> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.industrialbriefs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Quantum Resilient Encryption to Transform Manufacturing Cybersecurity - URL: https://www.industrialbriefs.com/quantum-encryption-manufacturing-cybersecurity/ - Published: 2026-10-01T21:00:31.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-01T21:00:50.000Z - Description: Event Horizon Group and MSP4MFG unveil quantum resilient encryption to bolster manufacturing cybersecurity against quantum-capable threats. - Author: IndustrialBriefs - Tags: manufacturing, sustainability, policy, #enriched ![IB_KEY_FACTS:[{"stat":"$100,000 per hour","label":"**Ransomware downtime costs:**","sublabel":"Manufacturing sector faces significant financial impact from cyber attacks."},{"stat":"$84.5 billion in 2024","label":"**Industrial cybersecurity market size:**","sublabel":"Projected to grow to $135.9 billion by 2029."}]](https://industrial-briefs.ghost.io/favicon.ico) At the International Manufacturing Technology Show 2026, Event Horizon Group and MSP4MFG announced a groundbreaking development in cybersecurity for the manufacturing sector. The introduction of Quantum Resilient Encryption (QRE) promises to protect critical engineering data against current and future cyber threats, including those posed by quantum computing. **What Happened** Event Horizon Group and MSP4MFG LLC have signed an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement to deploy Quantum Resilient Encryption technology across the [manufacturing sector](https://www.industrialbriefs.com/fabtech-2026-us-manufacturing-trends/). This new encryption method, developed by CEW Systems Canada, is built on bi-symmetric encryption—a novel hybridized handshake technology designed specifically for the quantum era. The technology will be integrated into MSP4MFG’s manufacturing security platform and a new secure edge device, both unveiled this week at IMTS 2026 in Chicago. QRE is engineered to protect engineering data, CNC machine communications, and controlled technical information from cyber threats. Its capabilities include a challenge/counter-challenge handshake that eliminates the need to transmit login credentials, fully salted randomized handshake data, and an exponentially nested formula to deter brute-force attacks, even from quantum-capable adversaries. The deployment of QRE targets industrial espionage and the theft of engineering data—part programs, drawings, models, and other controlled technical information that frequently moves between engineering networks and shop-floor machines. It is particularly aimed at CNC machine tool environments utilized in aerospace, automotive, defense supply chains, and more, with plans to extend protection to PLCs and related industrial control systems. **What This Means for Your Business** For businesses in the manufacturing sector, the integration of QRE offers a significant advancement in cybersecurity. It supports compliance with a range of governance frameworks, including [CMMC 2.0](https://www.industrialbriefs.com/incodema3d-eos-3d-printer-acquisition/), NIST SP 800-171, and DFARS, by safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across production environments. This is crucial as manufacturing has become the primary target for ransomware attacks, which can cost over $100,000 per hour in downtime. QRE’s advanced security features, including a built-in password manager and support for two-factor authentication, align with the rising standards set by insurers and CMMC/NIST frameworks. By closing the security gap for mid-market plants often underserved by generic security providers, MSP4MFG aims to provide manufacturing-native security solutions, offering a competitive edge in protecting intellectual property. **What US Operators Should Watch** Manufacturing executives and decision-makers should monitor the evolution of quantum computing threats and the adoption of quantum-resistant technologies like QRE. It is essential to stay informed about federal compliance deadlines related to CMMC 2.0 and NIST SP 800-171 to ensure that cybersecurity measures meet regulatory requirements. As the industrial cybersecurity market is projected to grow from $84.5 billion in 2024 to $135.9 billion by 2029, staying ahead in cybersecurity can offer significant ROI and competitive advantages. --- *Source:* [*Plant Engineering*](https://www.plantengineering.com/event-horizon-group-and-msp4mfg-announces-quantum-resilient-encryption/?ref=industrialbriefs.com)*.* [*Read the original story ->*](https://www.plantengineering.com/event-horizon-group-and-msp4mfg-announces-quantum-resilient-encryption/?ref=industrialbriefs.com) > **Partner Insight** · [VisioneerIT](https://www.visioneerit.com/?ref=industrialbriefs.com) > > The integration of Quantum Resilient Encryption (QRE) in manufacturing cybersecurity aligns with the need for compliance with frameworks like CMMC 2.0 and NIST SP 800-171\. 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