The rise of quantum computing offers exciting opportunities but also imminent threats to the integrity of systems. Most recognize the importance of encrypting systems a soon as possible for this change and are focusing on the strategies, technologies, and workforce to support cryptographic agility. However, there remain significant challenges in this journey to quantum safety.
PQC standards and best practices are still being defined and more than half of respondents cite an absence of formal guidance and strategic frameworks as a key challenge to making the PQC transition.
Respondents identified legacy systems as a significant barrier to cryptographic readiness, with older technologies often incompatible with new standards, making upgrades complex and resource intensive.
Identified as the top capability in the PQC transition, vulnerability management is crucial for pinpointing and addressing weaknesses in cryptographic systems.