Quantum computers threaten to compromise current asymmetric public key cryptography, prompting concerns about a future 'Q-day'. A study indicates that while 70% of organizations are investigating quantum-safe measures, only 15% are 'quantum-safe champions' with strong governance and execution. Alarmingly, 30% of organizations underestimate the quantum threat, increasing their risk of data breaches. The urgency for adoption would sharply rise should a quantum computing breakthrough occur, reflecting the industry's cautious stance on investing in unseen threats. Successful early adopters are piloting solutions but lack comprehensive transition plans.
"People don't believe it will happen until it happens. The first public attack breaking encryption will trigger urgency," said Julio Padilha, CISO of Volkswagen & Audi, South America.
"Until then, it's hard to justify investment in something we can't yet see."
"The hardest part is getting aligned on timelines and the whole ecosystem to agree on making sure the available solutions are secure against known threats and resilient against future code breaking," said Michele Mosca, CEO of evolutionQ.
Capgemini said quantum-safe champions combine cryptographic inventory management, supply chain engagement, and hardware readiness to accelerate their transition.
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