Quantum Computing Spurs Urgency on Cryptography Upgrades

Post-Quantum Computing Migration Will be Decade-Long Challenge, AWS, Accenture Warn Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • June 16, 2025

The real and present quantum computing danger comes from adversaries harvesting data now and decrypting it once computers are capable of breaking RSA encryption, experts said.

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Both Amazon Web Services and Accenture are actively helping organizations transition to post-quantum computing by 2030 to 2035 in accordance with NIST recommendations. AWS has doubled down on advanced infrastructure, services and open-source cryptography modules, while Accenture has focused on consultative and experimental approaches including quantum security in space, executives said.

"The near-term concern for most organizations is, 'When is a quantum computer going to be a realistic threat to my data security?'" said Scott Francis, emerging technology security lead at Accenture. "And the answer to that is dependent on how long it's going ...