Germany takes first step toward quantum-secure national ID cards

Since its introduction in 2010, Germany’s national ID card with its built-in online identification feature has set a high standard for security. The next generation must now withstand potential quantum-computer attacks, covering both hardware and software, as each card will remain valid for ten years. In recent months, Bundesdruckerei and G+D have built a joint technical foundation for this transformation. Together with the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), they developed a demonstrator using … More →

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