Quantum Threat Looms as Cryptographic Readiness Lags
Event summary
- 54% of U.S. cybersecurity practitioners expect a quantum computer capable of breaking RSA and ECC encryption within five years.
- Only 40% of U.S. organizations are preparing for post-quantum cryptography (PQC), down from 41% last year.
- 68% of respondents say managing cryptographic assets is extremely or very difficult.
- Public trust certificate validity windows will shrink to 47 days by 2029, requiring faster renewal cycles and automation.
The big picture
The report highlights a widening gap between the urgency of the quantum threat and organizational readiness. As quantum timelines accelerate and certificate validity windows shrink, enterprises face significant risks if they fail to modernize their cryptographic environments. The strategic shift towards post-quantum cryptography is critical for maintaining digital trust and securing sensitive data against future threats.
What we're watching
- Quantum Timelines
- The pace at which organizations can adapt their infrastructure to withstand quantum threats will determine their resilience.
- Cryptographic Visibility
- How enterprises improve visibility into their cryptographic assets will dictate their ability to transition to quantum-safe algorithms.
- Regulatory Compliance
- Whether organizations can meet aggressive timelines set by NIST and NSA for deprecating RSA and ECC encryption by 2030.
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