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G7 Urges Financial Sector to Adopt Quantum-Resistant Security

1/16/2026

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The G7 Cyber Expert Group released a nonbinding roadmap urging financial institutions to adopt post-quantum cryptography to defend against future quantum attacks.
The roadmap lays out a phased plan with risk assessment, inventory, and gradual migration to quantum-resistant algorithms, targeting completion by 2035.
Critical systems should migrate by 2030–2032 to mitigate risks.
The document emphasizes flexibility, cross-jurisdiction collaboration, and engagement with technology providers to strengthen financial resilience against quantum threats.

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The G7 Cyber Expert Group released a nonbinding roadmap urging financial institutions to adopt post-quantum cryptography to defend against future quantum attacks.
The roadmap lays out a phased plan with risk assessment, inventory, and gradual migration to quantum-resistant algorithms, targeting completion by 2035.
Critical systems should migrate by 2030–2032 to mitigate risks.
The document emphasizes flexibility, cross-jurisdiction collaboration, and engagement with technology providers to strengthen financial resilience against quantum threats.