Denpasar (ANTARA) - Indonesia\u2019s National Cyber and Crypto Agency\n(BSSN) is preparing a national cryptography migration to address the\nthreat of quantum computing, which could weaken encryption systems\ncurrently in use.<\/p>\n
Preparations include developing policy, cataloguing cryptographic\nassets, strengthening technical capabilities, and building domestic\nhuman resources and industry.<\/p>\n
BSSN Deputy Chief Commissioner General of Police Albertus Rachmad\nWibowo said in Denpasar on Tuesday that advances in quantum computing\nposed a new challenge to cyber security, as the technology could\naccelerate the breaking of cryptographic algorithms used to protect\ndata.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe already have cryptography, but when quantum computing arrives,\nthe strength of the cryptography we use today could be broken quickly,\u201d\nhe said during a session at Bali Tech Week 2026 in Sanur.<\/p>\n
Rachmad said some experts estimated that quantum computing could be\nready for use within the next few years. Those estimates had moved\nforward, from 2030 to possibly as early as 2028.<\/p>\n
Indonesia therefore needs to take precautionary steps early to ensure\nthat strategic data and essential services are not vulnerable as the\ntechnology advances.<\/p>\n
BSSN has drawn up a cryptographic independence roadmap for 2027\u20132035,\ndivided into three phases. The first, covering 2027\u20132029, focuses on\nbuilding foundations and readiness.<\/p>\n
The second phase, from 2030 to 2032, is directed at implementation\nand integration. The third, spanning 2033\u20132035, aims to achieve\ncryptographic sovereignty.<\/p>\n
One method involves attackers stealing and storing encrypted data now\nso that they can try to unlock it later, when technological capabilities\nallow.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, they harvest now and decrypt later,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
To address this risk, BSSN has established a task force and is\npreparing several measures, including coordinated national policy and\ngovernance, an inventory and prioritisation of cryptographic assets, and\nstronger technical capabilities, standards and security assurance.<\/p>\n
BSSN is also promoting the development of domestic cryptography\ntalent and industry, while expanding international cooperation.<\/p>\n
Rachmad stressed the importance of ministries, agencies and local\ngovernments being involved in identifying strategic data that must be\nprotected. Such data needs to be backed up and prioritised in the\nmigration to cryptographic systems better prepared for quantum computing\nthreats.<\/p>\n
He said BSSN could not undertake the work alone. Universities and\nresearchers were needed to develop technology and talent, while industry\nwas expected to provide solutions that met security standards.<\/p>\n
BSSN will coordinate, supervise and evaluate national readiness for\nthese technological developments.<\/p>\n
Rachmad said preparations could not be delayed because there was\nstill uncertainty about when quantum computing capable of threatening\ncurrent cryptographic systems would emerge.<\/p>\n
For that reason, asset inventories and migration planning need to\nbegin before the threat becomes a reality.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bssn-prepares-cryptography-migration-to-counter-quantum-computing-threat-1792479239", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }