ZipIPS: Quantum-Unbreakable Cybersecurity for IoT
Overview
ZipIPS is a patented Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) designed to protect IoT systems from emerging threats, including quantum-based attacks. With a 476-bit quantum security level—surpassing NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards and the Ascon-Based Lightweight Cryptography Standard (SP 800-232)—ZipIPS ensures a 1 in ~2.5 × 10143 chance of unauthorized access. Its variable-length strings and timestamp-based authentication with millisecond, microsecond, or nanosecond precision offer tailored protection for applications like personal wearable medical devices, military quantum networks, and environmental infrastructure. ZipIPS is compatible with various platforms, including embedded Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (eFPGAs)—compact, reprogrammable circuits built into chips that enable fast, customizable security enhancements—delivering unmatched protection for critical operations and sensitive data across industries.
Key Features
ZipIPS stands out with its innovative features, optimized for diverse hardware platforms:
- Timestamp-Based Network Key Strategy: Uses variable-length strings and one-chance timestamp code matching (millisecond, microsecond, or nanosecond precision, depending on device capabilities) to block quantum attacks, with optional eFPGA support for accelerated, real-time processing in applications like medical devices or smart cities.
- Man-in-the-Middle Protection: Confirms commands are only from authorized devices, preventing interception and unauthorized access across IoT ecosystems.
- Lightweight Design: Optimized with 116-byte keys and on-demand timestamp generation, ZipIPS minimizes CPU, memory, and bandwidth usage, outperforming CRYSTALS-Kyber’s 800-byte keys and matching the efficiency of NIST’s Ascon standard for resource-constrained IoT devices like sensors and wearables.
- Scalability: Protects IoT ecosystems across industries, from healthcare to defense, with flexible deployment on platforms like microcontrollers, ASICs, or eFPGAs for customized hardware acceleration.
Explore ZipIPS Technology
ZipIPS is backed by two U.S. patents (US10171465B2, US10348729B2), reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence in cybersecurity. Its compatibility with embedded FPGAs (eFPGAs) allows businesses to integrate high-speed, tailored security into their IoT chips, reducing costs and enhancing performance, while also supporting other platforms for maximum flexibility. Check out our sample white paper or contact us to schedule a consultation today.