The Alliance demonstrates new standards in cyber warfare.
NATO member states are actively working to strengthen the protection of military 5G networks from possible hacker attacks using powerful quantum computers. At the beginning of the month, exercises were held at a training ground in Latvia, organized by the NATO Transformation Command and the Latvian Ministry of Defense. The purpose of these maneuvers was to test systems designed to coordinate actions in various areas — on the ground, in the air, at sea, in outer space and in the field of cybersecurity.
The exercises focused on innovative solutions aimed at improving the effectiveness of command and control systems. This is achieved through the introduction of virtual reality technologies, the introduction of advanced methods of post-quantum encryption, and the integration of data from various sensors for a comprehensive perception of the operational environment. Experts have long focused on the danger that quantum computers pose to traditional methods of cryptographic protection, which are responsible for the security of military information and intelligence.
Last September, the US National Security Agency (NSA) published requirements for future quantum-resistant algorithms for national security systems. Taking into account the active promotion of quantum technologies at the global level, the report focuses on the need to start strategic planning and preparation for the integration of these innovative solutions.
NATO governments have also started testing post-quantum solutions. In 2022, the NATO Cybersecurity Center successfully tested secure data streams using a virtual private network (VPN) provided by the British company Post-Quantum. A VPN can use various algorithms provided by the manufacturer to ensure secure communication, ensuring that only the intended recipient can read the data.
Another method is quantum key distribution, which allows you to exchange encryption keys known only to the parties involved, which can be used to encrypt or decrypt subsequent messages. A distinctive feature of this method is that it allows you to decode the transmitted message only to the intended recipient, making any eavesdropping impossible.
In 2022, as part of the NATO approach, the Science for Peace and Security (SPS) project was implemented, which aimed to connect Malta and Italy using a prototype of secure quantum communication over underwater fiber-optic cables.
Although quantum computing technology is still in its infancy, it is important to start working now to detect flaws in algorithms before they spread, thereby preventing large-scale vulnerabilities in the future.
NATO member states are actively working to strengthen the protection of military 5G networks from possible hacker attacks using powerful quantum computers. At the beginning of the month, exercises were held at a training ground in Latvia, organized by the NATO Transformation Command and the Latvian Ministry of Defense. The purpose of these maneuvers was to test systems designed to coordinate actions in various areas — on the ground, in the air, at sea, in outer space and in the field of cybersecurity.
The exercises focused on innovative solutions aimed at improving the effectiveness of command and control systems. This is achieved through the introduction of virtual reality technologies, the introduction of advanced methods of post-quantum encryption, and the integration of data from various sensors for a comprehensive perception of the operational environment. Experts have long focused on the danger that quantum computers pose to traditional methods of cryptographic protection, which are responsible for the security of military information and intelligence.
Last September, the US National Security Agency (NSA) published requirements for future quantum-resistant algorithms for national security systems. Taking into account the active promotion of quantum technologies at the global level, the report focuses on the need to start strategic planning and preparation for the integration of these innovative solutions.
NATO governments have also started testing post-quantum solutions. In 2022, the NATO Cybersecurity Center successfully tested secure data streams using a virtual private network (VPN) provided by the British company Post-Quantum. A VPN can use various algorithms provided by the manufacturer to ensure secure communication, ensuring that only the intended recipient can read the data.
Another method is quantum key distribution, which allows you to exchange encryption keys known only to the parties involved, which can be used to encrypt or decrypt subsequent messages. A distinctive feature of this method is that it allows you to decode the transmitted message only to the intended recipient, making any eavesdropping impossible.
In 2022, as part of the NATO approach, the Science for Peace and Security (SPS) project was implemented, which aimed to connect Malta and Italy using a prototype of secure quantum communication over underwater fiber-optic cables.
Although quantum computing technology is still in its infancy, it is important to start working now to detect flaws in algorithms before they spread, thereby preventing large-scale vulnerabilities in the future.
