PERURI Prepares Digital Security Mapping in Response to Quantum Technology
Jakarta (ANTARA) – State-owned company Perusahaan Umum Percetakan Uang Republik Indonesia (PERURI) is preparing to map digital assets that could be affected by advances in quantum computing, in order to protect digital information across sectors including government, finance, healthcare and critical national infrastructure.
PERURI Digital Business Director Edwin Purwandesi said the company was participating in a working group preparing for developments in post-quantum technology, including the development of mechanisms and tools to identify potentially affected systems.
“We are entering the first phase of preparing mechanisms and tools to scan the inventory that may be affected,” Edwin said in a press statement in Jakarta on Tuesday.
He said the mapping would provide an initial foundation for identifying digital security risks, enabling mitigation measures and technological adjustments to be implemented gradually.
One threat of concern is the “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” practice, in which encrypted data is collected today with the aim of decrypting it once quantum computers have sufficient capabilities.
This risk is of particular concern to sectors that handle sensitive information requiring long-term protection, such as government, banking, healthcare and critical infrastructure.
To anticipate the threat, institutions need to start identifying digital assets, mapping their use of cryptographic systems and assessing risk levels according to the sensitivity of the data they manage.
These efforts are part of preparations for the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC), a form of cryptography designed to withstand potential attacks by quantum computers.
The development of post-quantum cryptography is one way to safeguard information over the long term, particularly as computing capabilities continue to advance.
By mapping digital assets and identifying risks, PERURI is seeking to prepare for technological adaptation and maintain the reliability of digital security systems amid the potential threat posed by quantum computing.