: Uses error-correcting codes to create security.
This is a hardware-based leap that uses the laws of physics—specifically quantum mechanics—to secure data. Do We Need Quantum Leaps in Security?
The current security infrastructure relies on mathematical problems (like RSA and ECC) that are easy for classical computers to solve but would be trivial for a sufficiently powerful quantum computer using . This creates a "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" threat, where adversaries steal encrypted data today to unlock it once quantum technology matures. 1. Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) : Uses error-correcting codes to create security
: This is a "leap" in agility; organizations must move toward crypto-agility , allowing them to swap out compromised algorithms without rebuilding entire systems. 2. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) This creates a "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" threat,
Security is rarely just a technical problem. A "quantum leap" is also required in how we manage data lifecycle:
: Moving away from "perimeter" security to a model where no user or device is trusted by default, regardless of their location.