Jakarta, Oct. 19 -- The Indonesian government is preparing quantum-resistant cryptographic technology to anticipate data security risks as the national digital economy continues to grow.

"To protect the digital economy, the government is developing quantum-resistant cryptography to mitigate the 'Harvest Now, Decrypt Later' (HNDL) risk-a scenario where encrypted data is stolen today with the intent of decrypting it in the future using quantum computers," Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated here on Monday.

This initiative involves the implementation of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and the establishment of a National Task Force for the Migration to Quantum-Resistant Cryptography, led by the National Cybe...