CISA offers security insights on preparing critical functions for post-quantum cryptography

A new “Insights” posting by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency discusses “potential impacts from quantum computing to National Critical Functions” and how that relates to securing systems CISA has identified as top priorities for cybersecurity efforts.

“Nation-states and private companies are actively pursuing the capabilities of quantum computers. Quantum computing opens up exciting new possibilities; however, the consequences of this new technology include threats to the current cryptographic standards,” CISA said in the Wednesday posting.

“This CISA Insight...