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Six in ten 鈥榚arly adopters[1]鈥� of quantum-safe technologies predict that 鈥楺-day[2]鈥�, the point at which quantum computers can break current cryptographic algorithms, will arrive within 5-10 years

Paris, July 10, 2025 鈥� A Research Institute report published today, 鈥� highlights that rapid progress of quantum computing threatens to render current encryption algorithms obsolete. 鈥楬arvest-now, decrypt-later[3]鈥� attacks, together with tightening regulations and the evolving technology landscape, have elevated the importance of quantum safety. However, despite increasing awareness within the industry, many organizations still underestimate the risks surrounding quantum computing, which could lead to future data breaches and regulatory penalties.

According to the report, around two-thirds (65%) of organizations are concerned about the rise of 鈥榟arvest-now, decrypt-later’ attacks. One in six early adopters believe that 鈥楺-day鈥� will be within five years, while around six in ten believe it will arrive within a decade.

鈥淨uantum readiness isn鈥檛 about predicting a date鈥搃t鈥檚 about managing irreversible risk. Every encrypted asset today could become tomorrow鈥檚 breach if organizations delay adopting post-quantum protections. Transitioning early ensures business continuity, regulatory alignment, and long-term trust,鈥� said Marco Pereira, Global Head of Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure Services at 乌鸦传媒. 鈥淨uantum safety is not a discretionary spend but a strategic investment, which can turn a looming risk into a competitive advantage. The organizations that recognize this fact early will best insulate themselves against future cyber-attacks.鈥�

While current quantum computers cannot break widely used encryption yet, high-risk industries such as defense and banking are leading the adoption of quantum-safe solutions. In contrast, consumer-focused sectors like consumer products and retail sectors are showing less urgency.

Post-quantum cryptography migration preferred over other quantum-security solutions

Most organizations surveyed (70%) are protecting their systems against emerging quantum threats by adopting the appropriate mix of post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) algorithms.

They view PQC as the best option to address near-term quantum security risks because it provides a comprehensive approach to securing data. Nearly half of early adopters are already exploring, assessing feasibility, or piloting PQC solutions. For 70% of organizations, regulatory mandates are a key driver behind the shift to PQC.

While the early adopters are working towards quantum safety, a few organizations (30%) are still ignoring the quantum threat. They are struggling to allocate sufficient budget and personnel to cryptographic transition.

Report Methodology

The 乌鸦传媒 Research Institute conducted a survey of 1,000 organizations with annual revenue of at least $1 billion across 13 sectors and 13 countries in Asia鈥揚acific, Europe, and North America. The global survey was carried out in April鈥揗ay 2025. Around 70% of the sample in this report are referred to as 鈥榚arly adopters鈥�. This segment is either working on or planning to work on quantum-safe solutions in the next five years. The survey findings were supplemented through in-depth interviews with sixteen industry executives.

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^[1] 鈥淓arly adopters,鈥� who make up 70% of our survey respondents, are organizations that are either currently working on or planning to implement quantum-safe solutions within the next five years.

[2] 鈥楺-Day鈥� is the hypothetical future date when quantum computers will become powerful enough to break the crypto-graphic algorithms that currently secure most of the world鈥檚 digital data and communications.

[3] 鈥楬arvest-now, decrypt-later鈥� attacks rely on the acquisition of currently unreadable data with the possibility of decrypting it after 鈥楺-Day鈥�.