Post-Quantum Readiness: CryptoQoR™ enables quantum-resistant encryption for critical infrastructure systems.
Federal Alignment: Integration supports mandates under EO 14144, NSM-10, and NSM-22.
Operational Impact: Strengthens situational awareness, data fusion, and cross-departmental scalability in cities.
Patero has integrated its CryptoQoR™ post-quantum encryption technology into Syllego’s DUST (Distributed Universal Sensing Technology) platform, reinforcing smart city cybersecurity in line with evolving U.S. federal requirements. The move strengthens encryption for municipal systems, beginning with deployment in Opelika, Alabama, and aligns with mandates such as Executive Order 14144 and National Security Memoranda 10 and 22.
"Integrating Patero’s post-quantum cryptography into our DUST platform underscores our commitment to providing cities with cutting-edge, secure solutions."
— Michael Johnson, CEO of Syllego
The DUST platform, developed by Dallas-based Syllego, provides cities with real-time situational awareness by combining modular sensors, edge artificial intelligence, and operational automation. Its design enables critical infrastructure sectors—such as transportation, energy, and emergency services—to operate securely and efficiently, even during disconnected or federated conditions.
Patero, headquartered at the Quantum Startup Foundry at the University of Maryland, delivers quantum-secure communication technologies that counter current and future decryption threats. Its hybrid encryption approach merges classical and NIST-approved quantum-resistant algorithms, supporting crypto-agile transitions across public and private networks.
"Together, we are providing a robust foundation for municipalities to build quantum-resistant solutions protecting our cities' data now and into the future."
— Crick Waters, CEO of Patero
This integration not only improves cybersecurity but ensures compliance with federal cryptographic standards. Executive Order 14144 requires all federal departments and agencies to implement quantum-resistant cryptography. National Security Memorandum 10 outlines U.S. leadership goals in quantum computing and crypto migration, while NSM 22 focuses on reinforcing critical infrastructure resilience.
For cities, the benefits of the enhanced DUST platform include:
- Quantum-resistant encryption that addresses next-gen cyber risks
- Alignment with emerging U.S. federal compliance directives
- Improved operational responsiveness through real-time data fusion
- Scalability across city departments for unified system integration
Syllego specializes in orchestrating urban and defense infrastructure using AI and sensor-based systems. Patero’s cryptographic inventory and risk assessment tools further extend that mission by prioritizing threat mitigation and preparing for post-quantum transitions across connected environments.
