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France to Stop Certifying Non-Quantum-Safe Encryption by 2027
France's cybersecurity agency ANSSI will stop certifying security products without quantum-resistant encryption from 2027, forcing government and critical infrastructure to upgrade. Businesses should buy only quantum-safe products by 2030, according to ANSSI chief of staff Samih Souissi. The policy effectively phases out older encryption for French agencies and critical operators.
Meridian48 take
This is a concrete regulatory deadline that could accelerate global adoption of post-quantum cryptography, but the 2030 target may be ambitious given current migration challenges.
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