Bridging the Skills Gaps in Security Printing

The global security print landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, and, in its wake, there are two extremes of skills shortage.

On one side, there is an urgent demand for quantum engineers – specialists who can develop the next generation of cryptographic defences against future cyber threats.

On the other, the security printing industry, which remains vital for authenticating documents and preventing fraud, is witnessing a steady decline in skilled professionals.

This dual concern presents a challenge: how to prepare for the future without losing the expertise that has safeguarded identities and secure documents for many years.

The quantum skills shortage 

Quantum computing is no longer an abstract field confined to academic laboratories. With governments and corporations investing heavily in the race for quantum (and AI) supremacy, the technology promises to revolutionise industries from finance to pharmaceuticals.

However, this momentum is being held back by a severe shortage of qualified professionals.