What is 'Q-Day' and when will it happen?

"Q-Day" is the hypothetical date when quantum computers become powerful enough to break standard encryption methods like RSA and ECC. While experts disagree on the exact year, the consensus is that businesses must transition to quantum-resistant standards before 2027 to ensure their data remains safe against early quantum breakthroughs.

What does 'Store Now, Decrypt Later' (SNDL) mean?

SNDL is a cyberattack strategy where hackers steal encrypted data today—even though they can't read it yet—and store it on servers. They are waiting for powerful quantum computers to become available in the near future to decrypt and expose that stolen data. This means your current secrets are already at risk.

What is Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)?

Post-Quantum Cryptography refers to new cryptographic algorithms (recently standardized by NIST) that are designed to be secure against both traditional supercomputers and future quantum computers. Implementing PQC is the only way to protect data from the quantum threat.

Why do small businesses need to worry about quantum attacks?

Small businesses are often the 'weak link' in the supply chain. Attackers target them to gain access to larger partners or to hold their intellectual property and customer data hostage. If your business holds data that needs to be secret for more than 5 years (like health records or trade secrets), you are a target.

How can I make my business Quantum-Safe?

The first step is a 'Cryptographic Audit' to identify where your systems use vulnerable encryption. You then need to create a roadmap to migrate these systems to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards. Partnering with a tech expert like Panah Infosystem can help you manage this complex transition.

Is Your Data Quantum-Safe? Why Small Businesses Must Update Their Encryption Before 2027

The quantum computing clock is ticking. Discover why current encryption will be obsolete by 2027 and what small businesses must do now to become "Quantum-Safe" and protect their future data.

Is Your Data Quantum-Safe? Why Small Businesses Must Update Their Encryption Before 2027

Imagine a master key that can open every single lock in your business—your password manager, your customer database, your financial records, your private communications.

Now imagine that key is being forged right now.

This isn't science fiction. It's the reality of quantum computing, and it's about to render the cybersecurity world as we know it obsolete.

For decades, we've relied on encryption standards like RSA to keep our digital lives safe. They work because they are based on complex mathematical problems that would take a traditional supercomputer thousands of years to solve.

But a sufficiently powerful quantum computer? It could crack that same encryption in hours or even minutes.

The clock is ticking, and experts agree that "Q-Day"—the day quantum computers become powerful enough to break current encryption—is fast approaching. For small businesses, the deadline to act isn't some distant future; it's before 2027.

At Panah Infosystem, we are already helping forward-thinking clients prepare for this seismic shift. Here is why you need to start your journey to becoming "Quantum-Safe" today.

The "Store Now, Decrypt Later" Threat is Already Here

You might be thinking, "Quantum computers aren't powerful enough yet, so I'm safe for now." This is a dangerous misconception.

The biggest threat today is an attack method called "Store Now, Decrypt Later" (SNDL).

Sophisticated hackers and state-sponsored actors are currently stealing massive amounts of encrypted data. They can't read it yet. But they are storing it on servers, waiting for the day a powerful quantum computer becomes available.

The moment that happens, they will unlock that data and have access to everything you thought was secure today.

Is Your Data Quantum-Safe? Why Small Businesses Must Update Their Encryption Before 2027

Is Your Data Quantum-Safe? Why Small Businesses Must Update Their Encryption Before 2027

The "Store Now, Decrypt Later" Threat is Already Here

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