QuSecure

Data SecurityGovernance Risk Compliance also known as QuSecure, Inc.

Market readinessHow well the company can compete in its security market, scored across eight dimensions against public evidence. Established: Market readiness of 25 to 30, the typical band where most analyzed companies land.
DefensibilityHow well the company holds its position if competitors catch up on features, scored across seven dimensions against public evidence. Contested: Defensibility of 13 to 14, the typical band, where a moat exists but is under pressure.
Founded 2019
Funding $28M
Last updated 2026-07-05

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Executive Summary

QuSecure sells post-quantum cryptography software that inventories an organization's encryption and rotates it to quantum-resistant algorithms without code changes. Its public proof is almost all US defense. The Army adopted its crypto-agility software in 2023, AFWERX awarded a $3.9M contract for Air Force Global Strike Command in January 2026, and it is pursuing Impact Level 6 authorization to run in classified clouds by Q3 2026. QuSecure points to named government deployments rivals rarely match, yet its clearest commercial reference is one Banco Sabadell joint exploratory PQC project through Accenture, with other proof limited to testimonials. The software is defensible with federal buyers and weakest where regulated commercial buyers want a checkable logo list and SOC 2 attestation.

Sourced Details

Description Post-quantum cryptography company whose QuProtect platform inventories an organization's cryptography, orchestrates the switch to quantum-resistant algorithms across networks and systems without code changes, and reports cryptographic posture for compliance. [f1]
Founded 2019 [f2]
HQ San Mateo, California [f3]
Funding $28M total [f4]
Latest funding Series A, $28M total (led by Two Bear Capital, with Accenture Ventures) [f4]

Products

Product What it does
QuProtect R3 Crypto-agility platform whose modules inventory cryptographic assets, orchestrate the protocols systems use without code changes, and report a Cryptographic Bill of Materials for compliance.

Matrix Coverage

Cyber Defense Matrix

IdentifyProtectDetectRespondRecover
Devices Workstations, servers, phones, tablets, storage, network devices, IoT infrastructure, and similar hardware.
Applications Software, interactions, and application flows on the devices.
Networks Connections and traffic flowing among devices and apps, plus communication paths.
Data Content at rest, in transit, or in use across devices, apps, and networks.
Users The people using the devices, apps, networks, and data.

QuProtect inventories cryptographic assets across networks, data in transit, and applications and orchestrates the protocols those systems use. QuSecure defends conventional cryptographic infrastructure and is mapped to the Cyber Defense Matrix. [f1]

Market Readiness

How well the company can compete in its security market, scored across eight dimensions against public evidence.

Established 26 /40 Established: Market readiness of 25 to 30, the typical band where most analyzed companies land.
Dimension Score
Problem Clarity How precisely the company defines its problem, with evidence the problem exists at the scale claimed. 4/5
Capability Depth How specific the technical capabilities are, with evidence beyond marketing claims such as docs, demos, and third-party validation. 3/5
Market Timing Whether the market is ready for this product, with evidence that buyers are actively seeking solutions. 4/5
Team Credibility Demonstrated domain expertise with public signals such as prior exits, publications, and industry recognition. 3/5
GTM Proof Evidence of actual traction (customers, revenue signals, partnerships) beyond stated intentions. 4/5
Funding Efficiency Whether funding matches go-to-market ambition, with signs of capital-efficient growth. 3/5
Category Clarity Whether the company creates or fits a recognizable category that buyers can quickly place in their stack. 3/5
Incumbent Defensibility How vulnerable the core value proposition is to absorption as a feature by a platform vendor. 2/5

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Business Risks
Problem & Market
Product Capabilities
Competitive Positioning
Go-to-Market & Traction
Team & Credibility
Trust Readiness
Competitors

Strategy Deep Dive

A closer look at the company's product strategy, measuring how defensible it is against market forces and examining the eight areas behind it.

Defensibility

Contested 13 /21 Contested: Defensibility of 13 to 14, the typical band, where a moat exists but is under pressure. reinforce or reposition

Dimension Score
Value Delivery Does the product sell software as the product, or judgment, trust, or accountability with software as the delivery mechanism. 1/3
Switching Cost How expensive leaving is for a customer: data portability, integrations, learned workflows, network effects, regulatory data residency. 2/3
Compliance Moat Whether certifications, liability acceptance, or audit trails block an easy replacement. 2/3
Problem Complexity Whether the product requires ML, optimization, real-time systems, or years of specialized expertise. 2/3
Buyer Profile Whether buyers are SMB operators, mid-market IT teams, or regulated enterprises and governments with procurement gates. 3/3
Layer Whether the product is an end-user application, a platform with application features, or infrastructure other applications depend on. 2/3
Proprietary Data, Content, or IP Whether the product accumulates datasets, content licenses, or IP that a rival cannot recreate from scratch. 1/3

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Product Capabilities & AI Advantages
Sales Engagement & Go-to-Market
Pricing Model
Product Delivery & Operations
Earning Customers' Trust
Platform Strategy & Ecosystem Positioning
Team & Execution Capability

Sources

Company Detail Sources (4)
Id Source Tier Accessed
f1 QuSecure homepage official 2026-06-20
f2 The Quantum Insider: Accenture Ventures Invests in QuSecure press 2026-06-20
f3 QuSecure SBIR TACFI IL6 press release official 2026-06-20
f4 SecurityWeek: QuSecure Banks $28M Series A press 2026-06-20
Profile Analysis Sources (10)
Id Source Tier Accessed
s1 QuSecure homepage
“The Only Fully Integrated, Production-Ready Platform for Discovery, Remediation, and Reporting ... Access Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM) to ensure compliance with evolving standards like NIST, FIPS, and GDPR.”
official 2026-06-20
s2 QuSecure About Us and leadership page
“Every organization has data protected by cryptography they can't see or control. At QuSecure, we built QuProtect R3 to solve this universal challenge ... Rebecca Krauthamer CEO, Co-Founder, Board Member ... Garrison Buss Co-Founder, CTO ... Dave Krauthamer Co-Founder, Field CTO, Board Member”
official 2026-06-30
s3 QuSecure SBIR TACFI IL6 press release
“AFWERX ... contract award in the amount of $3.9M ... advances QuSecure's work with Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) ... QuSecure is on track to pursue Impact Level 6 (IL6) authorization, with QuProtect R3 targeted ... for deployment in classified cloud environments by Q3 2026.”
official 2026-06-20
s4 SecurityWeek: QuSecure Banks $28M Series A
“QuSecure ... has closed an additional round of Series A funding, bringing the total raised to $28 million. The round was led by Two Bear Capital with participation from Accenture Ventures”
press 2026-06-20
s5 The Quantum Insider: Accenture Ventures Invests in QuSecure
“said Rebecca Krauthamer, co-founder and CEO of QuSecure ... In 2023, Accenture and QuSecure collaborated to establish the first successful multi-orbit data communications test secured with post-quantum cryptography ... Banco Sabadell completed a joint project with Accenture and QuSecure.”
press 2026-06-20
s6 QuSecure US Army adoption post
“In order to stay ahead of its adversaries, it has adopted many cutting-edge technologies, including post-quantum cryptography solutions from QuSecure. The US Army is one of the most advanced military forces in the world.”
official 2026-06-20
s7 QuSecure Post-Quantum Cryptography explainer and newsroom links
“Quantum computers will be able to break today's existing public-key cryptography ... QuSecure Named a 2026 Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum for its Post-Quantum Cryptography Leadership ... Former CIA Chief Digital and Innovation Officer Eman Blair Joins QuSecure Federal Advisory Board”
official 2026-06-20
s8 SBIR.gov: QuSecure firm award portfolio
“QuSecure, Inc. ... UEI: WBKKDF2LAMV9 ... Year of first award: 2020 ... $4,297,839 ... Total Awarded ... Quantum Resilient Cybersecurity for the U.S. Army”
regulatory 2026-06-30
s9 SecurityBrief: QuSecure Wins USD $3.9m AFWERX Deal for Quantum Security
“QuSecure has secured a USD $3.9 million Small Business Innovation Research Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract from AFWERX to develop quantum-resilient encryption for specialised US Air Force missions. QuSecure's TACFI work supports Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC).”
press 2026-06-30
s10 Help Net Security: Post-Quantum Cryptography and the Future of Online Safety
“Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO of QuSecure, explores the rising urgency of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) ... The real concern is the Harvest Now, Decrypt Later attack strategy, where adversaries collect encrypted data today to decrypt it once quantum computing capabilities mature.”
press 2026-06-30
Deep-Dive Sources (10)
Id Source Tier Accessed
s1 QuSecure homepage
“QuProtect Resilience ... update encryption across all devices and systems ... without disruptions or code changes, even when algorithms are compromised ... Access Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM) to ensure compliance with evolving standards like NIST, FIPS, and GDPR.”
official 2026-06-20
s2 QuSecure About Us and leadership page
“Every organization has data protected by cryptography they can't see or control ... Rebecca Krauthamer CEO, Co-Founder, Board Member ... Garrison Buss Co-Founder, CTO ... Dave Krauthamer Co-Founder, Field CTO, Board Member”
official 2026-06-30
s3 QuSecure SBIR TACFI IL6 press release
“AFWERX ... contract award in the amount of $3.9M ... advances QuSecure's work with Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) ... QuSecure is on track to pursue Impact Level 6 (IL6) authorization, with QuProtect R3 targeted ... for deployment in classified cloud environments by Q3 2026.”
official 2026-06-20
s4 SecurityWeek: QuSecure Banks $28M Series A
“QuSecure ... has closed an additional round of Series A funding, bringing the total raised to $28 million. The round was led by Two Bear Capital with participation from Accenture Ventures”
press 2026-06-20
s5 The Quantum Insider: Accenture Ventures Invests in QuSecure
“said Rebecca Krauthamer, co-founder and CEO of QuSecure ... In 2023, Accenture and QuSecure collaborated to establish the first successful multi-orbit data communications test secured with post-quantum cryptography ... Banco Sabadell completed a joint project with Accenture and QuSecure.”
press 2026-06-20
s6 QuSecure US Army adoption post
“it has adopted many cutting-edge technologies, including post-quantum cryptography solutions from QuSecure. The US Army is one of the most advanced military forces in the world.”
official 2026-06-20
s7 QuSecure Post-Quantum Cryptography explainer and newsroom links
“Quantum computers will be able to break today's existing public-key cryptography ... QuSecure Named a 2026 Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum for its Post-Quantum Cryptography Leadership ... Former CIA Chief Digital and Innovation Officer Eman Blair Joins QuSecure Federal Advisory Board”
official 2026-06-20
s8 SBIR.gov: QuSecure firm award portfolio
“Year of first award: 2020 ... $4,297,839 ... Total Awarded ... Quantum Security Management Suite (QSMS) ... Deep Learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven Attack Detection Logic ... RESTful API for Integration with Current Infrastructure”
regulatory 2026-06-30
s9 SecurityBrief: QuSecure Wins USD $3.9m AFWERX Deal for Quantum Security
“QuSecure has secured a USD $3.9 million Small Business Innovation Research Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract from AFWERX to develop quantum-resilient encryption for specialised US Air Force missions. QuSecure's TACFI work supports Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC).”
press 2026-06-30
s10 Help Net Security: Post-Quantum Cryptography and the Future of Online Safety
“Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO of QuSecure, explores the rising urgency of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) ... The real concern is the Harvest Now, Decrypt Later attack strategy, where adversaries collect encrypted data today to decrypt it once quantum computing capabilities mature.”
press 2026-06-30

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