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Why do I need Post Quantum Cryptography now?

Data is already at risk. In many environments, it will take up to a decade to migrate to post quantum cryptography. At an absolute minimum, data must be secured with PQC prior to a quantum computer being able to decrypt it. Any data using today’s encryption that is stolen prior to the migration could be decrypted once the quantum computer is available.

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What is Post Quantum Cryptography?

Q: What is Post Quantum Cryptography?

Cryptography that is implemented using algorithms that are thought safe from future quantum attack. Today’s asymmetric algorithms underpinning most internet transactions are at risk and need to be replaced with PQC algorithms, however while they are better than what is in place not even these PQC algorithms are proven secure.

Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) is a leap towards securing digital communications against the potential threat posed by quantum computers. Unlike classical cryptography algorithms, which may succumb to quantum attacks, PQC algorithms aim to withstand these challenges. While PQC offers a stronger line of defense compared to current standards, it’s crucial to acknowledge that they aren’t certified as entirely secure, marking the beginning rather than the end of our journey towards quantum-resistant cryptography.

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