This invention outlines a system for ultra-secure industrial internet networks. It combines a software control system for 'zero-trust' access management with specialized hardware switches that forward data using 'quantum-safe' encryption. The claims specifically detail a 'Deterministic Receiver' module, which efficiently decrypts and authenticates these encrypted, scheduled data streams using quantum-safe methods, ensuring only authorized information is processed.
Why it matters: The integration of quantum-safe cryptography into custom hardware for deterministic networks remains a cutting-edge challenge, with ongoing advancements in algorithm standardization and FPGA capabilities since 2024.
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