The Next Era of Encryption Is Coming. Are You Ready?
RSA and ECC weren't built for quantum computers, and Harvest Now, Decrypt Later makes the risk real today. Where post-quantum readiness begins.
The next era of encryption is on its way. Is your organization ready?
Common encryption mechanisms like RSA and ECC were designed to contend with classical computers. In the future, a sufficiently powerful quantum computer could undermine their resilience. Therefore, organizations are already preparing for the transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography.
However, the risk doesn't only begin in the future.
In a scenario known as 'Harvest Now, Decrypt Later,' attackers can collect encrypted information today and store it until it becomes possible to decipher. For sensitive data such as medical records, financial information, intellectual property, or customer data that needs to remain confidential for years, this represents a significant risk that should be considered today.
Starting Your Quantum Readiness Journey
Quantum Readiness begins with visibility:
- Wiz maps cryptography usage across cloud environments, from code to runtime, helping to prioritize risks based on exposure, data sensitivity, and attack paths.
- Palo Alto Networks completes the picture at the network level: identifying and controlling PQC traffic, protecting with Post-Quantum VPNs, and supporting a gradual transition to post-quantum encryption even for legacy systems.
Quantum Readiness isn't about the immediate replacement of all encryption mechanisms. It starts with understanding what exists today, where the risks lie, and what needs to be prioritized on the path to a world of Post-Quantum Cryptography.
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