PQC in Mobile Networks - Insights from the GSMA Task Force

Explore the telecommunications industry's preparation for post-quantum cryptography challenges through insights from the GSMA Post Quantum Telco Network Task Force in this 30-minute technical presentation. Learn about the global initiative involving over 60 organizations, including network operators, technology providers, regulators, and governments, working to address quantum computing threats to mobile networks. Examine how 5G's service-based architecture, distributed cloud infrastructure, and enhanced identity protection mechanisms are reshaping the threat landscape while legacy vulnerabilities like downgrade attacks and IMSI catchers continue to pose risks. Discover the task force's contributions to crypto-agility, including comprehensive risk assessments, strategic migration approaches, and alignment with global government initiatives and NIST timelines. Understand the specific challenges of integrating post-quantum cryptography in telecommunications environments, focusing on key management complexities, performance overhead considerations, and interoperability requirements across network functions and devices. Gain valuable insights into how the industry is transitioning from awareness to actionable implementation strategies to ensure mobile networks remain secure in the post-quantum era.