ETSI Launches Quantum Safe Cryptography Group
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has established a new Industry Specification Group (ISG) focused on quantum-safe cryptography. The ISG QSC aims to address the threat posed by quantum computers to current cryptographic techniques and help industry prepare for the quantum era.
Key Points:
– ETSI ISG QSC launched in March 2015
– Focus on developing quantum-safe cryptographic standards
– Collaboration with other standards bodies and ETSI committees
– Open to ETSI members and non-members
The group will work on several key items, including:
– Addressing secure cryptography in the quantum era
– Bridging the gap between academic research and industry needs
– Providing guidance on timescales and migration costs
The ISG QSC will liaise closely with ETSI’s existing technical committees and collaborate with other standards organizations like ITU, NIST, IETF, and ENISA. The group is open to all ETSI members and non-members who sign the necessary agreements.
Keywords: Cryptography, Quantum, Security, Standardization, Algorithms
