Nokia announced that Nokia and SK Broadband have deployed a leased line network for South Korea’s hydroelectric and nuclear power plants (KHNP) to enhance data security. The deployment was completed in August 2024, enabling KHNP to protect its network from existing and emerging network threats, including quantum computing based network attacks.
Nokia’s quantum secure network solution, which uses deep defense methods
Advanced network encryption technology to prevent complex network threats. The key technologies used in this project include Nokia’s transmission equipment, internet routers, and business access systems. Nokia’s Network Services Platform (NSP) also helps simplify network operations and management.
Kim Gooyoung, Head of Enterprise Sales at SK Broadband, said, “The integration of Nokia’s Quantum Secure MACsec encryption technology with the network of South Korean nuclear power companies will greatly improve the security and reliability of critical energy infrastructure in South Korea. Advanced technologies like quantum secure networks are becoming key to protecting basic systems in today’s and upcoming quantum era. Working with Nokia allows us to maintain a leading position in the constantly changing cybersecurity environment and help our customers gain access to the latest advances in quantum security technology to achieve secure growth.”
Jay Han, Head of Network Infrastructure Business at Nokia Korea, said, “Protecting critical infrastructure is a hallmark of quantum security technology and an area that we at Nokia are very familiar with. Our industry-leading quantum security network solutions and mature expertise provide high-performance, secure technology for critical infrastructure operators, helping companies such as KHNP protect their basic systems from interruptions and attacks caused by network threats. We look forward to working with SK Broadband to promote our quantum security MACsec encryption technology across Korea.”