BLUF

The accelerated shift to post-quantum encryption highlights growing urgency for governments and industry to prepare early. Planning and independent verification will be vital as future cryptographic threats evolve. Microsoft targets full post-quantum migration by 2033.

Learning Outcomes

  • Technological Literacy: Builds understanding of post-quantum cryptography and its implications for cybersecurity planning.
  • Strategic Awareness: Highlights how timelines from major technology firms influence government readiness and resilience strategies.
  • Cyber Readiness: Reinforces the importance of flexibility, transparency, and verification in long-term encryption transitions.

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