What Is the Quantum Security Crisis?
Quantum computers, with their exponential computing power, can break traditional encryption algorithms in minutes that would take classical machines millennia. This poses a serious threat to everything from online banking to national security data. The race is on to implement quantum-resistant systems before it's too late.
Current Encryption at Risk
- RSA - Public-key cryptography will be obsolete
- AES - Symmetric key algorithms remain viable for now
- TLS - Secure communications protocols will need quantum upgrades
Solutions in Development
- Post-Quantum Cryptography - NIST standards finalizing algorithms
- Quantum Key Distribution - Physically unhackable communication
- Hybrid Systems - Combining classical & quantum-proof methods
How Quantum Computing Breaks RSA
Quantum computers use Shor's algorithm to factor large prime numbers - the foundation of RSA encryption - in polynomial time. This fundamentally breaks the mathematical difficulty that makes RSA secure.
RSA Break Time
Join the Quantum Security Movement
Organizations must begin transitioning to quantum-resistant systems now. This article by our cybersecurity team offers practical steps for organizations of all sizes.