The Quantum Security Transition: A Policy Agenda for Post-Quantum Readiness in Asia Pacific
Cisco, Thursday, October 15th, 2026
Cisco sets out a policy agenda for Asia Pacific governments to prepare for post-quantum cryptography.
Cisco warns that cryptographically relevant quantum computers could break much of today's public-key cryptography, with some industry estimates suggesting this could happen as early as 2029.
The risk starts now through 'Harvest Now, Decrypt Later' attacks and a related 'Trust Now, Forge Later' threat to digital signatures, while post-quantum cryptography offers algorithms designed to withstand quantum attacks.
The post outlines policy steps for post-quantum readiness across Asia Pacific.