: The modular design enables seamless integration across various city departments and services.
Enhanced Security: Quantum-resistant encryption protects against emerging cyber threats.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensures alignment with current and forthcoming federal cybersecurity requirements.
Operational Efficiency: Real-time data analytics and situational awareness improve decision-making and resource allocation.
