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Post-Quantum Cryptography: NIST Standards Finalized

๐Ÿ“… March 25, 2026 โฑ 15 min read ๐Ÿ‘ 49 views NIST has finalized the first post-quantum cryptography standards. Organizations have until 2027 to begin migration. Here is your roadmap.

Quantum computers capable of breaking RSA-2048 and ECC-256 are closer than most organizations admit. NIST finalized CRYSTALS-Kyber (key encapsulation) and CRYSTALS-Dilithium (digital signatures) as the primary post-quantum standards in 2024. Migration must start now.

Timeline

2024: NIST standards finalized. 2025-2026: Early adopters migrate critical systems. 2027: Deadline for federal systems. 2030: Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computer (CRQC) estimated availability by intelligence agencies.

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