The Cost Of Delay: Privacy Risks From Post-Quantum Cryptography Inaction

The rapid advancement of quantum computing poses a critical threat to data privacy, as traditional encryption methods like RSA and ECC will soon be vulnerable to decryption. Delaying the implementation of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solutions will lead to severe consequences, including permanent loss of privacy, regulatory repercussions, financial system instability, and erosion of public trust. Security professionals must act immediately by deploying NIST-approved PQC algorithms, enforcing a zero-trust security model, securing communication channels, and strengthening AI-driven threat detection.