Quantum Threats Are Real So Is Your Defense

Meet Evelyn. She’s 14 and likes chatting with her cousin in the U.S. Every weekend, they text each other using a secure app.

But what if, 10 years from now, someone could open that old conversation even though it was encrypted?

That’s the danger we’re talking about today and the reason we need something called post quantum cryptography.

What’s the Big Deal?

Right now, the internet uses something like secret codes (encryption) to protect your :

  • Messages
  • Online banking
  • Shopping details
  • School records
  • Medical files

These codes are very hard for today’s computers to break. But scientists are building quantum computers which are super powerful machines that can break these codes much faster.

So, when these quantum computers become common, everything we thought was private could become public unless we upgrade how we protect data.

What Is Post Quantum Cryptography?

That’s where post quantum cryptography (PQC) comes in. It’s a new kind of digital lock that’s strong enough to keep out quantum computers.

Think of it this way:
If today’s encryption is like a regular padlock, then PQC is a next gen safe with fingerprint access, voice recognition, and laser alarms made to stay secure even if someone has future tools. This new type of protection is also called quantum-safe encryption.

Why Worry Now? Aren’t Quantum Computers Still Years Away?

Yes, quantum computers aren’t fully ready yet. But here’s the problem: Hackers are already stealing data today.

They save it, wait for quantum computers to arrive, and then break into that data.

So even if your data is safe now, it might not stay that way for long.

That’s why companies, governments, and security experts are saying: “We need to get ready now.”

How Companies Are Preparing

Here’s a trueish story:

A company called “SecureBank” stores client info for years. Their IT manager, Ravi, heard about quantum threats. Instead of waiting, he:

  • Checked what kind of encryption they were using
  • Reached out to experts
  • Started moving their systems to post quantum cryptography

Now, SecureBank is ahead of the curve. Their data is protected not just for today, but for the next 10, 20, even 30 years.

If you're someone who runs a business, works in IT, or just wants to understand if your systems are quantum safe, now’s a good time to ask questions.

Evvo is here to help. You don’t need to have it all figured out. Let’s have a simple conversation about where you are today and what steps you can take to be ready for tomorrow.