The race to secure our digital future is on! With the release of the initial public draft of NIST IR 8547, Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards, we are entering a new era in cybersecurity. Quantum computers, when fully developed, will have the power to break traditional cryptographic algorithms, putting today’s secure data at risk. NIST’s proactive approach introduces three new post-quantum cryptographic standards designed to protect against these emerging threats.
🔑 The transition to PQC is complex and may take years, but it’s essential to prevent adversaries from using the “harvest now, decrypt later” strategy. This draft underscores the need for collaboration across sectors and highlights the significant efforts required to update our cryptographic systems.
Now is the time for organizations to start planning and stay ahead of quantum threats. Let’s safeguard our future together!
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Transition to Post-QuantumCryptography Standards
This publication is available free of charge from: doi.org/10.6028/NIST.IR.8547.ipd
