22 may 2014: guest briefing at cde innovation network - sqr systems
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The proposal
High bandwidth connections
Low bandwidth connections
Locks down the data, preventing it from being modified
High bandwidth connections
Low bandwidth connections
Allows the data to be optimised in encrypted form
Decrypted data
exposed to cyberattack
Software to securely transmit high quality video data in encrypted form over disadvantaged networks
Traditional encryption SQR encryption
Every user gets the best possible video for their link but the network never generates any decrypted content
The outcome
Encryption Technology
Compression Technology
Compliant with
Standards
Open Architecture
& Compatible
Data kept secure throughout delivery process, removing opportunity for cyber-attack.
Optimal use of bandwidth to ensure best user experience.
Easy integration with other software & hardware (inclusive of commercial platforms)
Maximum interoperability with other systems
C O M B I N E D
COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE
Applications
• C4ISR • Tactical comms • Dismounted soldier • Protection of CNI • Satcoms
The experience
• Funding to develop technology from an early level of maturity
• Fully funded projects are valuable for start-ups • Ownership of IP is a favourable term that allows companies
to exploit the technology • Working at unclassified level allows maximum flexibility for
deploying the technology in commercial applications • External Investment still required to sustain cash flow due to
milestone payments • Follow on funding may not come through at the right time • Exploitation path not always clear
The outcomes
Winner of the Shell Innovation Award 2012
Winner of the Global Security Challenge 2013
Winner of Shell LiveWire Grand Ideas 2011
Winner of Cambridge Wireless Discovering Startups 2013
Finalist of SmartUK 2014
Technology Unique integrated encryption & compression
software Secure and unbroken wireless communication
even during poor connectivity Open architecture enabling easy integration with
other software & hardware.
Verticals Defence & Aerospace (D&A) Technology Media Telecom (TMT) A broad range including Critical Infrastructure
Protection (CIP) & Healthcare
Customers UK and US government agencies Global cyber security solutions providers Private sector clients
Team
R&D focused – 4 x PhDs Track record of delivering projects to
performance, time and cost
Involved in research programmes with the UK and US governments for military and commercial applications
Recognised by the Royal Society (the pre-eminent scientific body in the UK) in its work on cyber security research (to be published summer 2014)
