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Consultation on IBPT Proposal: Requirements and Roadmap for PQC Transition in the Telco Sector

The development of quantum computers threatens to render obsolete certain cryptographic algorithms used to secure telecommunications networks. Faced with the risks of retroactive compromise via “store now, decrypt later” attacks and the potentially severe consequences for customer privacy and service continuity, EU Member States are working to ensure a coordinated transition to post-quantum cryptography in… Read more »

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Infineon’s PQC-certified contactless and dual-interface security controller – another step towards a quantum-safe world

Announced in the “Market News” by infineon Quantum computers are expected to become powerful enough within the next decade to compromise many of today’s cryptographic algorithms, putting a wide range of systems at risk. Long-life products such as ePassports, IoT devices and Secure Elements, therefore, demand post-quantum cryptography (PQC)-ready hardware already today. To address this,… Read more »

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Think NXT 2025 in Brussels

November 27, 2025, Brussels, Belgium The conference by Proximus NXT (the ICT company within the Belgian national telco Proximus group) taking place November 27th, at Brussels Gate, Groot-Bijgaarden. On 27 November at Brussels Gate we show you what happens when advanced tech, human expertise, and collaboration come together in a powerful holistic tech approach. Explore… Read more »

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Thales launches Europe’s first certified smartcard ready for the Quantum Age

“Thales’ solution is the first quantum-resistant smartcard in Europe to receive high-level security certification, underscoring its commitment to staying ahead of emerging cyber risks in the quantum era”, as announced by Thales. Commented by the French Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI):“This first certification for a solution incorporating post-quantum cryptography reflects ANSSI’s commitment to supporting innovation, while upholding… Read more »

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Signal Protocol and Post-Quantum Ratchets

Advancement announcement in the Signal blog Messenger Signal, represented by software engineer Graeme Connell and research engineer Rolfe Schmidt announces a significant advancement in the security of the Signal Protocol: the introduction of the Sparse Post Quantum Ratchet (SPQR). This new ratchet enhances the Signal Protocol’s resilience against future quantum computing threats while maintaining our… Read more »

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RFC 9794: a new standard for post-quantum terminology

Announcement of the standard RFC 9794 published in the NCSC blog From the webpage:The NCSC’s contribution to the Internet Engineering Task Force will help to make the internet more secure. To contribute to the international effort to ensure a smooth and secure migration to PQC, the NCSC has taken an active role in the development… Read more »

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Release of cuPQC SDK v0.4: Accelerating Quantum-Safe Cryptography

Announced by Yarkin Doroz (Nvidia) on the blog of the Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance NVIDIA announces the release of cuPQC SDK v0.4, which brings significant enhancements and new capabilities to the cuPQC library. This release focuses on primitives that will aid the Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA) in promoting quantum-safe cryptographic solutions and advancing post-quantum cryptography (PQC)… Read more »

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ETSI creates New Committee on Quantum Technologies

Announced online on the press realease pages by ETSI The ETSI Board has recently approved the creation of a new Technical Committee on Quantum Technologies (TC QT) marking a significant milestone in ETSI’s commitment to advancing the underlying framework of standards for quantum technologies across numerous quantum-related domains. Key Areas of Activity: ETSI is one… Read more »