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Cryptography: Quantum Technology

Asked by Stuart AndersonConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 21490

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what measures are in place to protect or increase encryption with the advancement of quantum computing.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence is working closely with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), as the National Technical Authority, to address encryption relating to quantum computing. This includes identifying digital dependencies, migrating priority systems, and transitioning to post-quantum technology, in line with NCSC guidance.

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