In January 2024, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) established a new joint committee to develop global standards for quantum technology. This project is currently in the development phase, with the primary goal of creating guidelines for secure communications and advanced computing solutions. While no specific standard has been finalized, the committee is working to define how these systems can be built and used safely across different industries.
The potential impact of these standards is to help businesses, especially smaller ones, integrate quantum technology without compromising security. By providing a structured framework, the organizations aim to ensure that quantum devices are reliable and that the data they process remains protected. Although a specific completion date has not been announced, the work began in early 2024 and is expected to guide the future integration of quantum tech into global digital infrastructure.
Source: https://www.iso.org/annual-reports/2024
Keywords: quantum technology standards, secure communications, advanced computing
