New Delhi: In a significant step toward strengthening India’s cybersecurity preparedness, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C‑DOT) has signed an agreement with Synergy Quantum India Private Limited to develop an automated discovery platform for Quantum Vulnerable Crypto Algorithm identification across devices, networks, and digital systems.
The collaboration, undertaken under the aegis of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, aims to create an automated tool capable of detecting, classifying, and reporting cryptographic vulnerabilities in preparation for the emerging quantum-computing era.
Automated Tool for Quantum Vulnerable Crypto Algorithm Discovery
The quantum vulnerable crypto algorithm detection project focuses on building an automated system that scans devices to identify cryptographic algorithms and security mechanisms in use.
The tool will detect vulnerabilities and clearly distinguish between quantum-safe and quantum-vulnerable algorithms. It will also generate detailed reports highlighting vulnerable algorithms, their purpose, and their location within systems to support migration planning toward quantum-safe security.
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Quantum Vulnerable Crypto Algorithm Detection: Three Core Modules
The proposed solution will consist of three core modules:
- Web Application: External black-box scanning (with or without login) for network traffic analysis, vulnerability assessment, and quantum-risk detection.
- Security Scanner Agent: Internal scanning of libraries on devices for endpoint and container security.
- Control Software: Centralized management of agent installation, scan execution, and aggregation of vulnerability data into unified reports.
This integrated solution is expected to help organizations assess cryptographic readiness for the quantum era across sectors such as defense, telecommunications, banking, government infrastructure, and enterprise systems.
The initiative aligns with India’s push for indigenous innovation under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision and aims to strengthen national capabilities in secure telecom technologies and quantum-resilient cybersecurity systems.
Speaking on the partnership, Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO, C-DOT, remarked: “As quantum computing advances, traditional cryptographic systems face unprecedented challenges. This collaboration with Synergy Quantum represents our commitment to developing indigenous solutions that will safeguard India’s digital infrastructure, reinforcing the vision of “Atmanirbhar Bharat.”
By combining C-DOT’s telecom & quantum research expertise with Synergy Quantum’s capabilities, we aim to create tools that address both current and future cybersecurity needs.”
Jay Oberai, Co-Founder & CEO of Synergy Quantum India, said: “This partnership with C-DOT marks a pivotal moment in India’s journey towards quantum-safe security. The automated tool to be developed jointly with C-DOT will empower organizations across government, defense, and critical infrastructure sectors to assess and mitigate quantum-related cryptographic risks. We are honored to contribute to India’s emergence as a global leader in quantum cybersecurity.”
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Quantum Vulnerable Crypto Algorithm: Agreement Signing Ceremony
The agreement-signing ceremony was attended by Shikha Srivastava, EVP, C-DOT; Vipin Rathi, Co-Founder; G.S. Bedi, Vice President of Business Development (Air Force); and Ajay Singh, COO, along with senior officials from both organizations.
