Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP) has tapped Nokia and SK Broadband for the deployment of a leased line network in order to enhance data security.
Completed in August 2024, this deployment enables KHNP to protect its network against existing and emerging cyberthreats, including quantum computing-based cyberattacks.
Nokia’s Quantum-Safe Network solution, which uses a defense-in-depth approach with
advanced network cryptography for protection against sophisticated cyberthreats.
The key technologies used in this project include Nokia’s transmission equipment, interconnect routers, and service access systems. Nokia’s Network Services Platform (NSP) also helped in simplifying network operations and management.
Kim Gooyoung, head of the enterprise sales division at SK Broadband, said the integration of Nokia Quantum-Safe MACsec cryptographic technologies with KHNP’s network will significantly enhance the security and reliability of South Korea’s critical energy infrastructure.
“Advanced technologies, like quantum-safe networks, are becoming pivotal in safeguarding essential systems today and in the forthcoming quantum era,” said Kim. “Collaborating with Nokia allows us to stay ahead of the constantly shifting cybersecurity environment and help our customers access the latest quantum-safe technology advancements for secure growth.”
Jay Han, head of network infrastructure business at Nokia Korea, said that protecting critical infrastructure is a hallmark of quantum-safe technology, which is helping companies like KHNP safeguard their essential systems to protect against disruptions and attacks caused by cyberthreats.
