France to End Certification of Non-Quantum Safe Products by 2027
- France’s cybersecurity agency, ANSSI, will stop certifying security products without quantum-safe encryption starting in 2027.
- The move is driven by concerns that future quantum computers could decrypt data encrypted today.
- Google plans to transition its systems to post-quantum cryptography by the year after next.
- Approximately 7 million Bitcoin could be at risk if a quantum computer arrives as early as the end of this decade.
- The Ethereum Foundation has prioritized quantum resistance, forming a dedicated team earlier this year.
France’s decision highlights the growing urgency for quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions across various sectors, including government and blockchain networks like Ethereum and Bitcoin. This shift reflects broader industry efforts to prepare for potential threats posed by future quantum computing capabilities.
With ANSSI’s new policy set for implementation in four years, companies are advised to transition to quantum-safe products by the end of this decade to safeguard against emerging risks from advancing technology. Source
