SIGNALQuantum·Jul 2, 2026, 10:04 AMSignal75Medium term

Why Asia’s Quantum Ambitions Need Post-Quantum Security

Source: The Quantum Insider

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Why Asia’s Quantum Ambitions Need Post-Quantum Security

Guest Post by David Holtzman, Executive Chair at Naoris Quantum Protocol The White House’s June 22 executive order, which accelerates quantum computing efforts and places post-quantum cryptography firmly on the agenda, reflects a growing recognition that quantum readiness now sits alongside broader national security planning. Across Asia, governments have been moving in the same direction […]

Why this matters
Why now

The US executive order on quantum computing, coupled with growing geopolitical competition, is accelerating the global focus on post-quantum cryptography as a national security imperative.

Why it’s important

The race for quantum superiority is pushing nations to secure current and future digital infrastructure against quantum threats, making post-quantum security a critical component of national strategy and international competition.

What changes

Post-quantum cryptography is moving from a theoretical concern to an urgent implementation priority for governments and critical infrastructure providers, particularly in regions with significant quantum ambitions like Asia.

Winners
  • · Quantum cybersecurity firms
  • · National security agencies
  • · Asian tech sectors investing in quantum
  • · Governments prioritizing digital resilience
Losers
  • · Entities unprepared for quantum threats
  • · Legacy cryptographic systems
  • · Nations lagging in quantum security R&D
Second-order effects
Direct

Increased investment and R&D in post-quantum cryptography solutions by governments and private entities worldwide.

Second

The establishment of new international standards and protocols for quantum-resistant communications and data protection.

Third

Enhanced supply chain security requirements for technology components, ensuring they are post-quantum ready, and potential trade barriers for non-compliant systems.

Editorial confidence: 90 / 100 · Structural impact: 60 / 100
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