"Post-quantum encryption is not the end" – NordVPN aims for world-first security milestones in 2026

August 2024 marked the beginning of a new era for VPN security as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the first three quantum-resistant encryption standards. NordVPN was among the companies jumping on the bandwagon when it joined the post-quantum revolution in October that year on Linux devices.

Throughout 2025, TechRadar's top-rated VPN has continued to build resilience against threats posed by the next generation of computers, which experts warn will eventually break current encryption standards. In May, NordVPN reached a major milestone by extending post-quantum encryption (PQE) protection across all its applications.

However, NordVPN CTO Marijus Briedis suggests that implementing PQE is only the first step. "I think it's the beginning of cryptographic agility as a whole," Briedis told TechRadar.