LG Uplus announced on the 16th that the quantum-resistant cryptography (PQC) application standard proposed jointly with the National Information Society Agency (NIA) has been selected as one of the '2024 Excellent TTA Standards' by the Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA). Quantum-resistant cryptography is a technology that can defend against quantum computer attacks using mathematical challenges, and it has great potential for applications in various industries such as 6G networks, smart healthcare, and financial services.
LG Uplus has been promoting the commercialization of quantum-resistant cryptography technology and the establishment of optical transmission network standards ahead of the spread of quantum computers. This standard is evaluated to contribute to enhancing the nation's information security level by strengthening the protection of personal and medical information in the public safety and private sectors.
Additionally, LG Uplus has been selected as the executing agency for the 'Establishment and Operation of an Open Quantum Testbed' project being promoted by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Intelligent Information Society Agency, with plans to launch the 'PQC Migration Platform' service in January next year. This platform will be provided in the form of a library that integrates NIST standard algorithms and domestic standard candidate algorithms, supporting individuals and corporations in checking vulnerable cryptography and conducting PQC application tests.
In the future, LG Uplus plans to enhance the platform to provide an open quantum testbed accessible to all citizens.