As the advent of quantum computing threatens the foundations of traditional cryptographic systems, organizations across the globe are being urged to transition toward Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). To guide this critical migration, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has played a central role by issuing standards, recommendations, and timelines that help industries and…

Introduction: Understanding NIST’s Global Importance The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a U.S. federal agency under the Department of Commerce, dedicated to advancing measurement science, standards, and technology. Since its founding in 1901, NIST has played a central role in developing frameworks and standards used across industries—from cybersecurity and cryptography to…

As quantum computing continues to evolve, it presents both unprecedented computational power and significant cybersecurity threats. Classical encryption algorithms such as RSA, ECC, and DH—widely used in modern cloud infrastructure—are vulnerable to attacks from sufficiently powerful quantum computers using Shor’s algorithm. To future-proof sensitive data and maintain customer trust, organizations using AWS must begin…

As quantum computing continues its steady march toward practicality, the digital infrastructure that secures our global communications, banking, military, and private data is under unprecedented threat. Quantum computers are not just another leap in processing power—they represent a fundamental shift that could render today’s encryption obsolete in a matter of minutes. Preparing for this…

🔐 With the rise of quantum computing, traditional encryption may soon become obsolete. But there’s already a new generation of cryptography designed to withstand even quantum threats—welcome to the era of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). The Quantum Threat: Breaking the Unbreakable Today’s internet security relies heavily on classical encryption algorithms such as RSA, AES, and…