Summary
Vendor readiness may be one of the biggest factors influencing an organisation’s ability to transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) within recommended timeframes. The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has released Post-quantum questions to ask your vendors , a new publication designed to help organisations assess the readiness of third-party suppliers of products or services for the transition to PQC. Future advances in quantum computing are expected to undermine widely used traditional public-key cryptographic algorithms. PQC includes cryptographic algorithms that are designed to remain secure against attacks from both classical and quantum computers. As organisations prepare for this transition, third-party products and services will play a critical role in supporting the adoption of quantum-resistant cryptography within recommended timeframes. The publication provides practical, vendor-neutral questions that organisations can use during procurement activities, contract renewals and vendor assurance processes.