Quantum Safe Communications and Information Initiative

In this presentation, members of the ATIS Quantum Safe Communications and Information Initiative discuss the impact of a potential quantum computer on current cryptographic systems and how it would affect ICT (Information and Communications Technology), particularly looking ahead to 6G security.
Key Points:
1. Quantum Computing Threat: Quantum computers could potentially break existing cryptographic systems like RSA and elliptic curve cryptography, which would compromise current encryption methods.
2. Quantum-Safe Initiatives: The ATIS Quantum Safe Communications and Information Initiative is focused on quantifying and addressing the threat of quantum computers to cryptography and is collaborating with various organizations to define a quantum-safe future for communication networks.
3. Educational Efforts: There is an ongoing effort to build awareness of quantum security risks and educate stakeholders on quantum technologies, with a white paper available that outlines necessary preparations for communication networks in a quantum future.
4. Mitigation Technologies: A variety of technologies are being explored to mitigate quantum threats, including post-quantum encryption algorithms, quantum key distribution, quantum random number generators, and quantum entangled networks.
5. Crypto Agility: The concept of crypto agility is crucial, meaning that communication infrastructure and devices must be able to quickly adapt to new or updated cryptographic methods in response to emerging quantum threats.