Why Quantum Computing Poses a Data Security Threat to Society

Five steps to help you prepare for post-quantum cryptography

Cryptographic algorithms are used to digitally encode messages and data. The “trusted internet” relies on these algorithms, and the digital economy in turn depends on this trust. However, the introduction of quantum computers can potentially render some of these algorithms unsafe, which will have a tremendous impact on data security and privacy. We have defined five steps that will help prepare your organisation for the age of quantum computing.

Understanding current and future threats to public-key cryptography

So far, cryptographic algorithms have in general been immune to attacks by even the fastest computers. However, within the next 10 years, cybercriminals and nation-state actors with access to quantum computing capabilities may be able to crack public-key cryptography algorithms. And even now, when quantum computers are not yet available, advanced attackers might already be collecting and storing stolen encrypted data and related communications, which they could decrypt when quantum computers become available.

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