Quantum Readiness
The Asymmetry in Quantum Threats
AES remaining strong does not make an organisation quantum-ready. Shor’s algorithm breaks the public-key cryptography that sets up AES keys and the signatures that authenticate the other end. Attackers can record encrypted traffic today and decrypt it years from now. Neither complacency nor panic fits; a clear reading of the two risks, paced to the lifetimes of your data and systems, does.
Nov 2026 · 21 min read