aiqbench analysis
TechPulse take: This analysis introduces a novel metric that distinguishes between mere readiness to adopt post-quantum cryptography and genuine national sovereignty over cryptographic infrastructure. By quantifying the ability to domestically design and manufacture core components, the study highlights a critical gap where only twenty nations currently possess full-stack capabilities for independent quantum-safe system development.
QNu Labs Maps National Cryptographic Sovereignty Capabilities
For the first time, national cryptographic sovereignty can be measured alongside preparedness for post-quantum cryptography. Applying this new capability model reveals just twenty countries currently meet criteria for establishing genuinely quantum-safe capacity, fifteen as ‘full-stack makers’ and five focused on research. This assessment moves beyond simply identifying who is ready to adopt new algorithms, towards quantifying long term digital independence.
Assessing national preparedness for post-quantum cryptography has focused solely on readiness, strategy, inventory, standards adoption and skills. The Readiness, Sovereignty Capability Model (RSCM) now measures both cryptographic readiness alongside genuine cryptographic sovereignty at a national level. Applying this model to fifty-seven actors revealed that twenty countries clear the gate for establishing quantum-safe capacity; weighted agreement between coders reached 0.71. This establishes a new way to evaluate how well nations are prepared for post-quantum cryptography by…
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