by Ginna Raahauge, via Information Age
- As Q-Day (Quantum Day) approaches, the focus should stay on clearly defined use cases, not problems classical computing already solves well.
- Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is the most essential immediate action.
- CTOs should also be starting their cryptographic audit, defining their quantum use case and making crypto-agility a design requirement in their organisation.
"Google's recent shift of its Q-Day timelines to 2029 is a signal, not a surprise. For UK CTOs who have been watching this space, it confirms what the most forward-thinking organisations already know; the quantum transition is a strategic imperative rather than a theoretical exercise."
"With the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) leading the way on global quantum standards and a recent £2bn commitment to invest in quantum technologies, the UK is intent on competing early. But government alone cannot set the pace. The window for industry to act with intentionality and purpose is open right now, before quantum's arrival forces the issue."