Security & Confidential Computing
Protection built into the foundation, not bolted on. Starlight combines Zero Trust architecture with hardware-rooted confidential computing—keeping data encrypted even in memory.
Traditional encryption protects data at rest and in transit. Confidential computing protects data in use—even from administrators with physical access to the hardware.
Encrypted in Use
Workloads remain encrypted even while actively processing
Hardware-Level Isolation
CPU-enforced boundaries between workloads
Software-Independent Protection
Security maintained regardless of software vulnerabilities
Physical Access Resistance
Data remains protected even with hardware access
Confidential Computing
Trust nothing by default. Every request is authenticated and authorized regardless of where it originates or what made the previous request.
Verify Everything
Per-request authentication and authorization
No Implicit Trust
Network location doesn't grant access
Least Privilege
Minimal access required for each operation
Zero Trust Architecture
Preparing for the post-quantum era with NIST-approved algorithms and verified entropy sources that meet the highest standards for cryptographic security.
Post-Quantum Algorithms
Support for NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptographic algorithms including ML-KEM and ML-DSA
VSE Quantum Entropy
NIST-validated source of entropy providing true randomness for cryptographic key generation
Harvest Now, Decrypt Later Protection
Defend against adversaries collecting encrypted data today to decrypt with future quantum computers
Crypto-Agility
Modular cryptographic architecture enabling seamless algorithm updates as standards evolve
Quantum-Ready Cryptography
Security Capabilities
Physical Access Resistance
Critical for forward-deployed infrastructure. Protects against insider threats and physical compromise. AI model weights secured in memory.
Attestation & Compliance
Cryptographic proof of workload integrity. Verify before trusting—every time. Comprehensive audit trail for compliance requirements.
Cryptographic Readiness
Post-quantum cryptography readiness. Quantum-hardened entropy for cryptographic operations. Future-proof security posture.