How To Prepare For Post-Quantum Computing Security
Search Security, Friday, September 20th, 2024
One of the biggest fears about quantum computing is its ability to easily break current encryption algorithms. Learn why and how to start making quantum security preparations.
Quantum computers are projected to break many of the cryptographic standards that have adequately protected data for decades -- a scary thought for security professionals and organizations alike.
While companies don't need to hit the panic button over quantum quite yet -- it will likely be five to 10 years before the technology is ready -- that doesn't mean they can ignore it.
President Joe Biden signed two quantum computing presidential directives in 2022, signaling it was time to figure out how to handle the emerging technology. The directives called for the creation of quantum-resistant cryptographic standards -- a task NIST revealed results for in 2024 after more than half a decade of effort -- and the preparation for federal agencies to adopt these future standards.