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Preparing For The Post-Quantum Era: A CIO's Guide To Securing The Future Of Encryption

Cyberscoop, Friday, May 16th, 2025

Here's why CIOs must lead post-quantum cryptography adoption in 2025 to secure digital assets and future-proof organizations.

Quantum computing is on the verge of revolutionizing the technology landscape, much like AI did in 2024. By the end of 2025, quantum computing will emerge as a defining force, ushering in a new era filled with both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges in securing digital assets.

While state-of-the-art quantum computers aren't yet capable of threatening cryptographic systems, predictions suggest the quantum computing threat could become a reality by the early 2030s. This timeline, paired with the steady advancements in this technology over the past few years, signals a rapidly approaching disruption on a global scale and a warning call that any business leader should heed.

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