Two industrial cybersecurity R&D projects that integrate AI and cutting-edge quantum technologies to protect critical infrastructure from digital threats have been completed

Two R&D projects in industrial cybersecurity that integrate AI and pioneering quantum technologies to protect critical infrastructure against digital threats have been completed.

Ayesa Digital and Spain’s National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE) have completed two R&D projects at the forefront of defense against the next generation of cyberattacks. These are the Reto 02 SOC-IA and Reto 29 projects, which integrate artificial intelligence solutions and pioneering quantum technologies to protect critical infrastructure.

In this way, Ayesa Digital and INCIBE are establishing a framework for the transition to industrial cybersecurity solutions, helping to strengthen technological sovereignty and prepare strategic sectors for the next generation of digital threats.

Challenge 02 SOC-IA consists of a solution for protecting communications and data in industrial environments. It addresses one of the major challenges in cybersecurity today: preparing critical infrastructure for the impact that quantum computing may have on traditional computer systems. To this end, it develops innovative technologies that protect communications, ensure the secure exchange of sensitive information, and provide new monitoring capabilities.

One of the project’s distinguishing features has been its hybrid approach, which combines quantum and post-quantum technologies, enabling progress toward more resilient architectures capable of addressing both current risks and future challenges arising from quantum computing.

The project has been validated in a real production environment with the participation of companies such as SMART PM, Egile, and Cyber Surgery, confirming that the system delivers the expected results and meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance.

The project has been validated in a real-world production environment with the participation of companies such as SMART PM, Egile, and Cyber Surgery, confirming that the system delivers the expected results and meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance.