The Race Against Q-Day: Are Companies Too Late for the Quantum Era?

Quantum computers are increasingly evolving from a purely theoretical concept into a technologically viable reality. While their progress opens up new application possibilities, it also creates growing risks for IT security. Of particular concern is the prospect that widely used cryptographic methods may no longer provide adequate protection in the future. 

The point in time at which quantum computers are capable of breaking today’s commonly used encryption methods is referred to as “Q‑Day”. 

How far have preparations progressed?

To provide a comprehensive picture of the current situation, MHP surveyed 1,060 IT experts from companies with at least 500 employees in Germany and the United States. 

The survey serves as an assessment of the current progress of post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) in Germany and the United States. 

Companies are coming under increasing pressure, as many expect Q‑Day to occur sooner rather than later.