Cyberez Completes Acquisition of Quantum Leap Labs
Strategic acquisition strengthens position in post-quantum cryptography and AI ethics research
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Cyberez Systems International, a leader in AI-native cybersecurity solutions, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Quantum Leap Labs, a pioneering research firm specializing in post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and AI ethics frameworks.
The acquisition, valued at $247 million, brings together two industry innovators at a critical time when organizations worldwide face the dual challenges of quantum computing threats and autonomous AI security systems.
Strategic Synergies
"Quantum Leap Labs has been at the forefront of preparing for the post-quantum era," said Margaret Chen, CEO of Cyberez. "Their research into lattice-based cryptography and homomorphic encryption perfectly complements our Daemon Shield platform, ensuring our clients remain protected as quantum computers become reality."
Dr. Rashid Patel, former CEO of Quantum Leap Labs and now VP of Quantum Research at Cyberez, added: "Cyberez's commitment to ethical AI development aligns perfectly with our mission. Together, we can ensure that as security systems become more autonomous, they remain aligned with human values and organizational needs."
Enhanced Capabilities
The acquisition brings several immediate benefits to Cyberez customers:
- Integration of quantum-resistant encryption into all Cyberez products by Q4 2025
- Expanded AI ethics review board with leading academic researchers
- New Quantum Security Assessment services for enterprise clients
- Joint research initiatives with MIT and Stanford on neural-quantum interfaces
Market Leadership
Industry analysts view the acquisition as a strategic move that positions Cyberez ahead of competitors in the rapidly evolving security landscape. "This acquisition demonstrates Cyberez's commitment to staying ahead of emerging threats," noted Sarah Williams, Senior Analyst at Forrester Research. "The combination of Cyberez's AI capabilities with Quantum Leap's cryptographic expertise creates a formidable security platform."
About Quantum Leap Labs
Founded in 2021, Quantum Leap Labs has published over 47 peer-reviewed papers on post-quantum cryptography and received funding from DARPA, NSF, and private investors. Their CRYSTAL-Kyber implementation has been selected by NIST as a quantum-resistant key encapsulation standard.