With current technology, we estimate it would take a few quadrillion years to crack 2048-bit encryption. A capable quantum computer could do it in months—or even hours.
There’s no set timeline for when a stable quantum computer capable of cracking current encryption algorithms will be realized, but quantum readiness takes time, planning, and resources to implement. The process to inventory your organization’s use of cryptography across the enterprise, create post-quantum roadmaps for each use case, and execute the transition will span many years for most organizations. Meanwhile, the pace of quantum innovation and timelines for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) adoption are accelerating.
Weathering the transition to a quantum-safe posture will require your organization to adapt and scale the way you manage digital certificates. At the same time, you’ll need to migrate your cryptography to approved post-quantum algorithms. It is essential that your organization immediately develops the ability to continuously discover and manage certificates at-scale.
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