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My blog PostQuantum.com just went over 1M unique visitors in 30 days. 37K in the last day.

The message is clear: Quantum security is no longer niche - and people are trying to cut through the hype, confusion, and pseudo-expert noise.

If you need well-researched, cited guidance: https://postquantum.com

#QuantumSecurity #PQC #PostQuantum #QuantumReadiness

A single day with 4 breakthrough quantum tech developments - each with the potential to accelerate the arrival of Q-Day.

That’s exactly what happened on Sept 24–25.
I break it all down in the first issue of The Quantum Observer: https://quantumobserver.com/p/quantums-wild-week

#QuantumComputing #PQC #QDay #PostQuantum #QuantumReadiness #QuantumResilience

The debate on “when will quantum break encryption” has extremes: some claim it’s imminent, others say it’s decades away. The truth is likely in the middle. This analysis cuts through hype: Q-Day isn’t tomorrow, but it’s no longer on a distant horizon either. 2030 now looks like a real possibility (the author even moved their prediction up from 2032). The takeaway: prepare now, don’t panic later. #QuantumReadiness https://postquantum.com/post-quantum/q-day-y2q-rsa-broken-2030/

Step 1 for #QuantumReadiness: inventory ALL your cryptography. Sounds simple, but in practice it’s a massive undertaking. This article makes it clear: cryptography is deeply embedded and often hidden in hardware, firmware, software layers. Identifying every algorithm, library, and key in use is hard – but it’s mandatory to know where you’re vulnerable to quantum. Many orgs are shocked at how many places crypto lurks once they look. #PQC https://postquantum.com/post-quantum/quantum-cryptographic-inventory/

Is there evidence of HNDL happening? It’s likely but classified. The concept is well-known in intel circles. The article suggests that even though specific cases aren’t public (for obvious reasons), it’s prudent to assume that eavesdroppers are stockpiling encrypted traffic. So, organizations should prioritize encrypting data with algorithms that won’t be toast on Q-Day. If you have data that needs to stay secret into the 2030s, act now to protect it. #QuantumReadiness https://postquantum.com/post-quantum/harvest-now-decrypt-later-hndl/

Upgrading to quantum-safe encryption will be the biggest digital overhaul in history – bigger than Y2K – because every device and system using crypto must be discovered and upgraded. From servers to that smart thermostat in HQ, nothing is exempt. If you haven’t started your #PQC migration, you’re already late. This is the Mount Everest of IT projects. #QuantumReadiness https://postquantum.com/post-quantum/quantum-readiness-pqc-migration/

Canada’s PQC roadmap means business: by 2026 every federal agency must inventory its crypto use and designate a lead for the transition. Annual progress reports will be mandated, backed by Treasury Board policy. Essentially, they’re baking #QuantumReadiness accountability into government operations – no more “we’ll deal with it later.” #PQC https://postquantum.com/industry-news/canada-pqc-roadmap/

The clock is ticking on current encryption. Experts estimate we may be ~5 years away from quantum machines that threaten common cryptography  – and maybe ~2030 for the “Q-Day” when quantum code-breaking becomes reality. Whether it’s 5 or 15 years, organizations must start migrating to quantum-resistant defenses now. #QuantumReadiness #QuantumComputing https://postquantum.com/post-quantum/quantum-threat-executives-board/

Don’t rely on manual, interview-based cryptographic inventories – they’re usually incomplete and give a false sense of security. Many orgs start by sending spreadsheets for teams to list crypto usage; it feels like progress but often misses hidden crypto in code, libraries, and hardware. Do use automated discovery tools and scanning to build a real inventory (a CBOM). This article argues that a half-baked inventory is dangerous. #QuantumReadiness https://postquantum.com/post-quantum/manual-cryptographic-inventories/

Performance and implementation challenges are real: e.g., one NIST PQC algorithm’s signatures might be tens of kilobytes (vs a few bytes for RSA), which can bloat communications and overload memory-constrained devices. Imagine updating millions of IoT gadgets with that. The article also mentions regulatory and compliance hurdles. The bottom line: transitioning to quantum-safe crypto is a heavy lift technically and operationally. #QuantumReadiness https://postquantum.com/post-quantum/post-quantum-pqc-challenges/

CISOs: what if preparing for tomorrow’s quantum threats could help you solve today’s security problems and get a bigger budget? It can. Framing #QuantumReadiness as urgent (e.g. “harvest now, decrypt later” risks) gets boards’ attention  – which can unlock funding for overdue fixes like upgrading crypto, inventorying assets, and patching vulnerabilities. #PQC https://postquantum.com/post-quantum/quantum-ciso-budget/

Upgrading to quantum-safe encryption will be the biggest digital overhaul in history – bigger than Y2K – because every device and system using crypto must be discovered and upgraded. From servers to that smart thermostat in HQ, nothing is exempt. If you haven’t started your #PQC migration, you’re already late. This is the Mount Everest of IT projects. #QuantumReadiness https://postquantum.com/post-quantum/quantum-readiness-pqc-migration/

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) just issued a global wake-up call to banks: “the time to act is now” on quantum security. They warn that attackers can harvest data now, decrypt later, so the financial system must upgrade to #PQC well before quantum computers arrive. #QuantumReadiness #QuantumSecurity https://postquantum.com/industry-news/bis-quantum-roadmap-banking/

Why do we suddenly need CBOMs? Because you can’t swap in quantum-safe algorithms if you don’t know what you have. Governments (like the US via OMB memo) are now mandating agencies to inventory their cryptography. CBOMs make that practical by formalizing the process. This article explains how CBOMs integrate with SBOMs and how they’re generated. Short answer: you either build them with scanning tools or you risk flying blind into the quantum era. #QuantumReadiness https://postquantum.com/post-quantum/cryptographic-bill-of-materials-cbom/

Quantum tech needs unicorn talent – people who grok physics and CS and engineering (and even business). But universities traditionally silo those skills. The result? A severe talent gap across the board  . Even the White House called the quantum workforce shortage a “national security vulnerability”. The push is on for new interdisciplinary quantum degree programs and industry partnerships to train up the next generation. #QuantumReadiness https://postquantum.com/quantum-commercialization/quantum-workforce-talent/

The big picture: telecom execs need to see PQC migration as a strategic resilience initiative, not just a tech upgrade. It will touch everything – standards, supply chain, devices, cloud, edge. Coordination is key: operators have to push vendors for updates, work with governments on standards, and possibly accept some risk until 6G includes quantum-safe by default. #QuantumReadiness https://postquantum.com/post-quantum/telecom-pqc-challenges/

You can’t secure what you can’t see. Thankfully, a growing ecosystem of tools (from IBM’s CBOM framework to startups like SandboxAQ’s scanners) can map out all your organization’s cryptography. This article surveys leading cryptographic inventory solutions – static code analyzers, network sniffers, host scanners, etc. – that together build a full picture of where and how encryption is used. For true #QuantumReadiness, these tools are your new best friends. https://postquantum.com/post-quantum/cryptographic-inventory-vendors/

CISOs: what if preparing for tomorrow’s quantum threats could help you solve today’s security problems and get a bigger budget? It can. Framing #QuantumReadiness as urgent (e.g. “harvest now, decrypt later” risks) gets boards’ attention  – which can unlock funding for overdue fixes like upgrading crypto, inventorying assets, and patching vulnerabilities. #PQC https://postquantum.com/post-quantum/quantum-ciso-budget/

Key BIS advice for banks: start your quantum-safe transition NOW. That means inventorying all your crypto (#CBOM), assigning a lead exec for quantum readiness, and realizing this isn’t a “just swap algorithms” upgrade. Migrating to #PQC will be a painstaking overhaul, more complex than any past crypto upgrade. #QuantumReadiness https://postquantum.com/industry-news/bis-quantum-roadmap-banking/

The clock is ticking on current encryption. Experts estimate we may be ~5 years away from quantum machines that threaten common cryptography. Whether it’s 5 or 15 years, organizations must start migrating to quantum-resistant defenses now. #QuantumReadiness #QuantumComputing https://postquantum.com/post-quantum/quantum-threat-executives-board/

Europe has invested €11+ billion in quantum R&D in recent years, yet it’s lagged in patents and scale-ups. The Quantum Europe Strategy tackles that by coordinating efforts under a planned 2026 “Quantum Act” and extending the EuroHPC program to quantum. The EU is uniting fragmented national projects to avoid missing the quantum boat. #QuantumReadiness https://postquantum.com/industry-news/quantum-europe-strategy/

You can’t secure what you can’t see. Thankfully, a growing ecosystem of tools can map out all your organization’s cryptography. This article surveys leading cryptographic inventory solutions – static code analyzers, network sniffers, host scanners, etc. – that together build a full picture of where and how encryption is used. For true #QuantumReadiness, these tools are your new best friends. #CryptoAgility https://postquantum.com/post-quantum/cryptographic-inventory-vendors/

The debate on “when will quantum break encryption” has extremes: some claim it’s imminent, others say it’s decades away. The truth is likely in the middle. This analysis cuts through hype: Q-Day isn’t tomorrow, but it’s no longer on a distant horizon either. 2030 now looks like a real possibility (the author even moved their prediction up from 2032). The takeaway: prepare now, don’t panic later. #QuantumReadiness https://postquantum.com/post-quantum/q-day-y2q-rsa-broken-2030/

I recently left my Big 4 Partner role to start Applied Quantum—the first consulting firm 100% dedicated to quantum - strategy, security, investment insights, and implementation. I wrote about this journey and why I believe organizations need real, actionable guidance on quantum, not just slide decks and buzzwords.

#QuantumComputing #QuantumSecurity #PostQuantumCryptography #PQC #QuantumReadiness #Cybersecurity #Quantum #QuantumResistance

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