Quantum computing is advancing at a rapid pace, drawing growing excitement and optimism about its potential. "This new class of computing holds promise in fields like drug discovery, complex simulation, and data processing," says Kevin Bradford Ornellas, CEO of Quantum Resistance LLC. "As these computing tools continue to advance, they increasingly intersect with the digital security systems we rely on today, prompting important discussions about how to keep those systems resilient and trustworthy." Acknowledging this dual trajectory of innovation and security, he founded the company to explore how digital defenses might be strengthened now in anticipation of what lies ahead.
Ornellas notes that understanding this balance begins with an explanation of what makes quantum computing different from the classical systems used today. Rather than relying on bits that represent either 0 or 1, quantum machines use qubits that can embody combinations of states simultaneously. "This capability gives them the potential to perform certain calculations significantly faster than conventional systems, and researchers are particularly attentive to how that ability intersects with cryptography," Ornellas states.
According to the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), advances in quantum computing could eventually undermine many of today's widely used encryption methods, which is why the agency has begun releasing new post‑quantum standards. These algorithms are designed specifically to hold up against both classical and quantum attacks.
Quantum Resistance notes that the challenge begins with how modern encryption is structured. "Much of today's public‑key infrastructure, including systems like RSA and elliptic curve cryptography, relies on mathematical problems such as factoring very large numbers, which are considered difficult for classical computers to solve efficiently," Ornellas explains. The company points out that quantum algorithms like Shor's algorithm, referenced in guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and NIST, are understood to approach these problems differently and could, if future quantum hardware becomes powerful enough, pose risks to widely used encryption methods.
This context helps explain the core challenge facing digital security. As quantum devices grow in capability and as encrypted data remains valuable for years or decades, there is a phenomenon often referred to as "harvest-now, decrypt-later." "Here, encrypted information collected today could potentially be stored and decrypted in the future once quantum capability reaches a sufficient level," Ornellas states. Research suggests that many organizations are aware of this risk and see value in preparing for quantum-resistant solutions, yet the transition to new cryptographic methods is not yet complete.
This landscape frames the role of Quantum Resistance. The company focuses on strengthening existing encryption methods to withstand near-term and medium-term quantum threats. Its approach centers on RSA with extremely large key sizes, often 16,000 bits or more, which presents potential obstacles for both classical and quantum systems.
"Current quantum computers generally lack sufficient qubits to hold such large numbers, and the sequential nature of RSA operations resists parallelization, a technique quantum machines commonly rely on," Ornellas explains. "The sheer number of possibilities in these large keys makes brute-force attacks more difficult."
Additionally, the company's proprietary method of direct prime generation is designed to support the rapid creation of large keys, potentially reducing reliance on the slower candidate‑testing approaches that have historically constrained RSA scalability. This blend of mathematical techniques and engineering practices aims to keep the system computationally practical while contributing to overall resilience.
Quantum Resistance's solutions are developed with deployment in mind. Organizations may be able to integrate the company's encryption tools into existing infrastructures. For those seeking a more hands‑off experience, a subscription model offers installation support, ongoing maintenance, and periodic updates intended to help systems keep pace with evolving quantum‑era considerations.
Meanwhile, for organizations with internal expertise, the company also provides a handoff model, giving teams the option to manage and integrate the enhanced RSA approaches themselves. By combining flexibility with technical rigor, the company seeks to help clients navigate current security practices while preparing for the gradual adoption of post‑quantum standards.
Ornellas' background also informs this perspective. As a computer science graduate, he has spent more than a decade working across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, machine learning, and cybersecurity. This dual focus on theoretical grounding and practical engineering has influenced both the company's encryption framework and its deployment philosophy.
In the long term, Quantum Resistance intends to continue raising awareness about quantum resilience and supporting broader adoption of approaches that help systems stay secure in evolving computational landscapes. While post-quantum cryptography standards and implementations will continue to develop, the idea of strengthening foundational encryption through strategies is one way to give organizations flexibility and confidence as they navigate interim phases of transformation.
"Preparing for change involves thoughtful engagement with both present needs and future opportunities," Ornellas emphasizes. Quantum Resistance's work reflects that intention to explore ways to support digital security today while acknowledging and responding to emerging computational realities.
