Global Mandatory Migration to Quantum-Resistant Cryptography

The transition away from current public-key cryptographic standards (such as RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography) represents a fundamental, multi-decade restructuring of global information infrastructure. This mandatory migration, driven by the computational scaling laws dictating the inevitable arrival of cryptographically relevant quantum computers, necessitates the systemic adoption of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). The threat is not purely theoretical; it pertains to data with long half-lives—including generational medical records, foundational financial ledgers, and classified military intelligence—which must remain secure against future computational capabilities. Failure to migrate results in a predictable loss of digital trust and systemic economic vulnerability across all critical national functions.