SSH Communications Security (SSH) has joined the PROACTIF technology project, which redefines how emergency situations and critical infrastructure are managed in Europe by using unmanned vehicle systems and drones. PROACTIF is funded by the European Union Chips Joint Undertaking.
The project is led by Nokia and brings together partners and affiliates across Europe in the areas of research, hardware development and software solutions. SSH’s critical role is to develop a solution that provides low-latency, real-time quantum-safe communications between the drone and its operator by using post-quantum cryptography certificates. This ensures that unmanned vehicles can be operated without disruptions even under large-scale jamming, distributed denial of service or other interference attempts.
SSH also ensures that only verified and authorised operators can use drones for firefighting, border patrolling, police operations, surveilling public events or battling forest fires, to name a few examples. All unmanned vehicle systems connections can be recorded and monitored live if necessary.
“We at SSH are proud to join a consortium of experts and businesses that will deliver long-term security and benefits for European society for mission-critical operations,” said SSH CEO Rami Raulas. “As digital innovations converge with physical systems, protecting emergency situations, life-saving operations or upholding public safety requires seamless interplay between security and safety.”
“As a leading IT/OT security company, we have been at the forefront of delivering secure access management solutions for operational technology and critical infrastructure to secure microchip manufacturing, ships at sea, cranes at ports or factories around the globe,” he adds. “As the use of unmanned vehicles is on the rise, ensuring their secure use is a logical next step and a business opportunity for us.”
