FROM QUANTUM LAB TO NATIONAL SECURITY: TOWARDS A NATIONAL QUANTUM SECURITY STRATEGY FOR GEORGIA
Authors: David Getsadze
Affiliation: Business and Technology University (BTU), Ministry of Defence of Georgia
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Keywords: Quantum security, post‑quantum cryptography, national security, critical infrastructure protection, quantum‑safe roadmap, quantum laboratory
ABSTRACT. Several countries are adopting national quantum strategies, yet many states with emerging capabilities still lack a coherent quantum vision aligned with their cybersecurity and digital transformation agendas. This article proposes a step‑by‑step framework for developing a national quantum security strategy in such a context, using Georgia as an illustrative case. It builds on the existing ecosystem structured around the Scientific Cyber Security Association, the country’s first quantum laboratory, and the Erasmus+ SECURE project, which together provide advanced infrastructure for post‑quantum cryptography research, quantum random number generation and cybersecurity education. The article maps key institutions such as the Cyber Security Bureau of the Ministry of Defence, the State Security Service and the LEPL Operative-Technical Agency of Georgia as natural stakeholders in a future quantum security roadmap. It then outlines a phased roadmap over a 1–2, 3–5 and 5–10 year horizon, detailing how bottom‑up initiatives can be aligned with national security, defence and critical infrastructure priorities in order to address quantum‑enabled threats and exploit quantum‑related opportunities. The central claim is that a national quantum security strategy for Georgia is both necessary and feasible today, provided that existing assets are leveraged strategically and coordinated across the national security community.
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