The 10th ETSI/IQC Quantum Safe Cryptography Conference brought together global experts to address the urgent need for cryptographic standardization as quantum computing threatens current security infrastructures. The event highlighted the anticipated release of the first quantum-safe cryptographic standards in summer 2024 and discussed their integration into existing protocols and public-key infrastructures. Key discussions focused on migration strategies, resilience by design for critical cyber systems, and the specific requirements of the financial sector to manage quantum risks. Delegates emphasized the necessity of global coordination to consolidate fragmented research efforts and protect the integrity of future communication networks.
Keywords: quantum-safe cryptography, post-quantum standards, quantum key distribution, cyber resilience, cryptographic migration