What QSE - Quantum Secure Encryption does

QSE Group (Quantum Secure Encryption) is a division of Scope Technologies Corp that provides quantum-resilient encryption, data security, and decentralized storage solutions. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with an engineering office in Pune, India, the company targets government agencies, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and data-sensitive enterprises that face emerging cryptographic threats from advances in quantum computing. The company is publicly traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange under ticker QSE.

The company's core technology relies on hardware-based Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs) that produce NIST-certified true randomness, delivered via REST APIs to power RSA and AES key generation. The product portfolio spans Entropy-as-a-Service (EaaS), QSEaaS decentralized storage built on the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS), QAuth (a CASB offering SSO, MFA, and DLP), a Python SDK called qREK, a Quantum Preparedness assessment framework using RMF scoring, and QSE-Chat, a quantum-secure mobile messaging application launched in April 2025. The platform supports both API-driven developer integration and standalone enterprise deployment, with CSCC Level 2 certification validating its cybersecurity posture.

QSE operates a dual go-to-market: a self-serve product-led growth motion with a free Basic tier aimed at developers integrating quantum entropy into applications, alongside an enterprise field sales motion targeting regulated verticals through a "Connect with an Expert" contact mechanism. Pricing follows a freemium-to-subscription model with Basic, Pro, and custom Enterprise tiers, though specific prices are not publicly disclosed. No revenue figures have been disclosed; parent Scope Technologies Corp announced an acquisition of Cloud Codes to expand the authentication and storage ecosystem.

Name

QSE - Quantum Secure Encryption

Legal name

QSE Group

Website

https://qse.group

Company type

Public

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QSE Group, a division of Scope Technologies Corp, provides quantum-resilient encryption, decentralized IPFS storage, and authentication (CASB/SSO/MFA/DLP) via NIST-certified QRNG hardware. It serves government, financial, healthcare, and data-sensitive enterprises facing post-quantum cryptographic threats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Software

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

akta.pro primary industry

Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNG) (HDAGAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quantum-Safe Secure Messaging & Data-in-Transit Protection (HDAGAGAH), Quantum Cloud Security, Identity & Compliance (HDAGAIAF), Quantum Security (PQC/QKD) Training & Readiness Services (HDAGALAG)

Keywords

• Quantum encryption
• Post-quantum cryptography
• Decentralized storage
• Cloud access security
• Entropy-as-a-service

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

QSE provides quantum-resilient encryption, data security, and decentralized storage solutions powered by hardware-based Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs). Its product suite includes quantum entropy delivered via REST APIs, encrypted decentralized cloud storage on IPFS, an enterprise CASB authentication solution (QAuth), a quantum preparedness risk-assessment framework, and a quantum-secure mobile messaging app (QSE-Chat).

Product overview

QSE (Quantum Secure Encryption) is a quantum-resilience encryption platform offering a suite of security products designed to protect data against both classical and quantum computing threats. The portfolio includes: Quantum Preparedness (risk assessment framework), QAuth (CASB with SSO/MFA/DLP), QSEaaS with Decentralized Storage (encrypted distributed storage using IPFS), Entropy-as-a-Service (quantum entropy delivery via REST APIs), QSE APIs (developer platform), qREK (Python SDK), and QSE-Chat (quantum-secure mobile app). The core technology relies on true hardware-sourced quantum entropy from NIST-certified hardware to power encryption key generation, making it resistant to quantum attacks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QAuth: Enterprise-grade Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solutions including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
• QSEaaS
• qREK
• QSE-Chat
• Entropy-as-a-Service (EaaS)
• Quantum Preparedness

Products and services

• Quantum Preparedness A comprehensive Risk Management Framework (RMF) process with scoring that helps organizations evaluate readiness for the post-quantum era and prepare for quantum security threats.
• QAuth Enterprise-grade Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solution providing Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities for organizations.
• QSEaaS with Decentralized Storage Provides data encryption and decentralized storage solutions using IPFS infrastructure with hardware-sourced quantum entropy for RSA and AES key generation, resistant to classical and quantum attacks.
• Entropy-as-a-Service (EaaS) Proprietary Quantum Entropy Delivery system that allows customers to generate and use quantum-resilient entropy directly from specialized NIST-certified hardware using standard REST APIs.
• QSE APIs Developer platform providing API access to quantum-resilient entropy generation services for integration into applications and systems.
• qREK Python SDK/package published on PyPI for accessing QSE's quantum entropy services, allowing developers to integrate quantum-resilient randomness into their applications.
• QSE-Chat A quantum-secure mobile messaging application designed for enterprise and government agencies, providing encrypted communications protected against quantum computing threats.

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Technology focussed Yes

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Direct peers

• Quantum eMotion: Canada-based (Quebec) company focused on QRNG hardware and quantum-derived entropy for cybersecurity and gaming applications. Closely comparable to QSE's EaaS/QRNG offering and shares a Canadian public-company footprint, but QeM is smaller and pre-commercial.
• ID Quantique: Swiss-based pioneer in quantum cryptography, offering Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems and Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNG). Closely comparable to QSE in core technology (hardware QRNG) and target customers (government, financial, defense), though ID Quantique leans more on physical QKD links and is much larger and more established.
• QuintessenceLabs: Australia-headquartered quantum cybersecurity company offering quantum random number generation, quantum key distribution, and encryption key management. Directly comparable to QSE on QRNG-based key generation and a similar regulated-vertical (government, defense, financial) GTM.
• MagiQ Technologies: US-based quantum cryptography company offering QKD and quantum-safe encryption products for government and defense customers. Direct peer on the quantum-cryptography technology axis, though MagiQ has had a more limited commercial footprint in recent years.
• Crypto4A: Canadian quantum-safe hardware security module (HSM) and cryptographic infrastructure vendor. Comparable as a fellow Canadian post-quantum security specialist targeting enterprise and government customers, with overlapping messaging around quantum-safe key generation.

Broad incumbents

• IBM Quantum Safe: IBM's broader post-quantum cryptography initiative, including quantum-safe cryptography toolkits, key management, and consulting. Compares to QSE on the PQC application layer and on enterprise/government buyer targets, but at vastly larger scale and bundled inside IBM's wider portfolio.
• SandboxAQ: US-based quantum technology company (spun out of Alphabet) delivering quantum-safe cryptography, quantum sensing, and AI-quantum simulation products to enterprise and government. Comparable in addressing enterprise post-quantum migration but with much greater funding and a broader product portfolio.
• Thales: Global security and encryption incumbent with HSMs, key management, and an active post-quantum cryptography roadmap (Luna HSM, CipherTrust). Overlaps with QSE on the encryption-and-key-management side and on government/regulated customers, though as part of a much larger aerospace-and-defense portfolio.
• Cloudflare: Cloud provider that has rolled out post-quantum key exchange and TLS protections across its network. Compares to QSE as a provider of quantum-safe transport security to enterprises and developers, but delivers PQC as part of a much broader CDN/security/edge platform rather than as a standalone offering.

Emerging players

• Qrypt: US-based quantum entropy and post-quantum cryptography company offering quantum-secure random number generation and encryption services. Comparable to QSE's EaaS offering, with a similar API/developer-oriented go-to-market.

Market position

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Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ScopeTechCorp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ScopeTechnologiesCorp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scope-technologies-corp

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Funding overview

Funding rounds8 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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