The Quantum Countdown

Quantum computing will profoundly affect the foundations of modern cryptography. Given the rapid advancements in the field, organizations should act now to ensure their security infrastructures remain robust today and quantum-resilient tomorrow.

Sensitive data is routinely collected by state-linked hacker groups associated with the China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The use of Chinese telecom equipment in critical network infrastructure adds additional risk, as backdoors or legal obligations could enable mass interception of communications. Snowden’s 2013 disclosures showed that also Western intelligence agencies have long conducted large-scale global communications harvesting, including encrypted traffic.