Russian Scientists Develop a ‘Shield’ Against Quantum Hacking to Protect Digital Sovereignty
Researchers at Sirius University are building post-quantum encryption technologies to secure Russia’s critical infrastructure and digital platforms from cyberattacks powered by future quantum computers.
Russia has unveiled new developments in cybersecurity. The research is being carried out at the laboratories of Sirius University of Science and Technology, where scientists are working on so-called post-quantum encryption. The emergence of fully operational quantum computers will render most current cryptographic systems—especially those using public keys—vulnerable. The new technology is designed to withstand such attacks.
As Konstantin Gnidko, deputy head of the research group, noted, the advantage of quantum computers lies in their colossal computing speed.
The Russian project is moving ahead of the curve. Creating homegrown ‘quantum-resistant’ algorithms is not just a technical task but a strategic move to secure the country’s digital sovereignty. The system has already been presented to President Vladimir Putin and is designed to guarantee the protection of financial systems, state secrets, and citizens’ personal data.
