France to Stop Certifying Non-Quantum-Safe Security Products from 2027
France's cybersecurity agency ANSSI announced it will stop certifying security products that lack quantum-safe encryption from 2027, advising companies to buy only quantum-safe products by 2030. The decision, which affects government agencies and critical infrastructure, reflects growing concerns about quantum computers breaking current encryption. Security experts warn of 'harvest now, decrypt later' attacks where encrypted data is collected today for future decryption. The move comes as the crypto industry debates quantum preparedness. Ethereum formed a post-quantum security team, and Stellar Development Foundation unveiled a migration roadmap. While Google targets 2029 for transitioning to post-quantum cryptography, quantum security firm Project Eleven estimates a quantum computer capable of breaking encryption could arrive by 2030, potentially endangering 7 million Bitcoin. Industry leaders caution against panic, noting that the timeline for migration is becoming more certain.
Key facts
- France's ANSSI to stop certifying non-quantum-safe products from 2027.
- Companies advised to buy only quantum-safe products by 2030.
- Quantum computer capable of breaking encryption could arrive by 2030, threatening 7M Bitcoin.
- Ethereum and Stellar are preparing for post-quantum cryptography migration.