About
Australia's independent voice on quantum safety
PQuantumSafety is the trusted knowledge hub connecting government, enterprise, academia, and industry around the post-quantum transition.
Our mission
Equip every Australian organisation with the knowledge, tools, and partners needed to migrate to quantum-safe cryptography before it matters.
Our vision
A resilient Australia where critical infrastructure, financial services, and digital identity are protected against both classical and quantum adversaries.
Our commitment
Independent, evidence-based coverage — no paywalls on essential guidance, and clear disclosure whenever content is sponsored.
Why now
The window to migrate is smaller than it looks.
Adversaries are already harvesting encrypted traffic to decrypt when cryptographically relevant quantum computers arrive. NIST has finalised the first post-quantum cryptography standards, and Australian regulators are calling for migration planning across critical infrastructure.
PQuantumSafety exists to make that transition legible: what to read, who to hire, how to train, and what to plan next.
What we cover
- Independent news and analysis on Australian PQC policy and standards.
- Curated research from universities, CSIRO, and global institutions.
- Vetted vendor and training directories with clear disclosure.
Built with the Australian PQC community
We work alongside universities, security teams, and vendors across Australia and New Zealand. If you'd like to contribute research, become a listed vendor, or partner on training, get in touch.
FAQ
Common questions
- What is post-quantum cryptography (PQC)?
- Post-quantum cryptography is a family of algorithms designed to remain secure against attacks by future large-scale quantum computers, replacing today's RSA and elliptic-curve cryptography for key exchange and digital signatures.
- Why does PQC matter now if quantum computers aren't here yet?
- Adversaries are already capturing encrypted traffic today so it can be decrypted later once a cryptographically relevant quantum computer exists — the 'harvest now, decrypt later' threat — which puts long-lived data at risk today.
- Which PQC standards should Australian organisations plan around?
- NIST has published ML-KEM (FIPS 203), ML-DSA (FIPS 204), and SLH-DSA (FIPS 205), with additional algorithms in the pipeline. Australian government guidance from the ASD tracks these standards.
- Is PQuantumSafety independent?
- Yes. PQuantumSafety is an independent knowledge hub. Vendor listings are editorial and are not paid placements.