Milan / Senigallia, 9th February 2026 – Namirial, a leading European provider of digital trust and digital transaction management solutions, announces that it has carried out the first practical demonstration of quantum computing applied to digital security by performing the factorization of an RSA key (the type of keys that underpin today’s digital communication protection systems) on an operational quantum computer. This represents the first concrete demonstration of its kind in the digital trust sector, capable of showing the real-world impact of quantum technologies on the cryptographic mechanisms currently in use.
The initiative is part of the company’s long-term strategy to anticipate the impact of quantum technologies on cryptography and to support European companies and institutions in their transition toward quantum-resistant digital solutions, in line with the standardization paths defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the recommendations of European authorities.
Experiment details
Factoring an RSA key on an operational quantum computer would make it possible to rapidly decompose the numbers underlying current cryptographic systems, potentially rendering many of today’s protection mechanisms insecure.
Namirial’s Innovation team carried out the factorization of the number 15 (3×5), equivalent to a 4-bit RSA key, using a quantum circuit executed on AWS Braket. The computation time was approximately four seconds.
Although conducted on a reduced scale, the experiment is particularly significant because it was performed on real quantum infrastructures, confirming Namirial’s ability to operate on advanced architectures and to translate research into concrete industrial capabilities.
The results are available on a new educational portal dedicated to post-quantum security, designed as a reference point for the professional, scientific, and institutional community. Access can be requested via the dedicated Namirial webpage.
A path aligned with European and NIST strategies
The result forms part of a structured program for the development of post-quantum security architectures and systems, with Namirial actively engaged on multiple fronts:
- contributing to the development of a hybrid network architecture integrating Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms, in collaboration with the University of Naples Federico II and the MedITech Competence Center;
- analyzing the performance of PQC algorithms in secure environments, with results presented at the sixth NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standardization Conference, held in Washington, D.C. (USA) in 2025.
This approach enables Namirial to align technological innovation with future regulatory and compliance requirements, actively contributing to the creation of a European digital ecosystem resilient to the advent of quantum computing.
Why this is a strategic milestone
This demonstration does not represent an attack on modern RSA systems, but rather anticipates future scenarios already considered by NIST, ENISA, and European institutions. In addition, the experiment confirms the need to begin adopting quantum-resistant digital signatures based on NIST standards now, and further strengthens Namirial’s role as a European reference player at the intersection of digital security, international standards, and emerging technologies.
Namirial will present the details of this experimentation at ITASEC 2026, Italy’s leading cybersecurity conference, scheduled to take place from 9 to 12 February 2026 in Cagliari.
During the event, Davide Coletto, CIO & CAIO (Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer) at Namirial, will deliver a vision speech on stage focused on the impact of quantum computing on digital security and Namirial’s post-quantum roadmap. It will also be possible to explore the more technical and scientific aspects of the experimentation during a dedicated, invitation-only session aimed at professionals, researchers, and stakeholders interested in analyzing architectures, results, and operational implications in detail.
“The transition to post-quantum security – says Davide Coletto – is not a distant prospect, but a concrete responsibility for those operating in digital security. This demonstration confirms Namirial’s ability to work with real quantum technologies and to align innovation with NIST standards and European cyber-resilience strategies. Our goal is to ensure that digital identities, documents, and critical processes remain secure even over a long-term technological horizon.”
Further information on the path taken towards post-quantum security is available on the Namirial page dedicated to Post-Quantum Cryptography.
From the website, it is also possible to download the dedicated white paper, which provides a detailed description of:
- the architecture of the quantum experiment,
- the NIST standardization context,
- the implications for digital signatures, identities, and trust services in the post-quantum era.