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UK Mandates Shift to Post-Quantum Cryptography by 2035

3/20/2025

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The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is taking a bold step against the looming threat of quantum computing by mandating a shift to post-quantum cryptography by 2035. With critical milestones set for 2028 and 2031, organizations are urged to evaluate their systems, craft migration strategies, and bolster their cyber defenses to embrace this new era of encryption.

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The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is taking a bold step against the looming threat of quantum computing by mandating a shift to post-quantum cryptography by 2035. With critical milestones set for 2028 and 2031, organizations are urged to evaluate their systems, craft migration strategies, and bolster their cyber defenses to embrace this new era of encryption.