Sitehop Expands US Operations Amid Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Push

• •Sitehop opens a US office in Arlington, Virginia, to support global expansion.
• •The company focuses on post-quantum cybersecurity, aligning with US government initiatives.
• •Sitehop's technology utilizes reprogrammable hardware, differing from traditional SD-WAN solutions.

Sitehop, a Sheffield-based post-quantum cybersecurity specialist, has opened a new office in Arlington, Virginia, to bolster its global expansion efforts. Led by CEO Melissa Chambers, the move aims to enhance relationships with key defense and technology sectors near the Pentagon. The company has previously installed its encryption hardware in critical sites across Silicon Valley and Northern Virginia. Sitehop has joined the Virtus Innovation Center, which connects various organizations involved in dual-use technology. The expansion aligns with the White House's initiative to transition federal agencies to post-quantum cryptography by 2030. Chambers emphasized the importance of being on the ground to expedite customer engagement and technology deployment. Sitehop's technology differs from traditional SD-WAN products, utilizing reprogrammable hardware for enhanced security. The firm has a proven track record, including deployments with a global telecommunications provider and the development of the world's smallest post-quantum encryption device.