Quantum Security – Establishing a Quantum Security Special Interest Group within AiSP SG

Overview

AiSP is establishing a Special Interest Group (SIG) - Quantum Security with the following objectives:

1. Create awareness on the impact of Quantum Security, including both opportunities and threats.
2. Engage with various agencies to promote Quantum-Safe initiatives in the local industry.
3. Facilitate discussions and knowledge sharing among members to enhance preparedness for quantum-based security challenges.
4. To collaborate with industry experts to develop best practices.

This SIG aims to help members navigate the evolving landscape of quantum technologies in information security and beyond.

Charter

1. Thought Leadership: Working with thought leaders to create awareness and develop best practices and white papers related to Quantum Security.
2. Community Building: To build a cohesive community of like-minded information security professionals who wish to collaborate and create a better and more robust quantum security environment.
3. Engagement with Stakeholders: Given that Quantum-Safe initiatives have a nationwide implication, it is crucial to engage with stakeholders such as CSA, IMDA and NQSN (National Quantum-Safe Network).
4. Skills Development: Organise seminars, workshops and bespoke training to bridge the skills gap of information security professionals to be better prepared for quantum-based security challenges.

The ideal target audience are experienced information security professionals, academics, developers and forward-thinking individuals who would like to start early and potentially play an integral role in future proofing the evolving landscape of quantum technologies.

Activities

Thought Leadership: Working with thought leaders and industry experts to create awareness and develop white papers on quantum-based security. This includes the production of articles, informative charts, diagrams, short videos and others.

Seminars / Webinars and Panel Discussions: Invite industry experts (both local and international) to share on latest developments and best practices on quantum technologies and to organise panel discussions with local agencies and stakeholders to support national Quantum-Safe initiatives.

Workgroup Meetings: Organise in person workgroup meetings to keep interested members engaged and to learn from one another in the emerging area of quantum-based security.

Membership

Membership in the Quantum Security SIG will be open to all AiSP members with an interest in quantum technologies, including but not limited security professionals, academics and developers. Non-members interested in Quantum Security may also participate in SIG activities as guests.

Leadership: The SIG will be led by a steering committee comprising of experienced professionals from the Quantum Security and Quantum-Safe community in Singapore. The committee will be responsible for setting strategic direction, planning activities and ensuring effective running and growth of the SIG.

The Cloud/DevOps/DevSecOps teams are typically responsible for security and compliance as critical cloud applications move to production. This adds to their already busy schedule to keep the cloud infrastructure and application health in good shape.

Process

As a start, I manage to obtain high level support from a few local and international domain experts in quantum technologies and a core team / steering committee of senior AiSP members including the support from the top leadership of Horangi (a Bitdefender Company) as a potential sponsor and steward to carry out our initial activities.

Of course, we will continue to engage with more linked minded AiSP members / companies as soon we get the SIG started with build some positive traction. Concurrently, we will immediately commence our engagement with the following stakeholders:

1. CSA – Cyber Security Agency Singapore
2. IMDA – Infocomm Media Development Authority
3. NQSN - National Quantum-Safe Network
4. SIT – Singapore Institute of Technology
5. Other related Institutions and Universities

Conclusion

The establishment of a Quantum Security Special Interest Group within AiSP Singapore will provide a platform for information security professionals, academics, and industry experts to collaborate, learn, and address the challenges and opportunities in quantum technologies. By promoting Quantum-Safe practices and preparing for the future of quantum-based security the SIG will play a key role in safeguarding Singapore’s digital landscape. We look forward to your support in making this initiative a success.