Infosecurity Europe: Raise Security Concerns with Procurement Now, Bec
Infosecurity Europe: Raise Security Concerns with Procurement Now, Bec
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/raise-security-procurement-quantum/
Publish Date: 2026-06-08 02:31:46
Source Domain: www.infosecurity-magazine.com
Urgent Shift To Post-Quantum Cryptography Needed
Security leaders must urgently accelerate transition plans to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) given the imminent threat from quantum computing, according to leading expert Rik Ferguson. Speaking at Infosecurity Europe, Forescout VP of security intelligence Ferguson highlighted that just 8% of SSH servers worldwide currently support PQC, with only minimal year-on-year increases in readiness. He stressed that the issue isn’t about when quantum computing will arrive but whether organizations will be prepared when that time comes. Research from EY underscores the urgency since 87% of business leaders anticipate quantum disruption by 2030, but only a few consider this a strategic priority. The NSA has warned of harvest-now-decrypt-later attacks that leverage quantum computing capabilities to encrypt data now and decrypt it later once the technology ripens. With quantum’s advancement accelerating, Ferguson insists that organizations must begin their PQC transition now, focusing on cybersecurity procurement and building crypto-agility frameworks to support future quantum-proof cryptographic methods.
Key Points:
- Only 8% of SSH servers worldwide support post-quantum cryptography (PQC).
- The transition phase suggested by a G7 roadmap is still two years away, aligning with IBM’s expected readiness for quantum computing.
- Over 80% of business leaders expect quantum computing to disrupt industries by 2030, but many aren’t prioritizing it yet.
- NSA warnings indicate the potential for exploit-now, decrypt-later attacks due to quantum readiness.
- Ferguson advocates for inventorying cryptographic assets, integrating cybersecurity into procurement, and preparing for future quantum-proof cryptographic methods.
