Security News > 2022 > February > Tips to mitigate public-key cryptography risk in a quantum computing world

Quantum computing is poised to transform the industry over the next decade.

As this technology advances over the next decade, quantum computing is expected to expose vulnerabilities in public-key cryptography encryption algorithms within seconds.

According to DHS, its roadmap will "Help organizations protect their data and systems and to reduce risks related to the advancement of quantum computing technology."

While it's true that quantum computing isn't expected to reach its full potential for a decade or so, it's important that organizations prepare a post-quantum cybersecurity strategy now - especially auditing systems to identify "Quantum vulnerable" systems / processes as such audits take some time to complete.

If quantum computing will provide unprecedented speed and power to computing, then it is likely it will also bring cybersecurity risks and challenges.

Only then will they be able to leverage the transformative power of quantum computing without impacting their security risk posture.

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