Security · 2h ago
Microsoft Moves Up Post-Quantum Crypto Deadline to 2029
Microsoft is accelerating its shift to post-quantum cryptography, now targeting 2029 instead of a later date. Azure CTO Mark Russinovich cited rapid quantum advances as the reason for the expedited timeline. The move aims to replace current encryption before quantum computers can break it.
Meridian48 take
Microsoft's accelerated timeline signals that quantum threats are closer than many assume, but the real test will be whether the industry can follow suit at scale.
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