Financial Cryptosystem Cybersecurity in an Era Ruled by Quantum Computers

Once quantum computing is strong enough to break financial cryptosystems, will the financial industry be able to promulgate quantum-resistant protocols in time to secure them from decryption? As it appears in this piece, the protocols protecting financial systems from quantum computing are well-underway. The challenge will be to have them implemented…it’s akin to patching enterprise systems when a critical vulnerability is found; and not many enterprises are quick or effective. Take a read at this layperson’s article discussing the issue.

This report is found at coindesk…