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New Coalition Launched to Tackle Post-Quantum Cryptography

The MITRE Corporation has announced the formation of the Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition, a collaborative effort to address the imminent threats posed by quantum computing to current cryptographic systems. The coalition aims to accelerate the development and adoption of quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions, ensuring the security and privacy of data against future quantum attacks.

Quantum computers, once fully developed, will have the capability to break existing encryption methods, potentially compromising sensitive information across various sectors. The coalition brings together experts from industry, academia, and government to create robust strategies and technologies that can withstand the power of quantum computing.

The coalition will focus on key areas such as developing new cryptographic standards, enhancing public awareness, and promoting best practices for quantum-resistant security. This initiative underscores the growing recognition of the potential risks posed by quantum computing and the need for proactive measures to secure digital systems for the future.

For more information, visit the MITRE Corporation’s news release.

Marin Ivezic

I am the Founder of Applied Quantum (AppliedQuantum.com), a research-driven professional services firm dedicated to helping organizations unlock the transformative power of quantum technologies. Alongside leading its specialized service, Secure Quantum (SecureQuantum.com)—focused on quantum resilience and post-quantum cryptography—I also invest in cutting-edge quantum ventures through Quantum.Partners. Currently, I’m completing a PhD in Quantum Computing and authoring an upcoming book “Practical Quantum Resistance” (QuantumResistance.com) while regularly sharing news and insights on quantum computing and quantum security at PostQuantum.com. I’m primarily a cybersecurity and tech risk expert with more than three decades of experience, particularly in critical infrastructure cyber protection. That focus drew me into quantum computing in the early 2000s, and I’ve been captivated by its opportunities and risks ever since. So my experience in quantum tech stretches back decades, having previously founded Boston Photonics and PQ Defense where I engaged in quantum-related R&D well before the field’s mainstream emergence. Today, with quantum computing finally on the horizon, I’ve returned to a 100% focus on quantum technology and its associated risks—drawing on my quantum and AI background, decades of cybersecurity expertise, and experience overseeing major technology transformations—all to help organizations and nations safeguard themselves against quantum threats and capitalize on quantum-driven opportunities.
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