A report indicates that quantum computers capable of breaking conventional asymmetric cryptography are 5 to 10 years away. Security professionals are urged to proactively prepare for this shift by implementing quantum-resistant security technologies. These include post-quantum key exchange systems, digital signatures, and cryptoagility protocols. The report emphasizes that quantum computing will significantly impact various security measures, including data encryption, authentication, and key management. Experts recommend conducting risk assessments focused on sensitive personally identifiable information (PII) to identify vulnerabilities and implement quantum resilient strategies early on.
It is estimated that commercial availability of quantum computers capable of compromising conventional asymmetric cryptography is five to 10 years away.
Quantum computing will affect all types of security, including authentication, data encryption and digital signatures, certificate and key management.
A risk assessment focused on cryptographic usage within an application should be a priority for any organization working with sensitive personally identifiable information (PII).
The promise of quantum computing to decrypt harvested data may become a reality, justifiable only for the most valuable and targeted data.
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