Aussie & Kiwi firms lag in post-quantum crypto readiness

A survey by the Entrust Cybersecurity Institute reveals a significant gap between awareness and preparedness for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) among organisations in Australia and New Zealand.

The 2024 PKI and Post Quantum Trends Study by Entrust shows that while awareness of PQC is increasing, actual preparation for its implementation is lagging. The survey, conducted by the Ponemon Institute, collected responses from IT and IT security professionals across nine countries, including Australia and New Zealand.

According to the study, only a third of organisations in Australia have the necessary scale or technology to transition to post-quantum cryptography. Despite 56% of respondents from Australia and New Zealand planning to…

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