Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) has long moved beyond academic circles to become a critical matter of national security. This shift was underscored by an invitation from Pavel Fischer, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defense and Security for our experts to attend a dedicated PQC conference at the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic. Anežka Pejlová, Security Architect at Monet+, presented our ongoing projects and initiatives in the field of post-quantum cryptography.
"The fact that representatives from politics, the military, public institutions, academia and the private sector gathered at the Senate to discuss post-quantum cryptography is clear evidence that this is a vital, cross-cutting issue for the security of Czech citizens. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to present the activities of Monet+ in PQC. I am convinced that we are among the leaders in the Czech Republic and have significant expertise to offer both the state and private sectors."
We are currently developing quantum-resistant technologies for ID documents in collaboration with the Brno University of Technology (VUT). This initiative is supported by the Ministry of Industry and Trade under the KRID project. These technologies are designed for applications in electronic signatures, personal data encryption and secure authentication.
"Governments should begin planning the transition to quantum-safe technologies now to ensure their identification systems remain protected for decades to come. We are actively involved in the research and application of these technologies for eGovernment, as they are essential for the long-term security of personal documents."
The importance of this topic for defense and state administration was further highlighted by Karel Řehka, Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, who noted that data managed today must remain secure ten or fifteen years into the future.
At Monet+, we welcome the fact that the Czech Republic is actively addressing PQC and seeking ways to protect citizens and critical infrastructure from technologies that will soon be capable of breaking current encryption standards.
