Key Points

S Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, while launching the whitepaper, emphasized that "Quantum readiness is a strategic imperative as we prepare for the disruptive potential of quantum technologies, especially in cybersecurity. As we go through the digital, AI and quantum transformations across sectors, the need is to start building resilience in the ICT infrastructures well in time with clarity and agility. This white paper provides the right ingredients for the same".

Governments and technology leaders worldwide are accelerating quantum research, bringing forward the risk horizon for traditional encryption. Encryption algorithms like RSA and ECC, which are foundational to today's digital security, are expected to be rendered obsolete within the next few years. For digital-first economies such as India, this shift presents significant implications for data protection, financial transactions, and national security infrastructure.

Highlighting the importance of this initiative, Sanjay Bahl, Director General of CERT-In, stated, "CERT-In recognizes that quantum computing will fundamentally change the threat landscape. We must evolve our security frameworks today to protect India's expanding digital infrastructure tomorrow. This partnership with SISA demonstrates the importance of public-private collaboration between private-sector innovation and governments' strategic initiatives. We welcome such partnerships to build national preparedness."

This whitepaper will be a valuable guide for organisations from across sectors to begin their quantum-safe migration and prepare for quantum readiness. Recognizing this urgency, the whitepaper provides a comprehensive framework for organizations to prepare for the quantum threat landscape. It analyses the potential impact of quantum computing on existing cryptographic systems and India's digital backbone and outlines strategic pathways to migrate towards quantum-resistant algorithms. It also recommends practical approaches for integrating new security protocols into existing frameworks while maintaining compliance and operational continuity.

Dharshan Shanthamurthy, CEO & Founder of SISA, underscoring the significance of the shift said, "Quantum computing represents the single greatest shift in cybersecurity in over three decades. What we are dealing with is not just a faster computer but a complete redefinition of computational boundaries. The systems that we built our digital trust on are vulnerable to design in the quantum context. This is especially critical for countries like India that have leapfrogged into digital-first economies. Our skills, combined with CERT-In's strategic approach to proactive cybersecurity and incident response capabilities, offer a holistic strategy for safeguarding the future of India's digital ecosystem. At SISA, we are bringing forensic depth, real-world visibility, and future-proof cryptographic strategies to help enterprises build resilience where it matters most - at the data layer."

As India advances its leadership in digital innovation, the whitepaper serves as a strategic learning guide to help organizations understand, anticipate, and respond to the emerging risks of quantum computing. Designed with the unique needs of regulated sectors such as BFSI, healthcare, and government in mind, it combines practical technical recommendations with a broader call to foster a culture of proactive security and resilience, equipping organizations to navigate the quantum horizon with confidence.

- ANI