New Delhi: Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and Dr. Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary, today (June 25, 2024) attended the 23rd Foundation Day of the Society for Electronic Transactions and Security (SETS) in Chennai. Prof. Sood also inaugurated the Quantum Security Research Lab on the occasion.
The lab was inaugurated by Prof Sood during the 23rd Foundation Day of SETS in Chennai. The function was jointly performed by the Director General of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (MeitY), Dr Sanjay Bahl, and the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof Ajay Kumar Sood. The research lab will strengthen the country’s cybersecurity and provide impetus to the field of quantum information science in India. The lab is expected to develop innovative solutions to some of the pressing cybersecurity challenges faced by the country today. The focus areas of the lab will include post-quantum cryptography, key distillation engine for quantum key distribution, and the development of a quantum random number generator.
The lab’s inauguration is a significant step forward in India’s efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity posture. It is expected to create new opportunities for research and innovation in the field of quantum information science and also stimulate economic growth. The development of the lab will also help in improving the security of critical infrastructure and enhancing the overall digital security of the country.