Telkom Holds National Forum to Strengthen Indonesia's Post-Quantum Cryptography Readiness

PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom) has organized a national collaboration workshop on Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) in Malang, aiming to bolster Indonesia's readiness against future cybersecurity threats stemming from advancements in quantum computing.

The rapid development of quantum computing technology is expected to have significant implications for cybersecurity. While current quantum computers may not pose an immediate threat to widely used cryptographic systems, they hold the potential to weaken the security of public-key cryptography algorithms like RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). These algorithms are foundational to various digital services, including digital identities, electronic certificates, and secure transactions and communications.

The workshop served as a crucial platform for dialogue among government bodies, industry players, academic institutions, research organizations, and national strategic sectors. Its objective was to foster collaboration and build a collective understanding of the importance of transitioning to PQC. This transition is considered a strategic move to ensure the long-term security of Indonesia's digital infrastructure.

Key figures from the Ministry of Communication and Digital Ecosystem, the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN), and strategic technology initiatives shared their perspectives. The event also featured experts from various universities and institutions, including Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Telkom University, and IBM, who presented on PQC's technological advancements, research findings, and initial implementation efforts across different sectors. The discussions focused on identifying challenges, opportunities, and strategic pathways toward a more secure, resilient, and competitive digital ecosystem for Indonesia.

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The current challenge is not only developing the technology but also translating concepts that have evolved in the academic realm into policies, standards, and implementations that can be widely adopted.