White Paper (NIST CSWP 39) by NIST on crypto agility. From the abstract of the white paper: “Cryptographic (crypto) agility refers to the capabilities needed to replace and adapt cryptographic algorithms in protocols, applications, software, hardware, firmware, and infrastructures while preserving security and ongoing operations. This white paper provides an in-depth survey of current approaches… Read more »
This study by researchers of Swinburne University of Technology (Melbourne, Australia) has recently been published in the scientific (MDPI) journal Telecom: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4001/6/4/100 From the abstract of the study: “Telecommunication infrastructures rely on cryptographic protocols designed for long-term confidentiality, yet data exchanged today faces future exposure when adversaries acquire quantum or large-scale computational capabilities. This harvest-now,… Read more »
Published in the version 2.2 online by German BSI (English version). From the webpage:“[…] Looking ahead, the conclusion of the study is that quantum computing is making steady progress towards cryptanalytic relevance according to the reliable mainstream: fault-tolerant (improved) Shor algorithm, executed either on a superconducting system with the surface code or an ion-based system… Read more »
…as reported online by The Silicon Review, in the IoT section: https://thesiliconreview.com/2025/12/the-silicon-reviewdec-2025inturai-quantum-safe-security-iot-edge From the article:“Canadian cybersecurity firm Inturai has announced a breakthrough in quantum-safe security, specifically engineered to protect global IoT and edge computing devices. This advancement implements post-quantum cryptography directly on resource-constrained hardware, addressing a critical vulnerability as future quantum computers threaten to break current encryption standards. The development is a strategic leap in… Read more »
Statement published on the blog of Google Bug Hunters. From the blog:“At Google, we are committed to research and innovation, and that includes proactively addressing future security threats. In accordance with this principle, we have been a strong proponent of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) for years, starting with our early experiments in Chrome in 2016. At… Read more »
After project Leap phase 1, a consortium around Deutsche Bundesbank, Banque de France and Banca D’Italia recently finalized Project Leap phase 2 – quantum-proofing payment systems: https://www.bis.org/publ/othp107.htm From the project page:“Protecting financial systems from the potential threat posed by quantum computers requires a proactive and coordinated approach. Challenges go beyond technical aspects and include awareness,… Read more »
Opened on December 9th 2025, deadline: May 28th 2026 Published on the EU tenders portal. From the tender description:“This action is aimed mainly at new Cross-Border Cyber Hubs. Supporting activities for the SOCs that were already launched under the previous DIGITAL work programmes (2021-2022 and 2023-2024)1 could also be included when relevant to ensure collaboration… Read more »