Cyber resilience for the Quad in a post-quantum world
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In this publications, Jennifer Jackett discusses how the advances in quantum computing could jeopardise current encryption methods within the decade, imperilling sensitive data in Quad countries and how can the Quad cooperate to build resilience against this.
Key points
- Advances in quantum computing could jeopardise current encryption methods within the decade, imperilling sensitive data held by individuals, financial institutions and defence and national security agencies in all Quad countries.
- Quad members are well-positioned for collective action to strengthen post-quantum cybersecurity because of their combined quantum talent, research infrastructure, and start-ups.
- Key to this agenda is progressing post-quantum cryptographic standards, strengthening research on the cybersecurity of quantum computing, and bolstering the cyber capacity of regional partners
Policy recommendations
- The Quad should advance the development of post-quantum cryptographic standards through the Quad International Standards Cooperation Network.
- The Quad should grow the Quad STEM Fellowship program to support scholarship on the cybersecurity of quantum computing.
- The Quad should build awareness of use cases of quantum computing in the region and support quantum-enabled cyber capacity building to help secure critical data and systems.
About the series
This paper has been written for the Quad Tech Network Dialogue, as part of the Quad Tech Network (QTN) initiative. QTN is an initiative of the NSC, delivered with support from the Australian Government. It aims to establish and deepen academic and official networks linking the Quad nations – Australia, India, Japan, and the United States – in relation to the most pressing technology issues affecting the future security and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific.
