A practical decision checklist:
- How long does our data need to remain secure?
Are we holding information that must remain protected for 5, 10, 15 years or more, such as customer records, healthcare data, financial information, intellectual property or regulated data? - Are we prepared for Q-Day?
Do we understand what happens when quantum computing reaches the point where today's encryption methods become vulnerable, and what that could mean for our business? - Do we know where sensitive data resides?
Can we identify the systems, applications and communications channels carrying our most critical information, both internally and externally? - Are our current security investments future-proof?
Will the encryption technologies and security controls we're deploying today still provide protection against emerging quantum threats? - Which regulations could be affected?
Do compliance requirements in sectors such as healthcare, finance, government or defence mean we need to think about quantum-safe security sooner rather than later? - What is our roadmap for quantum-safe encryption?
Do we have a plan to evaluate and adopt technologies that can protect data against future quantum decryption capabilities? - Are we waiting too long to act?
If quantum computing becomes viable faster than expected, would we be comfortable with the protections we have in place today? - Do we have the right expertise to guide us?
Are we working with partners who understand both the security implications of quantum computing and the practical steps organisations can take now to prepare?
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