Quantum computing is no longer a far-off concept confined to research labs. As rapid advancements continue, this emerging technology promises to revolutionize industries, from logistics and finance to healthcare and data analytics. But alongside the opportunity comes a new and urgent challenge, the future of cybersecurity in a post-quantum world. The quantum threat Traditional encryption methods, such as RSA and ECC, rely on mathematical problems that are nearly impossible for classical computers to solve within a reasonable timeframe. Quantum computers, however, operate under entirely different principles. Leveraging quantum bits (qubits) and phenomena like superposition and entanglement, they could theoretically break many of today’s encryption algorithms in a matter of hours or minutes. This potential capability — often referred to as “Q-Day”, represents a pivotal moment for cybersecurity. Data encrypted today could be harvested now and decrypted later, once quantum machines reach sufficient scale and stability. For businesses handling sensitive information, intellectual...