Quantum Computing Threat: NIST PQC standards are here… how can you keep ahead?

Abstract

It’s no secret that quantum computers pose a significant threat to information security. That can sound daunting, but it needn’t be – there are steps you can take now to protect your organization in the long-term. 

Both the NCSC (the UK National Cyber Security Centre) and the NSA (the US National Security Agency) agree that the best mitigation against this threat is post-quantum cryptography. 

In fact, the NIST (the US National Institute of Standards and Technology) Post-Quantum Cryptography Standardization Project has now announced the first official standards, all of which Team PQShield contributed to.

In this white paper, experts from PQShield break down everything you need to know (and, crucially, do) to prepare for the new standards and protect your organization from the quantum threat – from ensuring cryptographic agility to establishing a clear roadmap for a smooth and secure transition.