Why Post-Quantum Cryptography Matters Now
Veeam, Thursday, June 18th, 2026
Post-quantum cryptography protects long-lived backup data from 'harvest now, decrypt later' attacks.
Written by Field CTOs Derran Guinan and Edwin Weijdema, this article argues that quantum readiness is about protecting long-lived backup data from adversaries using a 'harvest now, decrypt later' strategy rather than preparing for imminent quantum attacks.
It explains that symmetric encryption at rest remains secure while public key cryptography used for data transport is most vulnerable, and notes that NIST finalized its first post-quantum standards in 2024. The piece details how Veeam Backup & Replication 13.1 introduces hybrid post-quantum cryptography on key transport paths while maintaining FIPS compliance.