In the April 2021 report published by NIST, Getting Ready for Post-Quantum Cryptography the standards body outlines the challenges associated with adopting and using PQC algorithms after the standardization process is complete – which is currently on pace for selection by the 2022-24 time frame. NIST warns another 5-15 more years will be needed after the publication of the cryptographic standards before a full transition is completed.
This timing is problematic on three fronts:
- A quantum computer may be available before then.
- There is no guarantee that the cryptographic standards selected will not be broken by adversaries or vulnerable to implementation errors.
- “Harvest today, decrypt tomorrow” attacks are happening now.
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