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Quantum Cybersecurity Policy: ITI’s Guide for Secure Innovation

ITI’s Quantum Technology Policy Guide, released on World Quantum Day, outlines strategic principles for quantum cybersecurity. It emphasizes post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to counter decryption threats and quantum communications for secure systems. The guide advocates for adaptive, risk-based policies and global collaboration. It highlights practical applications like securing satellite communications. Policymakers are urged to balance innovation with robust security frameworks.

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August 16, 2025
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China’s Micius Satellite Operational Status: What Have You Done Lately?

Launched in 2016, the Micius satellite, part of the Quantum Experiments at Space Scale (QUESS) project, has surpassed its two-year design life, remaining active in quantum communication experiments as of August 3, 2025. Despite its age, Micius continues to support groundbreaking quantum key distribution (QKD) and entanglement experiments. However, China’s plans for new quantum satellites may shift its role.

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August 3, 2025

Finland Tests Quantum Encryption in Commercial Network

Telia has conducted Finland’s first test of quantum encryption technology within a commercial network, advancing national efforts to secure critical infrastructure. The test, part of the NaQCI.fi project, showcases the potential of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) in safeguarding sensitive communications.

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November 15, 2024
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Latvia Launches National Quantum Communications Infrastructure Project

Latvia is embarking on a groundbreaking project to establish a national quantum communications infrastructure system and network. The project involves collaboration between the Latvia State Radio and Television Centre, Tet, the Electronic Communications Office of Latvia, and the Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Latvia.

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October 3, 2023

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