Awareness and readiness on Quantum Communication Technology among the regulators, industry players and academicians in Malaysia

The Quantum Communication Technology (QCT) industry is growing aggressively at the global level, but the implementation of this technology is not yet clear in Malaysia. This qualitative study reviews the awareness and readiness among regulators, industry players and an academia on development of QCT...

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Main Authors: Shahrul, Nur Sabrina, Mohd Hanefah, Mustafa, Masruki, Rosnia, Yaakub, Nor Asiah, Mohamad, Noorihsan
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spelling my.iium.irep.1134762024-07-29T08:05:53Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/113476/ Awareness and readiness on Quantum Communication Technology among the regulators, industry players and academicians in Malaysia Shahrul, Nur Sabrina Mohd Hanefah, Mustafa Masruki, Rosnia Yaakub, Nor Asiah Mohamad, Noorihsan T10.5 Communication of technical information T173.2 Technological change The Quantum Communication Technology (QCT) industry is growing aggressively at the global level, but the implementation of this technology is not yet clear in Malaysia. This qualitative study reviews the awareness and readiness among regulators, industry players and an academia on development of QCT in Malaysia. This study conducted a focus group discussion involving twelve experts representing regulators, industry players and academicians who have extensive background and knowledge in cybersecurity. This study found that most of the respondents have basic understanding on the QCT and they are also aware on the and QCT development. In this study, respondents demonstrated varying levels of awareness of Quantum Communication Technology (QCT), with 8 out of 12 having prior knowledge. The study emphasizes the need for enhanced education and promotion in Malaysia to foster QCT adoption across sectors. Themes further explore the challenges of QCT implementation, particularly the high cost and evolving cybersecurity landscape. Recommendations include government involvement, cost-benefit analyses, continuous cybersecurity improvement, and top-down support to ensure successful QCT integration, especially in the telecommunications sector, where the high-cost poses challenges. The study underscores the significance of education, government collaboration, and financial support for effective QCT implementation in Malaysia. Global Academic Excellence (M) Sdn Bhd (GAE) 2024-06-23 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/113476/1/113476_Awareness%20and%20readiness%20on%20Quantum%20Communication%20Technology.pdf Shahrul, Nur Sabrina and Mohd Hanefah, Mustafa and Masruki, Rosnia and Yaakub, Nor Asiah and Mohamad, Noorihsan (2024) Awareness and readiness on Quantum Communication Technology among the regulators, industry players and academicians in Malaysia. Journal of Information System and Technology Management, 9 (35). pp. 21-37. E-ISSN 0128-1666 https://jistm.com/current.asm 10.35631/JISTM.935002
institution Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
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topic T10.5 Communication of technical information
T173.2 Technological change
spellingShingle T10.5 Communication of technical information
T173.2 Technological change
Shahrul, Nur Sabrina
Mohd Hanefah, Mustafa
Masruki, Rosnia
Yaakub, Nor Asiah
Mohamad, Noorihsan
Awareness and readiness on Quantum Communication Technology among the regulators, industry players and academicians in Malaysia
description The Quantum Communication Technology (QCT) industry is growing aggressively at the global level, but the implementation of this technology is not yet clear in Malaysia. This qualitative study reviews the awareness and readiness among regulators, industry players and an academia on development of QCT in Malaysia. This study conducted a focus group discussion involving twelve experts representing regulators, industry players and academicians who have extensive background and knowledge in cybersecurity. This study found that most of the respondents have basic understanding on the QCT and they are also aware on the and QCT development. In this study, respondents demonstrated varying levels of awareness of Quantum Communication Technology (QCT), with 8 out of 12 having prior knowledge. The study emphasizes the need for enhanced education and promotion in Malaysia to foster QCT adoption across sectors. Themes further explore the challenges of QCT implementation, particularly the high cost and evolving cybersecurity landscape. Recommendations include government involvement, cost-benefit analyses, continuous cybersecurity improvement, and top-down support to ensure successful QCT integration, especially in the telecommunications sector, where the high-cost poses challenges. The study underscores the significance of education, government collaboration, and financial support for effective QCT implementation in Malaysia.
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author Shahrul, Nur Sabrina
Mohd Hanefah, Mustafa
Masruki, Rosnia
Yaakub, Nor Asiah
Mohamad, Noorihsan
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Mohd Hanefah, Mustafa
Masruki, Rosnia
Yaakub, Nor Asiah
Mohamad, Noorihsan
author_sort Shahrul, Nur Sabrina
title Awareness and readiness on Quantum Communication Technology among the regulators, industry players and academicians in Malaysia
title_short Awareness and readiness on Quantum Communication Technology among the regulators, industry players and academicians in Malaysia
title_full Awareness and readiness on Quantum Communication Technology among the regulators, industry players and academicians in Malaysia
title_fullStr Awareness and readiness on Quantum Communication Technology among the regulators, industry players and academicians in Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Awareness and readiness on Quantum Communication Technology among the regulators, industry players and academicians in Malaysia
title_sort awareness and readiness on quantum communication technology among the regulators, industry players and academicians in malaysia
publisher Global Academic Excellence (M) Sdn Bhd (GAE)
publishDate 2024
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/113476/1/113476_Awareness%20and%20readiness%20on%20Quantum%20Communication%20Technology.pdf
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