France’s ANSSI to Require Quantum-Resistant Encryption by 2027
- ANSSI will cease certifying products lacking quantum-resistant encryption by 2027.
- Businesses are urged to adopt quantum-safe products by the year 2030.
- This decision aligns with the US NSA’s requirement for national security systems to use quantum-resistant algorithms by January 1, 2027.
- Approximately ten percent of Bitcoin’s total supply is considered “structurally unsafe” against potential quantum threats.
- Blockchains like Algorand and Aptos are developing roadmaps towards full quantum readiness.
The move by ANSSI highlights increasing global concerns about the impact of quantum computing on cryptography, especially within critical infrastructure and government sectors. As major players like the NSA and ANSSI set deadlines for adopting post-quantum cryptography, the urgency for compliance grows across industries.
With nearly ten percent of Bitcoin potentially at risk, this shift underscores the importance of transitioning to secure systems before looming technological advancements occur. (Source)
