Protect Your Bottom Line: NIST’s New Crypto Standard is a Must-Have
Protect Your Bottom Line: NIST’s New Crypto Standard is a Must-Have
The Dawn of a New Era in Cybersecurity
In a groundbreaking move that heralds a new era of cybersecurity, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has officially formalised the world’s first post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards. This landmark achievement is a critical step in safeguarding our digital world from the potential threats posed by future quantum computers.
The Looming Threat of Quantum Computers
While quantum computers are still in their infancy, their potential to revolutionise computing is undeniable. However, this same power also poses a grave threat to our current encryption methods. Quantum computers have the theoretical ability to break many cryptographic algorithms that underpin our digital infrastructure, including those used to secure online banking, digital signatures, and sensitive communications.
