Are You Ready? A Look at Post Quantum Cryptography‚ Readiness and Pitfalls (Q02a)
No longer a distant threat, quantum computing is reshaping the cryptographic landscape today. There are already post-quantum cryptographic standards published by NIST, and the the speakers government is mandating transitions through initiatives such as CNSA 2.0. Organizations face mounting pressures to plan and implement PQC within existing security architectures. The question is: How ready are we, really? This talk explores the readiness for, and pitfalls of, adopting PQC in the face of evolving standards and regulatory mandates. Companies need to review the pros and cons of early adoption versus taking a more measured approach. Considerations include crypto-agility, integration with existing FIPS 140-3 modules, and compliance with CSNA 2.0 and associated timelines. Broader implications to bear in mind are performance impact, backward compatibility, algorithm maturity, and certification complexity.