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This $16 million investment enables Lastwall to proactively develop post-quantum cryptographic solutions, addressing the critical "store now, decrypt later" threat before quantum-capable hardware matures in the 2030s. By shifting focus from reactive breach management to pre-eminent defense of digital infrastructure, the firm positions Canada as a hub for essential national resilience against future computational attacks.
Lastwall expands with $16 million for quantum defenses

Lastwall, a New Brunswick cybersecurity firm, is growing with a $16 million investment to defend Canada against future quantum computer attacks.
A $16 million investment will allow Lastwall, a New Brunswick-based cybersecurity firm, to expand its operations in Canada and proactively defend against future quantum cyberattacks. The funding supports Lastwall’s work to secure digital systems before the emergence of quantum computers capable of breaking current cryptography. The company’s headquarters in Fredericton positions the city as a developing hub for advanced cybersecurity focused on this emerging threat. Lastwall is actively building defenses against a threat that does not yet exist; the company recently secured $16 million to expand its quantum cybersecurity operations within Canada. This investment allows Lastwall to proactively…
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