France's cybersecurity agency, ANSSI, will no longer certify security products lacking quantum-resistant encryption starting in 2027, driving the country's shift to post-quantum cryptography1. This move is motivated by concerns that attackers may store encrypted data now and decrypt it later using future quantum computers. ANSSI's Chief of Staff, Samih Souissi, advises businesses to only purchase quantum-safe security products by 2030. The demand for quantum-safe security solutions is increasing, as industry participants recognize the urgency of migrating to post-quantum cryptography. This transition is crucial, as quantum developments narrow the timeline for cryptographic migration. The certification change will likely impact security product vendors, who must adapt to meet the new quantum-resistance requirements. So what matters to practitioners is that they must prioritize post-quantum cryptography planning to stay ahead of potential quantum threats.
France Says It Will Won’t Certify Security Products That Aren’t Quantum-Resistent Starting in 2027
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Why This Matters
Quantum developments from post-quantum narrow the timeline on cryptographic migration — PQC planning urgency increases.
References
- The Quantum Insider. (2026, June 18). France Says It Will Won’t Certify Security Products That Aren’t Quantum-Resistent Starting in 2027. *The Quantum Insider*. https://thequantuminsider.com/2026/06/18/france-says-it-will-wont-certify-security-products-that-arent-quantum-resistent-starting-in-2027/
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