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It is past time to upgrade to post-quantum encryption
When the quantum breakthrough comes, data being harvested today will be exposed
TL;DRAI
Quantum computing startups attracted $13bn in investments (6-fold increase) in 2025; the Trump administration pledged $2bn in equity stakes for nine companies. As quantum capabilities accelerate, IT leaders must prioritize post-quantum encryption migration to protect cryptographic infrastructure from imminent quantum threats.
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