Q-Day Is Approaching. Most Organizations Aren't Ready
SiliconANGLE, Sunday, September 13th, 2026
Quantum computing threatens current encryption within 3 years; most organizations lack readiness plans.
Q-Day, when quantum computers break internet encryption, is approaching faster than expected.
Google targets 2029 for post-quantum cryptography migration, ahead of government timelines. Recent research shows fault-tolerant quantum computers may need only 10,000-26,000 qubits instead of millions, accelerating the threat timeline.
Most organizations are unprepared; only 7% have deployed quantum-safe cryptography despite 87% planning initiatives. Infrastructure-level upgrades offer faster solutions than application-by-application patching.