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Google Aims for 2029 Shift to Quantum-Resistant Security

3/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Google has set a 2029 deadline to transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to safeguard digital systems from future quantum threats.
The plan includes integrating PQC into Google products, with Android 17 set to support the ML-DSA digital signing algorithm.
The rollout targets security improvements across sectors such as finance and government.
The timeline positions Google to influence industry security practices and push peers toward quantum-resistant measures.

History

Historical Context

In 2016, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) initiated a standardization process for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to counteract potential threats from quantum computing. By 2019, NIST collaborated with over 80 organizations, including Google and IBM, to develop secure algorithms. The urgency of this initiative is underscored by Google's 2029 deadline for PQC integration, aiming to safeguard digital systems against future vulnerabilities.

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Story summary

Google has set a 2029 deadline to transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to safeguard digital systems from future quantum threats.
The plan includes integrating PQC into Google products, with Android 17 set to support the ML-DSA digital signing algorithm.
The rollout targets security improvements across sectors such as finance and government.
The timeline positions Google to influence industry security practices and push peers toward quantum-resistant measures.

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