Post-Quantum Cryptography in Europe: What the EU Roadmap Means for You
Photo: Ragsxl / Wikimedia Commons , CC BY-SA 4.0 Most people in Europe will never touch a quantum computer. Yet the encryption protecting your online banking, private messages and many government services is already being rebuilt with such machines in mind. The new building blocks are called post-quantum cryptography (PQC), and the European Union now has a shared timetable for switching to them. This week's Quantum Computing series post explains what PQC is, why experts worry about data being "harvested" today, what the EU's migration roadmap says, and where you may already use quantum-resistant encryption. Important disclaimer This article is general education about technology and policy. It is not financial, investment, legal or security advice and does not replace guidance from your bank, your employer's IT team or a qualified security professional. Quantum timelines are uncertain and official documents get updated, so check the primary sources linked...