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The migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) has become an important topic on the agenda of the EC and member states to protect sensitive information. However, how this migration should happen and, most importantly, what specifically to migrate to, are currently wide open questions. Clear European guidance and standards are needed to permit European IT industry to work on solutions that will be adopted and for all sectors to prepare for and start the migration to PQC.
Matthieu Rivain , PhD
CEO, Senior Cryptography Expert
You are not prepared.
One day, quantum computers will become a reality. When that day comes, RSA, Elliptic Curves and many other fundamental cryptographic primitives will become obsolete. Post-Quantum Cryptography offers secure alternatives and we can help you get ready.
The PQCSA project will organize the European ecosystem in the area of PQC standardization, to achieve consensus on what cryptographic functionalities and protocols to target and which choices to propose for standardization. A unified European view is necessary to counterbalance the influence of large countries which dominate the tech sector. Consensus will be reached through iterative engagement of researchers, industry as well as the security agencies of the member states and ENISA. Once it is reached, PQCSA will start processes in the respective standardization bodies.
Furthermore, PQCSA will deliver a clear and broadly supported PQC migration roadmap to clarify the next steps, when they should be taken, and also what products will be needed to get there. Both serve to give certainty to European industry that their investments will be long lived and supported by EU regulations, whether they are on the side of delivering solutions or requiring solutions.
As a third objective, PQCSA will contribute to putting PQC migration on the agendas for companies and decision makers through outreach, dissemination, and training events.
PQCSA consists of 5 partners who each have many years of experience with standardization of cryptography and security and are actively involved in PQC R&D.
