One of the consequences of the spread of quantum computing (QC) is its potential to compromise the security of information stored or transmitted through digital channels. To address this threat, governments and supranational organizations are called upon to make strategic and regulatory decisions regarding cybersecurity. This paper provides an overview of QC and the possible implications of its diffusion for the security and resilience of the financial sector.
Where there are numerous technological solutions that are not always easily integrated into existing IT and network infrastructures, the transition to an ecosystem that is resilient to QC-based attacks requires supranational strategies that support the adoption of mutually compatible standards. This paper identifies the most appropriate international cooperation forums for defining and implementing transition plans for the financial sector.
