{"id":10064,"date":"2024-09-18T11:57:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T10:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/?page_id=10064"},"modified":"2026-06-08T15:49:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T14:49:27","slug":"post-quantum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/post-quantum\/","title":{"rendered":"Post Quantum Cryptography"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-main-page-hero hero_block gsma-load-hidden  half-width\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover hero_container gsma-load-hidden\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#80778e\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"616\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-10286\" alt=\"Post-Quantum Era GSMA header image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GSMA_PQ_header_12_616x450_15.09.24.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GSMA_PQ_header_12_616x450_15.09.24.jpg 616w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GSMA_PQ_header_12_616x450_15.09.24-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading hero_title\" id=\"h-post-quantum-cryptography\">Post Quantum Cryptography<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"hero_sub-title\">Our GSMA Post Quantum cryptography programme provides essential insights into emerging quantum computing technologies, advancing enterprise capabilities and mitigate against quantum threats by adopting post quantum cryptography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button hero_button-main\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#subscribe\">Subscribe<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero_group_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preparing-the-industry-for-the-transition-to-post-quantum-cryptography-pqc\">Preparing the industry for the transition to post quantum cryptography (PQC)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparing for the arrival of quantum computing is a key objective for the mobile industry. Quantum technology can mitigate threats to data security through new cryptographic methods that can resist quantum threat and attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Defending against these threats is crucial to maintaining trust in communications, transactions, and the modern services we rely on daily. As a cornerstone of everyday life, the mobile industry plays a vital role in revising existing cryptographic standards, improving global digital infrastructures, and identifying potential vulnerabilities during this transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-more-about-post-quantum-cryptography\">Learn more about post-quantum cryptography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-tiles-2-col tiles-2-col_block gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns tiles-2-col_columns gsma-load-hidden is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column tiles-2-col_column_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"532\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-12551\" alt=\"Two people in a modern, high-tech lab discuss a large, cylindrical quantum computer covered in glowing lights. One person holds a laptop while both gesture toward the machine. The background shows server racks and blue ambient lighting.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Security-image-tile_3_532x300_06.25.jpg\" style=\"object-position:52% 5%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"52% 5%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Security-image-tile_3_532x300_06.25.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Security-image-tile_3_532x300_06.25-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-post-quantum-cryptography-use-case-library\">Post Quantum Cryptography Use Case Library<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/welcome-to-post-quantum-cryptography-use-case-library\/\">Explore use cases<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-9736\" alt=\"A woman with glasses looks intently at a computer screen displaying lines of code and data charts. The reflection of the screen's text and graphs is visible on her glasses, indicating a focused work environment, possibly in software development or data analysis.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PQ-hero-image-1440-x-810-px.jpg\" style=\"object-position:55% 76%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"55% 76%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PQ-hero-image-1440-x-810-px.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PQ-hero-image-1440-x-810-px-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PQ-hero-image-1440-x-810-px-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PQ-hero-image-1440-x-810-px-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-government-guidelines\">Government Guidelines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/newsroom\/post-quantum-government-initiatives-by-country-and-region\/\">Explore guidelines<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column tiles-2-col_column_right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1451\" height=\"1423\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-12517\" alt=\"A vibrant cityscape at night viewed from above, with tall buildings illuminated by streetlights. White digital network lines arc over the city, converging at a bright point on the horizon, symbolizing global connectivity and communication.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-1182886949.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-1182886949.jpg 1451w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-1182886949-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-1182886949-1024x1004.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-1182886949-768x753.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1451px) 100vw, 1451px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-post-quantum-documents\">Post quantum documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/post-quantum-cryptography-documents\/\">Explore documents<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-12039\" alt=\"A speaker in a dark suit stands on stage beside a red podium emblazoned with &quot;GSMA,&quot; addressing the audience about the urgent challenge of post-quantum security facing the mobile industry. He holds a device, framed by a black and red backdrop, with two microphones poised on the podium.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/XR5_3757-1-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/XR5_3757-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/XR5_3757-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/XR5_3757-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/XR5_3757-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/XR5_3757-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/XR5_3757-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-events\">Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/post-quantum\/events\/\">Explore events<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-latest-post-quantum-cryptography-news\">Latest post quantum cryptography news<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-resource-carousel resource-carousel_block gsma-load-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Resource carousel\"><div class=\"resource-carousel_prev-button\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover resource-carousel_spotlight\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1948\" height=\"1299\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-14204\" alt=\"Two speakers present on stage at MWC 26, with slides and QR codes about post-quantum cryptography migration displayed on a large screen behind them.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MCH03563.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MCH03563.jpg 1948w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MCH03563-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MCH03563-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MCH03563-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MCH03563-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1948px) 100vw, 1948px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left block_title has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-3-march-2025\">3 March 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left leading_title has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-8th-post-quantum-network-seminar-pqc-readiness-standardisation-and-migration\">8th Post Quantum Network Seminar: PQC Readiness, Standardisation and Migration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button spotlight_button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-right wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/general\/mwc26-8th-post-quantum-network-seminar-catch-up\/\">Watch on-demand<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group resource-carousel_rihgt-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns resource-carousel_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-block-resource-thumbnail gsma-block_resource_thumb\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover resource_thumbnail_container gsma-load-hidden\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-13269\" alt=\"A woman stands presenting beside a large red screen to an audience of business professionals seated and standing around a conference table. The screen highlights \u201cPost-Quantum Transforming Telco,\u201d with tech equipment and laptops visible on the table.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/XR6_6570-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:100% 0%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"100% 0%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/XR6_6570-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/XR6_6570-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/XR6_6570-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/XR6_6570-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/XR6_6570-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/XR6_6570-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group resource_thumbnail_left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"resource_thumbnail_title\"><br>24 June 2026<br><br>MWC26 Shanghai: PQC Roundtable &#8211; Use Cases Demo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button resource_thumbnail_button transparent\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mwcshanghai.com\/agenda\/sessions\/6460-the-future-of-telco-security-post-quantum-cryptography-use-cases-in-action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-block-resource-thumbnail gsma-block_resource_thumb\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover resource_thumbnail_container gsma-load-hidden\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-gsma-red-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group resource_thumbnail_left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"resource_thumbnail_title\">Latest Report<br><br>Post Quantum Cryptography for Non-Terrestrial Networks (PQ.07)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button resource_thumbnail_button transparent\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/gsma_resources\/post-quantum-cryptography-for-non-terrestrial-networks-pq-07\/\">Download Report<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-block-resource-thumbnail gsma-block_resource_thumb\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover resource_thumbnail_container gsma-load-hidden\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-12510\" alt=\"Digital art showing concentric glowing circles and lines forming a tunnel-like vortex. 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The timing of the threat is uncertain. However, significant progress is being made in the evolution of quantum computing performance, quantum algorithms, and error correction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-accordion accordion_block gsma-load-hidden faq\">\n<p class=\"accordion_question\"><strong><strong>Why is the Public and Private key schema more impacted by a quantum computer attack than a symmetric key schema?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion_answer_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The security of Public and Private key algorithm-based, such as RSA- and elliptic curve-based public key encryption and digital signature schemes, relies upon the difficulty of solving specific underlying mathematical problems. RSA-based protocols rely on the hardness of finding the prime factors of large integers, while elliptic curve-based methods and Diffie-Hellman key exchanges rely on the hardness of the discrete log problem. Security of these asymmetric protocols is founded on the assumption that a computationally or time-bounded attacker is unable to efficiently compute the prime factors of large integers or solve the discrete log problem. The advent of quantum computing fundamentally changes our assumptions regarding the computing power available to bad actors. Shor\u2019s algorithm, for example, enables the efficient factorisation of large integers and allows attackers to solve the discrete log problem efficiently. Importantly, Shor\u2019s algorithm can achieve an exponential speedup, relative to known classical methods, rendering it infeasible to increase key sizes. Consequently, a sufficiently large fault-tolerant quantum computer poses a threat to systems and protocols that utilise public key cryptography and\/or digital signatures, and large-scale changes are required to retain present-day security assurances in the face of this quantum threat<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-accordion accordion_block gsma-load-hidden faq\">\n<p class=\"accordion_question\"><strong><strong>What PQC means? <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion_answer_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>PQC refers to a category of cryptographic protocols aiming to provide security against quantum-empowered adversaries by using classical (i.e. non-quantum) techniques. Since the quantum-threat to symmetric algorithms posed by Grover\u2019s algorithm is less severe, the pathway to a post-quantum status is perhaps more straight-forward for symmetric protocols. Namely, it remains feasible to retain similar cryptographic methods, in the presence of a quantum-empowered adversary, by employing a higher level of security. For example, in some cases increasing the bit-size of keys under the correct design paradigm may be sufficient to retain an adequate level of security in the face of Grover\u2019s algorithm. Such changes can elevate symmetric protocols from quantum-vulnerable to post-quantum secure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-accordion accordion_block gsma-load-hidden faq\">\n<p class=\"accordion_question\"><strong><strong>What is the attack named store now and decrypt later? <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion_answer_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Prior to the availability of a Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computer (CRQC), motivated bad actors may harvest data and store it, with the goal of decrypting it once quantum computing capabilities become available. This attack undermines the security of data with long-lived confidentiality needs, such as corporate IP, state secrets or individual bio-data. It is widely believed that some actors are already engaging in this type of attack<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-accordion accordion_block gsma-load-hidden faq\">\n<p class=\"accordion_question\"><strong><strong>How to prepare for the post-quantum era? <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion_answer_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Prior to the availability of a Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computer (CRQC), motivated bad actors may harvest data and store it, with the goal of decrypting it once quantum computing capabilities become available. This attack undermines the security of data with long-lived confidentiality needs, such as corporate IP, state secrets or individual bio-data. It is widely believed that some actors are already engaging in this type of attack.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-accordion accordion_block gsma-load-hidden faq\">\n<p class=\"accordion_question\"><strong><strong>What are the key objectives of the crypto governance agenda? <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion_answer_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transparency and accountability from strategy\/funding to execution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Coordination of internal and external stakeholders<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Awareness and skills building across relevant teams<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Engagement with the supply chain<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Coherence with overall cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance, managing evolution of standards, regulation and legislation<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Definition of processes and operationalisation of the implementation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-accordion accordion_block gsma-load-hidden faq\">\n<p class=\"accordion_question\"><strong><strong>How the data transmitted from a base station to a network security gateway are affected? <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion_answer_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Data transits from a base station to a network security gateway may be secured with IPSec, typically using asymmetric (quantum vulnerable) methods for key exchange. Similar to other contexts in which IPSec is used to secure data in transit, it is expected that the asymmetric key exchange methods currently used will need to be modified to PQC variants, either as standalone PQC or in a hybrid mode combining currently used methods with PQC algorithms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-accordion accordion_block gsma-load-hidden faq\">\n<p class=\"accordion_question\"><strong><strong>How PQC Is impacted IoT Ecosystem? <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion_answer_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As the number of IoT devices and IoT solutions increases, so do opportunities for attackers. Tampering, eavesdropping, malware, and unauthorised access are some examples of how confidentiality, integrity of data and availability of systems can be compromised. Cryptography underpins the security of IoT solutions: keeping the data secure through encryption, securing communications, providing user authentication to prevent unauthorised access, and validating data integrity. The quantum threat to cryptography in the context of IoT should be considered throughout the solution&#8217;s lifecycle and across all components: a plan for implementing measures to mitigate existing and new solutions will provide opportunities to reduce costs and manage risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mutual authentication, end-to-end encryption, and secure firmware updates are essential to ensure the security of IoT devices. Those mutual authentications are based on PKI which requires to be quantum safe. Therefore, it is important to implement proactive measures to address the quantum threat in IoT systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-accordion accordion_block gsma-load-hidden faq\">\n<p class=\"accordion_question\"><strong><strong>What are the challenges to implement PQC in the IoT system? <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion_answer_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The challenges of integrating PQC algorithms into existing security protocols like IPSec, TLS, DTLS, and SSH are related to new requirements on IoT devices to support new PQC and potentially impact performance:<ul><li>Efficiency of the (quantum-resistant) cryptographic algorithms (mainly RAM, code size, latency, computation time)<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Energy: large parameters (public key, signature, ciphertext) will contribute to a lot of energy consumption in relation to transmission on the air interface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-accordion accordion_block gsma-load-hidden faq\">\n<p class=\"accordion_question\"><strong><strong>How is the data transmitted by IoT connected devices to cellular networks affected? <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion_answer_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Data transmitted by IoT devices connected to cellular networks can be encrypted with symmetric cryptographic algorithms over the air interface, as usually happens for data encryption from user equipment. 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