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QuSecure vs SandboxAQ

QuSecure is a post-quantum cryptography and crypto-agility company that gives an enterprise one place to set and enforce cryptographic policy across its infrastructure. SandboxAQ is a science-first technology company that connects AI and Quantum techniques across pharma, energy, defense, and other markets. CISO Tribune files both under Post-quantum cryptography and Encryption, tokenization and key management. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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QuSecure vs SandboxAQ: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
QuSecureQuSecure is a post-quantum cryptography and crypto-agility company that gives an enterprise one place to set and enforce cryptographic policy across its infrastructure.qusecure.comSandboxAQSandboxAQ is a science-first technology company that connects AI and Quantum techniques across pharma, energy, defense, and other markets.sandboxaq.com
What it sells
  • QuProtect R3[7][9][10]Platform for cryptographic command and control.
  • QuProtect[1][3][4][7][9][10][11][12][13]Post-quantum cybersecurity software for protecting encrypted communications and data.
  • QuEverywhere[13]Quantum-safe cryptography orchestration for websites and mobile applications.
  • AQtive Guard[1][5]AQtive Guard gives security teams insight into cryptographic assets and NHIs, then automates remediation.
  • Sandwich[7]Sandwich is an open source, unified API for cryptographic libraries, built for developers.
  • Large Quantitative Models[4][5][11]SandboxAQ offers three ways to access and deploy its LQMs.
  • AQCat Adsorption Spin[8]AQCat Adsorption Spin predicts spin-polarized adsorption energies and converged geometries on catalytic surfaces.
  • AQPotency[10]AQPotency is a Large Quantitative Model for potency prediction and virtual screening.
  • AQBioSim[5]AQBioSim enables biopharma teams to model interactions, predict outcomes, and optimize drug candidates in silico.
  • CardiAQ[11]CardiAQ combines advanced magnetic sensing, AI-powered Large Quantitative Models (LQMs), and electromagnetic interference rejection.
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Headquarters
San Mateo, United States[2]Palo Alto, United States[3]
Founded
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Privately held[2][13]Privately held[2][5][6]
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • September 22, 2026QuSecure announced it was named a Cool Vendor in a Gartner report on data security innovations, recognizing its post-quantum cryptography solution.[6]
  • February 11, 2026QuSecure appointed Brian Cunningham as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Growth, as enterprises and government agencies move to post-quantum cryptography.[15]
  • February 11, 2026QuSecure appointed Brian Cunningham, a former Special Operations Commander and Navy SEAL, as EVP Strategy & Growth.[5]
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G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
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Who it fits
From its own pages, the company directs QuProtect at commercial and federal channel partners. The stated aim is to let those partners secure their networks, communication, and data. The site also carries industry pages for financial services, insurance, energy and grid, hospital systems, manufacturing, pharma and life sciences, and state and local government. This is our reading of the pages, and they state no organisation sizes or buyer roles.From its own pages, SandboxAQ sells to organizations across pharma, energy, defense, and other markets. AQtive Guard is aimed at security teams working with cryptographic assets and NHIs. Sandwich is aimed at developers, as an open source API for cryptographic libraries. AQBioSim is aimed at biopharma teams that model interactions and optimize drug candidates. SandboxAQ provides pay-as-you-go access options for individuals and enterprises.
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September 27, 2026November 2, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Post-quantum cryptography is the primary category of both QuSecure and SandboxAQ; both are also filed under Encryption, tokenization and key management.
  • Both are headquartered in the United States.
  • Both are privately held.

Where they differ, field by field

  • SandboxAQ is also filed under Machine identity and PKI.
  • QuSecure lists QuProtect R3, QuProtect and QuEverywhere. SandboxAQ lists AQtive Guard, Sandwich, Large Quantitative Models, AQCat Adsorption Spin, AQPotency and 2 more.
  • QuSecure is headquartered in San Mateo, United States. SandboxAQ is headquartered in Palo Alto, United States.

How they differ

CISO Tribune files both QuSecure and SandboxAQ under Post-quantum cryptography as the primary category, and both are privately held. QuSecure is headquartered in San Mateo, United States, and SandboxAQ is headquartered in Palo Alto, United States. SandboxAQ was spun out of Alphabet in 2022.

QuSecure sells QuProtect R3, a platform for cryptographic command and control that delivers continuous cryptographic inventory, remediation to TLS 1.3 with ML-KEM, automated certificate rotation, and compliance evidence. QuSecure also sells QuProtect, post-quantum software for protecting encrypted communications, and QuEverywhere, which orchestrates quantum-safe cryptography for websites and mobile applications. SandboxAQ sells AQtive Guard, which gives security teams insight into cryptographic assets and NHIs and then automates remediation. SandboxAQ also sells Sandwich, an open source, unified API for cryptographic libraries built for developers. Beyond cryptography, SandboxAQ sells Large Quantitative Models and products such as AQBioSim and CardiAQ, which serve pharma, energy, defense, and other markets. The overlap is in cryptographic discovery and remediation, while QuSecure's listed products stay within cryptography.

QuSecure also says it provides QuProtect to commercial and federal channel partners. SandboxAQ names NOVONIX, DIC, AWS, Intel, and Accenture among its collaborators, and its AQMed work has partnerships with Mount Sinai and Mayo Clinic. On September 22, 2026, QuSecure announced it was named a Cool Vendor in a Gartner report on data security innovations.

What it sells: QuSecure

What QuProtect R3 does[7][9][10]
QuProtect R3 delivers continuous cryptographic inventory, remediation to TLS 1.3 with ML-KEM, automated certificate rotation, and compliance evidence. QuProtect R3 enables security teams to swap algorithms and push cryptographic policy changes across their entire network from one place. QuProtect R3 operates across cloud, on-premises, air-gapped, and sovereign environments and is backwards compatible with legacy infrastructure.
What QuProtect does[1][3][4][7][9][10][11][12][13]
QuProtect is a software-based PQC solution designed to protect encrypted communications and data using quantum secure channels. QuProtect is compatible with all algorithms selected by NIST. QuProtect provides authentication of users, devices, data, and services. QuProtect protects data in transit in datacenters and in the cloud.
What QuEverywhere does[13]
QuEverywhere is a quantum-safe cryptography orchestration product launched by QuSecure. QuEverywhere protects encrypted private data on any website or mobile application with quantum-resilient connections and sessions. QuSecure states that organizations can protect sensitive data wherever it travels without installing software at the endpoint.

What it sells: SandboxAQ

What AQtive Guard does[1][5]
AQtive Guard gives security teams insight into cryptographic assets and NHIs, then automates remediation. AQtive Guard discovers and monitors cryptographic assets and NHIs across hybrid environments. AQtive Guard automates lifecycle management including credential rotation and certificate renewal.
What Sandwich does[7]
Sandwich is an open source, unified API for cryptographic libraries, built for developers. Sandwich supports the languages C++, Rust, Python, and Go and the cryptographic libraries OpenSSL, BoringSSL, and libOQS, to enable post-quantum as well as classical cryptography. Sandwich composes the chosen protocol and implementation into a Sandwich object, such as a secure tunnel. Sandwich gives developers the ability to change configurations without having to re-compile their code.
What Large Quantitative Models does[4][5][11]
SandboxAQ offers three ways to access and deploy its LQMs. One way connects SandboxAQ's LQMs to an existing chat LLM or cloud environment via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Customers can deploy SandboxAQ LQMs within their own operational environment and fine-tune models on their proprietary data. SandboxAQ provides pay-as-you-go access options for individuals and enterprises.
What AQCat Adsorption Spin does[8]
AQCat Adsorption Spin predicts spin-polarized adsorption energies and converged geometries on catalytic surfaces. AQCat Adsorption Spin is available via LLM integration and can be accessed via any MCP client.
What CardiAQ does[11]
CardiAQ combines advanced magnetic sensing, AI-powered Large Quantitative Models (LQMs), and electromagnetic interference rejection. CardiAQ is an investigational device.

Questions about QuSecure and SandboxAQ

What do QuSecure and SandboxAQ sell?
QuSecure sells QuProtect R3, QuProtect and QuEverywhere. SandboxAQ sells AQtive Guard, Sandwich, Large Quantitative Models, AQCat Adsorption Spin, AQPotency and 2 more.
Are QuSecure and SandboxAQ in the same category?
Yes. Post-quantum cryptography is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
Where are QuSecure and SandboxAQ headquartered?
QuSecure is headquartered in San Mateo, United States. SandboxAQ is headquartered in Palo Alto, United States.
Who owns QuSecure and SandboxAQ?
QuSecure is privately held. SandboxAQ is privately held.
Who are QuSecure and SandboxAQ sold to?
From its own pages, the company directs QuProtect at commercial and federal channel partners. From its own pages, SandboxAQ sells to organizations across pharma, energy, defense, and other markets.
What have QuSecure and SandboxAQ announced recently?
September 22, 2026: QuSecure announced it was named a Cool Vendor in a Gartner report on data security innovations, recognizing its post-quantum cryptography solution.

About QuSecure

QuSecure is a post-quantum cryptography and crypto-agility company that gives an enterprise one place to set and enforce cryptographic policy across its infrastructure. QuSecure enables organizations to build a complete cryptographic inventory across their networks, enforce policy-based governance, and roll out compliant cryptography, from TLS upgrades to full post-quantum migration, without application rewrites.[7]

QuSecure states that quantum computing is accelerating the need to manage cryptography with greater agility. QuSecure states that encrypted data is being harvested now, with the intent of decrypting it once quantum computers reach sufficient scale. QuSecure states that systems can be secured on-prem, air-gapped, or in the cloud with no re-platforming or re-coding.[4][9]

QuProtect R3 is a platform for cryptographic command and control that delivers continuous cryptographic inventory, remediation to TLS 1.3 with ML-KEM, automated certificate rotation, and compliance evidence. QuProtect R3 enables security teams to swap algorithms and push cryptographic policy changes across their entire network from one place. QuProtect R3 operates across cloud, on-premises, air-gapped, and sovereign environments and is backwards compatible with legacy infrastructure. QuProtect R3 enables organizations to manage cryptographic inventories and maintain compliance with standards even in complex environments.[7][9][10]

QuProtect is a post-quantum cybersecurity software product. QuSecure announced that it will provide QuProtect to commercial and federal channel partners. The stated aim of that announcement is to enable these partners to secure their networks, communication, and data from both classical and quantum cyberattacks. QuProtect software will be available for immediate use and installation. QuProtect is a software-based PQC solution designed to protect encrypted communications and data using quantum secure channels. QuProtect is compatible with all algorithms selected by NIST. QuProtect is built to be crypto agile, which means customers can swap one algorithm for another without interruption to system and network performance. QuProtect provides authentication of users, devices, data, and services. QuProtect protects data in transit in datacenters and in the cloud, and uses a cloud-based deployment model that allows organizations to deploy PQC without disrupting existing systems.[3][11][12][14]

QuSecure launched QuEverywhere, a quantum-safe cryptography orchestration product. QuEverywhere protects encrypted private data on any website or mobile application with quantum-resilient connections and sessions. QuSecure states that organizations can protect sensitive data wherever it travels without installing software at the endpoint. QuEverywhere is described as closing the loop on end-to-end quantum-safe data protection for federal and commercial organizations.

Since 2019, QuSecure has worked alongside U.S. government and commercial enterprises to develop, test, and deploy cryptographic security. Swiss-based VeroWay provides alternative core banking and digital fulfillment software and is a QuSecure customer. AFWERX selected QuSecure for a $1.23M Small Business Innovation Research contract. The contract held by QuSecure is focused on Quantum-Resilient Encryption to address challenges in the Department of the Air Force. QuSecure holds a facility clearance for classified work and Interim Authority to Test on Army networks. QuSecure has U.S. Air Force TACFI sponsorship toward Impact Level 6 authorization, the DoD Cloud Computing SRG level for information classified up to SECRET.[1][3][4][7]

QuSecure on the record

Sources

QuSecure full record

  1. [1]qusecure.comQuSecure · qusecure.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Accenture invests in qusecure to protect against future quantum threats with crypto agilityAccenture · newsroom.accenture.com · published January 22, 2025 · Tier B
  3. [3]MSSP Alert: Arrow Electronics, QuSecure Partner for Post-Quantum CybersecurityMSSP Alert · published January 26, 2023 · Tier A
  4. [4]Crypto-Agility for Critical Systems | QuSecureQuSecure · undated page, accessed October 27, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]QuSecure Appoints Brian Cunningham as EVP Strategy & Growth to Scale Federal and Commercial Adoption of Post-Quantum SecurityBusiness Wire · published February 11, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]QuSecure Recognized in the Gartner® Coolest Vendor Innovations in Data Security Report for its Post-Quantum Cryptography SolutionBusiness Wire · published September 22, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]QuSecure Awarded Follow-On U.S. Air Force Contract for Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Solutions to Strengthen National DefenseQuSecure · published January 8, 2025 · Tier A
  8. [8]About QuSecure | The Company Leading Crypto-AgilityQuSecure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]QuSecure Named a Gartner Cool Vendor in Data Security | QuSecureQuSecure · published September 22, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]QuSecure on 3 Ways to Accelerate Your Quantum SecurityQuSecure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]NIST Addressing Future Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Threats Today | QuSecureAmerican Security Today · published July 6, 2022 · Tier A
  12. [12]Arrow Electronics Signs Agreement with US-based Company | QuSecureGEO SPATIAL WORLD · published January 27, 2023 · Tier A
  13. [13]QuSecure Achieves Post-Quantum Encryption BreakthroughQuSecure · published January 18, 2023 · Tier A
  14. [14]Be Quantum Safe while Achieving HR 7535 Compliance with QuSecure | QuSecureQuSecure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]QuSecure Appoints Brian Cunningham as EVP Strategy & Growth to Scale Federal and Commercial Adoption of Post-Quantum SecurityQuSecure Inc. · published February 11, 2026 · Tier A

SandboxAQ full record

  1. [1]Aqtive guardSandboxAQ · sandboxaq.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Sandboxaq closes 450m series e round with expanded investor baseSandboxAQ · sandboxaq.com · published April 4, 2025 · Tier A
  3. [3]What is sandboxaqSandboxAQ · sandboxaq.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Transforming the World with AI and Advanced Computing | SandboxAQSandboxAQ · undated page, accessed October 28, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Large Quantitative Models | SandboxAQSandboxAQ · undated page, accessed October 28, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Pricing | SandboxAQSandboxAQ · undated page, accessed October 28, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Sandwich - Agile Cryptography for Developers | SandboxAQSandboxAQ · undated page, accessed October 28, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Material Discovery | Turn complex materials discovery into faster decisions | SandboxAQSandboxAQ · undated page, accessed October 28, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]AQNav | Positional intelligence in GPS-denied environments | SandboxAQSandboxAQ · undated page, accessed October 28, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]LQM Models | SandboxAQSandboxAQ · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]AQMed | CardiAQ Magnetocardiography for Cardiac DiagnosticsSandboxAQ · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]AI Drug Discovery Platform | Computational Chemistry LQMs | SandboxAQSandboxAQ · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A

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