Munich-based security technology group Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has joined uPQComing (Enhancing Cyber-Resilience for the Upcoming Post-Quantum Era), a European research consortium co-funded by the European Union’s Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU). The project focuses on migrating critical public digital infrastructure and resource-constrained embedded secure elements—specifically smart card integrated circuits and electronic identity (eID) operating systems—to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). [ uPQComing Research Scope & G+D Technical Focus ] Funding & Governance Framework Hardware & OS Target Environment Cryptographic Architecture • EU Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) Co-Funded • Java Card Chip Operating System (OS) • Hybrid Classical/PQC Authentication Protocols • Pan-European Industry & [...]

G+D is developing quantum-safe technologies for identity cards through uPQComing, including PQC, crypto-agile architectures.

Munich-based security technology group Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has joined uPQComing (Enhancing Cyber-Resilience for the Upcoming Post-Quantum Era), a European research consortium…