Are We Ready For The Post-Quantum Era?

Here are a number of questions and topics that will be addressed during this webinar:

• Would an organisation need to prepare – as explained five years ago – by creating awareness, compiling an asset inventory
• The contrast between the impact on a normal office infrastructure and large scale external infrastructures, such as traffic light systems or satellites, is immense, not only in scale but potential impact.
• Also what about an inventory for post-quantum? 
• If quantum computing is available in 15 years, what if crypto is only good for ten
• Are we ready and what do we have to do to prepare? What are the industry requirements? And what changes can we expect – not just algorithmic ones?

For reference

For a beginner’s guide to the basics and the issues associated with post quantum cryptography (PQC), Steve Purser’s ‘A Quick Introduction to Post Quantum Cryptography‘ is a great place to start.

Europe’s policy plans for quantum are indicated here; and get an insight into the recent comprehensive recommended strategy for the adoption of PQC, that the EU is encouraging Member States to develop to ensure a coordinated and synchronised transition among the different Member States and their public sectors.

Also, the European Commission announced that it will invest 40 MEUR to boost research into cutting-edge, world-leading quantum technologies, of which 25 MEUR will be invested for the creation of a pan-European network of quantum gravimeters (gravity sensors). The network will provide high-precision gravity measurements, important for various sectors like Earth observation and civil engineering. Another 15 MEUR will be invested in transnational research and development projects in the field of next-generation quantum technologies. The aim of this cooperation is to ensure that the EU remains at the forefront of the global quantum technology race.