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IDEMIA to support KT's 2026 post-quantum cryptography pilot

  • —IDEMIA will embed NIST and Korean PQC algorithms in a secure SIM chip
  • —The KT pilot covers the Defense Ministry and the Army Signal School
  • —Scope includes drones, CCTV, 5G networks and user PCs
Why it matters: Moving defense systems to post-quantum algorithms sets a benchmark for crypto infrastructure and SIM security across Asia.
Source: Digital Today