Defense Domain • 4 Solutions

Quantum-Safe EDA & Design Tools

Protect semiconductor design workflows against quantum computing threats. From PQC-encrypted GDSII and RTL file transfer to quantum-safe EDA license management, ML-DSA signed IP deliverables, and AI-powered detection of quantum-vulnerable cryptography embedded in RTL designs — securing every stage of the design pipeline.

PQC Design File Encryption

ML-KEM encrypted transfer and storage of GDSII, OASIS, LEF/DEF, and RTL design files. Prevents quantum-enabled interception of proprietary semiconductor IP during handoff between design teams, foundries, and partners.

QS License Management

PQC-authenticated EDA license servers with quantum-safe token generation and validation. Eliminates the risk of license server spoofing, unauthorized tool access, and credential theft through quantum attacks on classical authentication.

AI Vulnerability Scanner

Machine learning detection of quantum-vulnerable cryptographic primitives embedded in RTL designs. Automatically identifies RSA, ECC, and classical key exchange instantiated in hardware blocks before tape-out, enabling proactive PQC migration.

Why EDA & design workflows are vulnerable

EDA tools and design workflows are the foundation of every defense semiconductor product. Design files — GDSII, RTL, netlists, and IP deliverables — represent billions of dollars in R&D investment and contain the most sensitive intellectual property in the defense supply chain. Every file transfer, license checkout, and IP handoff currently relies on encryption that quantum computers will break.

Adversaries executing harvest-now-decrypt-later attacks on design file transfers can eventually reverse-engineer classified ASIC designs, clone defense semiconductors, or identify exploitable vulnerabilities in silicon before it is even fabricated. EDA license server authentication and IP protection mechanisms built on RSA and ECC are fundamentally compromised in the quantum era.

  • IP theft during design file transfer — GDSII, RTL, and netlist interception exposing classified semiconductor designs
  • Design file encryption compromised — quantum attacks breaking RSA/ECC-protected file exchange between teams and foundries
  • License server authentication broken — quantum-enabled spoofing of EDA tool license servers and credential theft
  • Quantum-vulnerable crypto embedded in RTL designs going undetected through tape-out and into production silicon

Domain Specifications

ParameterValue
Solutions Available4 quantum-safe solutions
Firmware & Platforms4 (design encryption, license mgmt, IP protection, vulnerability scanner)
AI-Integrated1 (AI-PQC Design Vulnerability Scanner)
StandardsFIPS 203, 204, CNSA 2.0
Migration Phase2025-2030 (hybrid first)

All Quantum-Safe EDA & Design Tool Solutions

SolutionTypeDescription
PQC-encrypted Design FilesSoftwareML-KEM encrypted GDSII/RTL file transfer with quantum-safe key exchange for secure design handoff between teams, foundries, and IP partners
QS License ManagementSoftwarePQC-authenticated EDA license servers with quantum-safe token generation, preventing license spoofing and unauthorized tool access
PQC IP ProtectionSoftwareML-DSA signed IP deliverables with quantum-safe authentication ensuring design integrity and provenance across the supply chain
AI-PQC Design Vulnerability ScannerSoftwareML detection of quantum-vulnerable crypto in RTL designs, identifying classical cryptographic primitives before tape-out

Firmware & Platforms for EDA & Design Tools

SolutionDescription
PQC-encrypted Design FilesML-KEM-768/1024 key encapsulation combined with AES-256-GCM encryption for GDSII, OASIS, LEF/DEF, RTL, and netlist file transfer. Provides quantum-safe end-to-end encryption for design file handoff between internal teams, third-party IP vendors, and semiconductor foundries with full audit trail and access control.
QS License ManagementPQC-authenticated EDA license server platform with ML-DSA signed license tokens, quantum-safe challenge-response authentication, and encrypted license checkout sessions. Prevents quantum-enabled license spoofing, credential theft, and unauthorized access to expensive EDA tool seats across distributed design teams.
PQC IP ProtectionML-DSA digital signature framework for IP deliverables including RTL source, synthesized netlists, hard macros, and verification collateral. Provides quantum-safe authentication of IP provenance, tamper detection on delivered design blocks, and cryptographic proof of IP integrity throughout the semiconductor supply chain.
AI-PQC Design Vulnerability ScannerMachine learning software that scans RTL and netlist designs to detect instantiated quantum-vulnerable cryptographic primitives including RSA, ECC, ECDH, and classical key exchange blocks. Generates detailed vulnerability reports with PQC migration recommendations, priority scoring, and automated replacement guidance before tape-out commits designs to silicon.

AI-Integrated EDA & Design Tool Solutions

SolutionDescription
AI-PQC Design Vulnerability ScannerDeep learning model trained on thousands of RTL designs to identify quantum-vulnerable cryptographic implementations at the register-transfer level. Detects RSA, ECC, ECDH, Diffie-Hellman, and classical symmetric key management blocks embedded in hardware designs. Provides automated PQC replacement recommendations, risk-prioritized vulnerability reports, and integration with standard EDA design rule checking flows for pre-tape-out quantum readiness verification.

Flexible Integration Options

Choose the delivery model that matches your EDA environment and design workflow requirements.

Software Platform

Standalone Application

Full-featured desktop and server applications for PQC design file encryption, license management, and IP protection. Integrates with existing EDA flows from Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens, and Ansys toolchains.

SDK / API

Developer Integration

Software development kits and RESTful APIs for embedding quantum-safe encryption, authentication, and vulnerability scanning directly into custom EDA scripts, design automation flows, and CI/CD pipelines.

Cloud Service

Managed Platform

Cloud-hosted quantum-safe design file exchange, license management, and vulnerability scanning services. Provides secure multi-tenant infrastructure with PQC-encrypted data transit and storage for distributed design teams.

Adjacent Defense Domains

Quantum-safe solutions that complement EDA & design tool security.

Protect your design IP against quantum threats

Contact us for quantum vulnerability assessments, solution evaluations, or custom integration for your EDA and semiconductor design workflows.