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Structured Data Folding with Transmutations (SDFT): Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and Beyond?

Awardee

NUTS TECHNOLOGIES INC

982 VERNON AVE
GLENCOE, IL, 60022-1266
USA

Award Year: 2024

UEI: N89NGZMW2CV3

HUBZone Owned: No

Woman Owned: No

Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: Yes

Congressional District: 10

Tagged as:

SBIR

Phase I

Seal of the Agency: DOD

Awarding Agency

DOD

Branch: USAF

Total Award Amount: $74,277

Contract Number: FA8649-24-P-0713

Agency Tracking Number: FX245-PCSO1-0770

Solicitation Topic Code: AFX245-PCSO1

Solicitation Number: X24.5

Abstract

NUTSTECH's Structured Data Folding with Transmutations (SDFT) represents a pivotal advancement in cryptographic technology, addressing the imminent threat posed by quantum computing to public-key cryptography. This innovative solution offers a standardized framework that simplifies the implementation of post-quantum cryptography (PQC), ensuring secure data transmission and storage. By enabling seamless integration of new cryptographic standards without the need for extensive technical expertise, SDFT facilitates ongoing adaptability in the face of evolving cyber threats. Its unique capability to self-describe and prescribe cryptographic methods enhances message-level security, providing a robust defense mechanism for the Air Force's digital infrastructure. With NUTSTECH's proven expertise and patented technology, this project not only fulfills a critical defense need but also sets the stage for widespread adoption across diverse programming environments, thereby fortifying the United States' cybersecurity posture in the quantum era.

Award Schedule

  1. 2024
    Solicitation Year

  2. 2024
    Award Year

  3. May 15, 2024
    Award Start Date

  4. August 19, 2024
    Award End Date

Principal Investigator

Name: Yoon Auh
Phone: (224) 300-1408
Email: yoon@nutstechnologies.com

Business Contact

Name: Yoon Auh
Phone: (224) 300-1408
Email: yoon@nutstechnologies.com

Research Institution

Name: N/A