Regulator and Industry Perspectives on the Current Plan for PQC Transition

Summary

Within the next decade, quantum computers pose a significant threat to current encryption methods, jeopardizing digital security globally. To address this, the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology commissioned a study to assess the readiness of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) organizations for migrating to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The research found that while half of the surveyed organizations acknowledge the quantum threat, PQC migration is often not a high priority, hindered by uncertain timelines, skills shortages, and complex legacy systems, highlighting the crucial need for government and regulatory support.

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