Arqit Quantum is a privately owned cybersecurity technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in the UK. With approximately 160 employees, the company specializes in providing a quantum encryption platform-as-a-service. Arqit's platform utilizes the principles of quantum mechanics to offer secure communication solutions that are resistant to decryption by conventional computing methods. The company aims to address the evolving security challenges posed by advancements in computing power and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats.