cryptography
Accelerating the quantum-safe timeline
Microsoft is accelerating its timeline for transitioning to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) due to advancements in quantum research and government guidance. The company aims to have its products and services ready for PQC by 2029, encouraging organizations to begin their transition sooner to mitigate risks and costs associated with this multi-year engineering effort.
Security for the Quantum Era: Implementing Post-Quantum Cryptography in Android
Google is preparing Android for the advent of quantum computing by integrating post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards into its operating system. This proactive, multi-year migration aims to protect sensitive data and transactions from being compromised by future quantum computers. The PQC enhancements will be tested starting with the Android 17 beta release and will be available in the production version, establishing a quantum-resistant chain of trust across the platform.