{"id":6698,"date":"2025-06-23T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T13:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyberassurancenow.com\/?p=6698"},"modified":"2025-06-23T16:33:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T21:33:38","slug":"post-quantum-cryptography-where-to-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyberassurancenow.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/23\/post-quantum-cryptography-where-to-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-Quantum Cryptography: Where to Start?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]While the first quantum computers capable of cracking asymmetric encryption are not expected for another 10 years, organizations should start preparing now for the \u201cpost-quantum cryptography\u201d world.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

What is Quantum Computing?<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text css=””]Quantum computing uses quantum mechanics to process data. While \u201cclassic computers\u201d use binary bits that can only be a 0 or a 1, quantum computers use \u201cqubits\u201d, which can be a 0 or a 1 simultaneously, allowing the computer to investigate multiple solutions at the same time. It is this exponential increase in processing power that will crack current asymmetric cryptography algorithms in seconds.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Who Will Quantum Computing Impact?<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Everyone and everything that uses asymmetric encryption to secure information in transit, in use, and at rest \u2013 VPN connections, secure email, financial transactions, etc. New cryptography methods need to be identified, standardized, and implemented to protect secure communications.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

What is Post-Quantum Cryptography?<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Post-Quantum Cryptography will ensure secure communications stay secure by providing an encryption algorithm invulnerable to either a classic- or quantum-computer attack.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

\u201cHarvest Now, Decrypt Later\u201d<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Even though quantum computers are not a threat today, your data is already in its crosshairs. Malicious actors are downloading encrypted data and patiently waiting for quantum\u2019s ability to crack it. Data is being warehoused now in anticipation of hitting the lottery in a few years.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

What to Do Now?<\/h4>\n

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