Denmark bolsters quantum crypto defense

Denmark’s Defense Ministry has established a secretariat under the Center for Cybersecurity (CFCS) to guide the transition to quantum-safe cryptography. This proactive step aims to protect data from the future threat of quantum computers, which could decrypt currently secure information. The CFCS, part of the Danish Defence Intelligence Service, emphasizes the need for early adoption to ensure long-term data protection and to avoid rushed implementations later. The secretariat’s role is to advise key agencies and businesses integral to Denmark’s critical infrastructure. According to CFCS Deputy Director Mark Fiedel, while quantum technology is still emerging, its potential to solve complex problems and test multiple outcomes simultaneously could pose a risk to digital security. The CFCS urges readiness for the quantum leap, citing U.S. standards for quantum-resistant encryption as a starting point.