This addresses AI-enhanced cyber attacks.
Forward Edge-AI has formally launched its Isidore cybersecurity hardware device for post-quantum computing and other threats. The launch coincides with two milestones: securing a 5th patent on attack-resilient communications, and they’ve successfully deployed their Isidore Quantum Data Diode to National Central University in Taiwan, marking one of the first international deployments of operational post-quantum cryptography hardware.
The technology has been validated in 23 pilots across the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Space Force, and Microsoft, achieving <0.5 millisecond latency and up to 2 Gbps throughput, all while consuming less than 8 watts of power.
The urgency: With the White House’s mandate requiring federal agencies to transition to post-quantum cryptography now — December 2025, and 2026 being the year quantum computer makers will deliver working prototypes, Forward Edge-AI has battle-tested, field-ready technology deployed today.
Why this matters:
The patent (U.S. Patent No. 12,452,301 B2) covers a breakthrough in hardware-based cryptographic resilience, achieving cryptographic switching as low as sub-millisecond when under attack. Government specs typically require 30 seconds or less; no competing solution has met that threshold. Forward Edge-AI exceeded it by orders of magnitude.
Traditional one-way data diodes can’t support encryption (encryption requires two-way exchanges), leaving data vulnerable to Harvest Now, Decrypt Later attacks. Isidore Quantum solves this by enabling true one-way data flow WITH post-quantum encryption, a capability that’s unique in the market.
Unlike legacy diode systems, which require expensive fiber optic infrastructure, Isidore works on both fiber and copper, enabling organizations to deploy quantum-safe protection without disrupting existing networks.
Here’s the press release:
Forward Edge-AI Ships First Quantum-Resistant Hardware to National Central University in Taiwan and Secures 5th Patent
Milestone patent allowance and international partnership advance quantum-safe cybersecurity for critical infrastructure and defense research
SAN ANTONIO, TX, December 2, 2025 — Forward Edge-AI, Inc., a leader in trusted autonomy and quantum-resilient cybersecurity, today announced two major milestones in advancing quantum-resistant communications: the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Allowance for its patent application covering attack-resilient, trust-verified communications, and the company has successfully delivered its Isidore Quantum® One-Way Data Diode to National Central University (NCU) in Taiwan.
Breakthrough Deployment to National Central University
The delivery of Isidore Quantum® to National Central University marks a significant milestone in cross-national research collaboration on next-generation cyber defense technologies. The deployment advances quantum-resistant data security research and demonstrates the operational readiness of Forward Edge-AI’s technology in critical infrastructure environments. Traditional one-way diodes, which rely on fiber optic hardware isolation, cannot support encryption, encryption typically requires two-way exchanges for key negotiation. Isidore Quantum achieves a breakthrough: it enables true one-way data flow while simultaneously supporting NIST-approved post-quantum encryption using AES-256 GCM and ML-KEM.
This capability is unique and addresses a critical vulnerability: traditional one-way diodes prevent unauthorized network access but do not protect data in flight from Harvest Now, Decrypt Later (HNDL) attacks. Without encryption, data flowing through conventional diodes remains vulnerable to interception and future decryption. Isidore Quantum solves this by combining unidirectional enforcement with quantum-resistant encryption, ensuring captured data remains protected even against future quantum computers.
Additionally, unlike traditional diode systems that require expensive fiber optic infrastructure, Isidore Quantum operates seamlessly on both fiber and copper networks. This means organizations can deploy quantum-safe, one-way data protection without costly infrastructure replacement, dramatically reducing deployment time and capital expense. “Delivering Isidore Quantum to National Central University underscores our shared commitment to protecting global critical infrastructure from the coming quantum threat,” said Eric Adolphe, CEO of Forward Edge-AI. “This partnership symbolizes how technology and research collaboration can prepare nations to face the realities of Q-Day.”
The patent, U.S. Patent No. 12,452,301 B2, titled “Methods, Systems, Apparatuses, and Methods for Facilitating Attack-Resilient Communications Between Devices,” secures Forward Edge-AI’s leadership in developing hardware-based cryptographic resilience for critical communications, a foundational advance for post-quantum security. The patented system introduces a trusted network switch architecture that maintains secure communications between devices, even under attack or when exposed to compromised networks. Unlike traditional encryption, which relies solely on software protocols, Forward Edge-AI’s solution embeds cryptographic verification and isolation directly into the network hardware layer. This ensures message integrity, authenticity, and confidentiality, even in environments where adversaries have advanced computational capabilities.
The innovation enables:
Tamper-resistant encryption relays between trusted elements
Dynamic re-encryption and authentication of data packets in transit
Hardware-enforced trust boundaries that isolate compromised components
Cryptographic switching as low as sub-millisecond when under attack—a critical breakthrough for operational continuity
Traditional security requirements mandate cryptographic failover within 30 seconds or less during attack scenarios. Forward Edge-AI’s patented architecture achieves switching as low as sub-millisecond under attack conditions, exceeding government specifications by orders of magnitude. While switching times can vary based on network conditions, ranging from sub-millisecond to as high as six seconds, the system consistently performs well below the 30-second threshold that no competing solution has yet met.
This innovation was made possible through U.S. Government support under Agreement Number FA8075-23-C-0003, awarded by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The government retains certain rights in this invention, underscoring its national security relevance.
Preparing for Q-Day and the HNDL Threat
As global cybersecurity leaders warn of Q-Day, the moment quantum computers can break today’s encryption, Forward Edge-AI’s technology addresses the urgent need to defend against Harvest Now, Decrypt Later (HNDL) attacks. Isidore Quantum encrypts data unidirectionally using AES-256 ML-KEM and ML-DSA post-quantum algorithms, ensuring that data captured today remains protected well into the future of quantum computing, a capability traditional one-way diodes cannot provide. “Q-Day isn’t a distant risk; it’s a certainty,” said Eric Adolphe. “Our patented Switch Isidore architecture provides the trust fabric needed to secure command, control, and communications across defense, finance, and critical infrastructure sectors in the quantum era.”
Isidore Quantum has been tested and validated in 23 pilots across the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Space Force, and Microsoft, achieving <0.5 millisecond latency and up to 2 Gbps throughput. The device consumes less than 8 watts of power, operates silently without fans, and is exportable under license exception ENC (ECCN 5A002). “Every competitor still has something in the lab. We have something in the field,” said Ross Coffman, President of Forward Edge-AI and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General. “Given the federal mandate to begin the post-quantum transition by December 2025, only proven solutions like ours can meet the deadline.”
The White House’s Executive Order 14144 requires all federal agencies to begin the post-quantum transition by December 2025 and complete it by 2030. Isidore Quantum allows organizations to comply instantly, without disruption, re-certification, or re-architecture.
About Forward Edge-AI
Forward Edge-AI, Inc. is a leader in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and quantum-resistant technologies for defense, government, and critical infrastructure. The company’s flagship product, Isidore Quantum®, combines post-quantum encryption, AI-enabled resilience, and software-defined network control to deliver future-proof protection against emerging digital threats. Visit www.forward-edge.ai for more information.
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