Quantum Dice, a University of Oxford spin-out developing quantum random number generator (QRNG) technology, has released an independent assessment showing that its products can help manufacturers meet key cybersecurity requirements under the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
The report, carried out by European IoT cybersecurity firm CyberWhiz, concluded that Quantum Dice’s QRNG portfolio supports several of the CRA’s essential provisions, including protection against unauthorised access, and ensuring data confidentiality and integrity.
CyberWhiz’s evaluation focused on Quantum Dice’s patented source-device independent self-certification (DISC™) protocol, which continuously measures and verifies the quality of randomness in real time. The report described this feature as central to maintaining long-term cybersecurity compliance, in line with the CRA’s requirements for ongoing monitoring, incident detection, and vulnerability management across a product’s lifecycle.
“With constant connectivity underpinning both daily life and the global economy, vulnerabilities are multiplying,” said Dr Ramy Shelbaya, Quantum Dice’s Chief Executive and Co-Founder. “The EU Cyber Resilience Act is designed to mitigate these risks. Our DISC-enabled QRNGs offer a practical route for hardware developers to strengthen digital infrastructure and limit future liabilities.”
CyberWhiz’s Founder and Chief Executive, Çağatay Büyüktopçu, said the findings come at a critical moment for manufacturers. “With the CRA taking full effect in December 2027, companies must prepare now. Our assessment shows that Quantum Dice’s technology provides meaningful support in developing secure-by-design systems that meet the regulation’s expectations,” he said.
The CRA, which came into force in December 2024, applies to all hardware and software with “digital elements” sold in the EU. It requires manufacturers, importers, and distributors to integrate cybersecurity measures throughout the product lifecycle.
Quantum Dice’s products include SparQ, a system-on-module QRNG designed for embedded devices. The company said its technology uses the quantum properties of light to generate trusted randomness, with applications across cybersecurity and computing.
