Quantum Threat Is Real: Act Now With Post Quantum Cryptography
Cyber Defense Magazine, Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Cybersecurity has always had to keep pace with the evolution of cyberattacks. These attacks started gaining prominence in the late 80s, in line with the spread of internet access. Initially, viruses, worms and different types of malware were configured to target laptops and desktops.
These attacks over time evolved into SQL injection, web-based and social engineering attacks. DDoS attacks followed, and so did Zero Day attacks. Cybersecurity evolved accordingly. Today, the emergence of AI has led to the development of next-gen security platforms. These platforms include Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), XDR and more.
The idea behind cybersecurity is to stay one step ahead of evolving cyberattacks. As the era of quantum computing dawns, it is necessary to be prepared. The Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act was passed in 2022. The focus of this Act is on federal agencies and asking them to prepare against quantum computing attacks. But it makes sense for businesses to be ready as well. 48% of organizations don't have security readiness to address quantum computing threats.