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Post-Quantum, PQC, Quantum Security
How to Perform a Comprehensive Quantum Readiness Cryptographic Inventory
A cryptographic inventory is essentially a complete map of all cryptography used in an organization’s systems – and it is vital for understanding quantum-vulnerable assets and planning remediation. In theory it sounds straightforward: “list all your cryptography.” In practice, however,…
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Quantum Sovereignty
Quantum Sovereignty Primer: Inside the New Tech Arms Race
The term quantum sovereignty has entered the geopolitical lexicon, capturing the idea that nations must control their own quantum technologies – from ultra-powerful quantum computers to unhackable quantum communications – or risk dependence on others. “The rapid advancement of quantum…
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Policy & Sovereignty
New Legislation to Boost U.S. DoD Quantum Capabilities
A recent bill introduced by United States’ Republican lawmakers aims to accelerate the Defense Department’s development and integration of quantum technologies, enhancing capabilities in areas like navigation, sensing, and artificial intelligence. The Defense Quantum Acceleration Act, championed by Rep. Elise…
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Policy & Sovereignty
EU Publishes a Recommendation on Post-Quantum Cryptography
In another sign of Q-Day concerns and preparations heating up recently, the European Commission has published a key recommendation urging EU member states to adopt a harmonized approach to post-quantum cryptography. This guidance, “Recommendation on a Coordinated Implementation Roadmap for…
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Quantum Computing
The Quantum Computer That Breaks Your Encryption Won’t Be a Single Chip
There's a question that has quietly bothered me for years, one the quantum computing industry has mostly avoided asking out loud: why are we trying to build a quantum computer the way we stopped building classical computers fifty years ago?…
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AI Security
The Dual Risks of AI Autonomous Robots: Uncontrollable AI Meets Cyber-Kinetic Risks
The automotive industry has revolutionized manufacturing twice. The first time was in 1913 when Henry Ford introduced a moving assembly line at his Highland Park plant in Michigan. The innovation changed the production process forever, dramatically increasing efficiency, reducing the…
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Leadership
The Board’s Evolving Cybersecurity Mandate: From Oversight to Accountability
Cybersecurity has swiftly moved from an IT issue to a core boardroom concern. Regulators around the world are increasingly holding boards of directors directly responsible for overseeing cyber risk - and even personally accountable when things go wrong. As someone…
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Industry
Microsoft Announces Record Breaking Logical Qubit Results
Microsoft and Quantinuum have announced a major quantum computing breakthrough: the creation of the most reliable logical qubits on record, with error rates 800 times lower than those of physical qubits. In an achievement unveiled on April 3, 2024, the…
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Post-Quantum, PQC, Quantum Security
Infrastructure Challenges of “Dropping In” Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is moving from theory to practice. NIST has now standardized several PQC algorithms - such as CRYSTALS-Kyber for key exchange (now known as ML-KEM) and CRYSTALS-Dilithium and SPHINCS+ for digital signatures - and major tech companies like…
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Cyber-Kinetic Security
Digital Actions, Lethal Consequences: A Cyber-Kinetic Risk Primer
Our physical world is becoming more connected – which makes it more dependent on the cyber world. Many physical objects around us are no longer just physical, but extend into cyberspace, being remotely monitored and controlled. Consider the power plant…
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Quantum Computing
Quantum Technologies and Quantum Computing in Switzerland
Switzerland’s quantum technology ecosystem exemplifies how a combination of academic excellence, proactive government support, and innovative entrepreneurship can make a country a major player in the second quantum revolution. In the span of two decades, Switzerland has built a world-class…
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Cyber-Kinetic Security
Fortifying the Future: Cyber-Kinetic Risks in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) Technological Zeitgeist
To fortify its cyber-kinetic defenses in line with growing digital transformation and infrastructural expansions, Saudi Arabia must adopt a multi-layered approach that encompasses regulation, technology, and human capital. To this end, the Kingdom has already embarked on a comprehensive strategy…
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Post-Quantum, PQC, Quantum Security
4,099 Qubits: The Myth and Reality of Breaking RSA-2048 with Quantum Computers
4,099 is the widely cited number of quantum bits one would need to factor a 2048-bit RSA key using Shor’s algorithm – in other words, the notional threshold at which a quantum computer could crack one of today’s most common…
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Policy & Sovereignty
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Quantum Risk Advisory
On February 20, 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued Circular No. MAS/TCRS/2024/01, titled “Advisory on Addressing the Cybersecurity Risks Associated with Quantum“. Targeted at CEOs of all financial institutions (FIs), the Advisory addresses the emerging cybersecurity challenges posed…
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Quantum Security & PQC
France’s ANSSI Doubles Down on Hybrid PQC and Signals It May Not Follow NIST Exactly
ANSSI's follow-up position paper on PQC doubles down on hybrid cryptography for both key exchange and signatures, a stricter requirement than most allies, and hints that France's accepted algorithm list may not match NIST's exactly.
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