1、September 2024Industry Perspective:Preparing for Quantum ResilienceA techUK reportExecutive SummaryAt the heart of the UKs ambitions to be a world leader in quantum technologies is the need to ensure quantum deployment is safe and secure.Quantum technologies offer a formidable opportunity to unlock

2、innovation in the UK and internationally.Quantum computing,for example,is anticipated to enable previously unattainable technological advancements across different industries and sectors,from drug discovery,protein-folding,carbon capture,battery research and more.Such advancements will have the oppo

3、rtunity to have a positive impact in the UK,critical to achieving the UKs ambition to become a world leader in science and technology.However,to realise this potential,we must ensure the resilience of quantum technologies and understand that they also pose a significant cyber threat in themselves.Th

4、ough the timeframe varies from as little as five years to over ten years,quantum computers could be capable of breaking algorithms underpinning the use of cryptography that safeguards data.This could include the breach of sensitive health,financial or personal data;the interception of messages on th

5、e internet;and the undermining of the integrity of digital documents.1 Time is of the essence for organisations worried about the quantum threat.They will not be able to make the quantum secure transition overnight as migration to post-quantum cryptography(PQC)can be timely and costly for businesses

6、 and governments alike.2Executive SummaryThe National Quantum Strategy,published in March 2023,underscored a commitment to provide guidance to quantum businesses and researchers on how to work safely with others,including against cyber threats.Equally,guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre