Malaysia developing national plan for post-quantum cryptography – Fahmi
DOHA: Malaysia is developing a national plan to transition critical information infrastructure to post-quantum cryptography.
Malaysia is formulating a national strategy to shift its critical information systems towards post-quantum cryptography, reflecting its commitment to bolstering cybersecurity in the face of emerging threats from quantum computing advancements. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has directed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to collaborate with the National Security Council (NSC), National Cyber Security Agency (Nacsa), and telecommunications operators, with the aim of establishing a shared research and development (R&D) testbed.
The primary objective of this initiative is to enable stakeholders to collaboratively evaluate and expedite the transition to quantum-resistant encryption methods, all while maintaining a secure and coordinated approach. Fahmi emphasized the importance of developing mutual trust and interoperability among governments and industry participants through standardized protocols, equipment testing, and a gradual transition to quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions, ensuring that essential services are not disrupted during this shift.
During his participation in the 2026 International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) in Doha, Fahmi advocated for discussions with the NSC, Nacsa, and telecommunications firms to hasten and enhance the security of Malaysia's transition to quantum-resistant technologies. Quantum migration signifies the process of upgrading present digital security frameworks to incorporate quantum-resistant encryption methodologies capable of safeguarding data against potential vulnerabilities posed by future quantum computers.
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