8 Essential Considerations For Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration
Security Boulevard, Thursday, August 1st, 2024
The United Nations has proclaimed 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology-and for good reason. Across the globe, the quantum community is making monumental strides toward building stable, commercially viable quantum computers.
As the vision of quantum technology entering mainstream applications solidifies, a palpable tension hangs in the air. Knowing that a large-scale quantum computer could effortlessly break today's cryptographic algorithms like RSA, DSA, ECDH, ECDSA, and EdDSA and expose sensitive, confidential data is a looming nightmare for many CISOs.
The only hope for a secure quantum future lies in Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). PQC algorithms are being developed specifically to withstand quantum attacks, ensuring that data remains secure even with a powerful quantum computer. These algorithms are designed using mathematical problems that are believed to be resistant to quantum computing capabilities. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been at the forefront of this effort, leading a global initiative with the international cryptography community to standardize PQC algorithms.