Actionable Benefits
- Identify the key drivers and obstacles accelerating and impeding the quantum migration within the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card market.
- Weigh up the benefits and drawbacks of various quantum-safe algorithms within embedded systems and SIM cards.
- Optimize internal strategies for the quantum transition and external marketing approaches within SIM cards and the broader connectivity ecosystem.
Research Highlights
- Outline of the challenges and opportunities presented by the burgeoning quantum-safe SIM card market.
- Forecasts of penetration rates for PQC within the SIM card market.
- Overview of the major players within the smart card and wider connectivity ecosystem.
Critical Questions Answered
- Why are SIM cards expected to transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) quicker than other smart card markets and what unique features position them for a faster migration?
- How are SIM card business models expected to evolve and adapt to new demands introduced by PQC?
- How is PQC versus Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and other quantum resilience efforts currently being implemented, and how is this expected to progress?
Who Should Read This?
- Smart card issuers, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) vendors, and PQC service providers who want to understand developments and evolving market trends regarding the quantum readiness of SIM cards.
- Chip vendors and semiconductor manufacturers seeking to maximize their profits within this segment throughout the migratory process.
- C-Level executives and security strategists across the connectivity sphere (including Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), automotives manufacturers, and Internet of Things (IoT) device providers) who wish to upgrade their security processes and understand the benefits and challenges associated with migrating to PQC.
- Innovation leaders in the SIM and connectivity verticals who need to understand how to adapt their business models and commercial strategy to accommodate new and emerging security priorities.
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