Preparing Telecom Networks for the Post-Quantum Era
As quantum computing advances, the digital security of today’s telecommunications infrastructure faces unprecedented risk. ATIS is leading the industry’s proactive response with strategic insights and practical solutions.
The following resources form the foundation of ATIS’ Quantum-Safe Communications and Information Initiative. This work is providing a roadmap for assessing quantum threats, securing 5G networks, and enabling cryptographic agility through enhanced visibility and transparency.
- Understanding the Quantum Threat Timeline
Addressing Quantum’s Impact on Digital Security
The time to begin migration to quantum-safe cryptography is now. ATIS’
“Quantum Technologies and the Cryptographic Threat Timeline: A Strategic Overview” highlights how advances in quantum computing — particularly in quantum error correction and hardware scalability — could accelerate the breakdown of classical encryption. The report offers strategic foresight into the evolving threat landscape and underscores the urgency of coordinated planning for the post-quantum transition.
- Securing 5G Architecture for a Quantum-Resilient Future
Advancing 5G into the Quantum Era: An Analysis of 3GPP Architecture
With “Preparing 5G for the Quantum Era: An Analysis of 3GPP Architecture and the Transition to Quantum-Resistant Cryptography,” ATIS provides a technical foundation for integrating quantum-safe protections into current and future mobile networks.
This report delivers essential insights into how quantum-resistant cryptography can be embedded within the 3GPP-defined 5G architecture, addressing risks across protocols, interfaces, and system layers. It is an essential resource for network architects and security professionals working to ensure that 5G deployments remain secure, resilient, and future-proof.
- Enabling Cryptographic Visibility and Agility in Telecom
Industry Guidance on a Quantum-Relevant Cryptographic Bill of Materials
Effective quantum readiness begins with understanding today’s cryptographic landscape.
ATIS’ “Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM) for Telecom: Enabling Quantum-Safe Transition and Crypto-Agility in 5G Networks” introduces a telecom-specific CBOM framework to help operators identify where and how cryptography is deployed across their infrastructure. This visibility enables stronger risk assessment, better prioritization of updates, and alignment with emerging quantum-safe standards. A telecom-specific CBOM is an essential tool for operators preparing to transition to quantum-safe cryptography — supporting operational continuity and security as the industry enters the post-quantum era.