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Quantum Enabled Security Industry Community (QES IC)

Motivation:
The emergence of quantum computing presents significant challenges to traditional cryptographic methods, threatening the security of communication networks.  Quantum-enabled security is crucial to safeguarding data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity in this new era. The objective of the Quantum-Enabled Security industry community is to foster collaboration and innovation among academia, industry, and government to develop quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions. Key
priorities include advancing research and development of secure protocols, establishing industry standards, and raising awareness about quantum computing’s impact on cybersecurity. By engaging policymakers, encouraging industry partnerships, and creating frameworks for incident response, the community aims to ensure the long-term security of digital infrastructure. Through these efforts, we strive to mitigate the risks posed by quantum adversaries and ensure that communication networks remain secure in the face of quantum advancements, thus enabling a safer digital future for all.

Objective:
Quantum-enabled security in communication networks is to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of data transmissions against potential threats posed by quantum computers. This involves developing cryptographic protocols and security measures tailored specifically for communication
networks, which are susceptible to interception and eavesdropping. Quantum-enabled security aims to ensure that sensitive information exchanged over communication networks remains protected even in the presence of quantum adversaries capable of leveraging quantum algorithms to break traditional
cryptographic methods. By implementing quantum-resistant cryptographic techniques and leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics, communication networks can maintain robust security in anticipation of advancements in quantum computing.

The objective of the Quantum-enabled security industry community:
The objective is to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing among stakeholders involved in developing and implementing quantum-resistant security solutions. This community aims to address the unique challenges posed by the advent of quantum computing to traditional cryptographic methods,
by leveraging expertise from academia, industry, and government sectors. Key objectives include:

1. Research and Development: Facilitating collaborative research efforts to develop quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms, protocols, and security architectures.

2. Standards and Best Practices: Establishing industry standards and best practices for quantum-enabled security to ensure interoperability, reliability, and scalability of solutions across different sectors and applications.

3. Education and Awareness: Promoting education and awareness initiatives to inform stakeholders about the potential impact of quantum computing on cybersecurity and the importance of adopting quantum-safe security measures.

4. Policy and Regulation: Engaging with policymakers and regulators to advocate for policies that support the development and adoption of quantum-enabled security solutions while addressing legal and compliance considerations.

5. Industry Collaboration: Encouraging collaboration and partnerships among industry players, startups, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the advancement and deployment of quantum-resistant security technologies.

6. Incident Response and Mitigation: Developing strategies and frameworks for incident response and mitigation in the event of quantum-related security breaches, ensuring resilience and continuity of operations.

By fostering a vibrant and collaborative industry community, the objective is to advance the state of quantum-enabled security, mitigate risks associated with quantum computing, and ensure the long-term security of digital infrastructure and communications networks.