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The article explains why cryptographic agility is becoming a key requirement for organizations preparing for post-quantum cryptography migration and future algorithm changes.

Crypto-agile systems allow organizations to replace cryptographic algorithms through adaptable architectures rather than disruptive infrastructure replacements.

The article outlines practical approaches to crypto-agility, including cryptographic inventories, algorithm negotiation, abstraction layers, hybrid deployments, and automated certificate management.

The post-quantum conversation has focused heavily on which algorithms to adopt, but algorithm selection is the second problem, not the first.