“Q-Day” refers to the point when quantum computers become powerful enough to break many of the encryption methods that protect today’s digital world. From financial transactions and healthcare records to government systems and everyday online communications, much of our digital infrastructure relies on cryptography that will eventually need to be replaced with quantum-resistant alternatives.
If you remember preparing for Y2K, the lesson is similar: the work must happen before the disruption arrives. Unlike Y2K, however, organizations face an additional challenge known as “harvest now, decrypt later,” where sensitive encrypted data can be stolen today and stored until quantum computers become capable of decrypting it in the future.
In this one-hour community forum, we’ll separate fact from hype, explain what Q-Day really means, discuss the risks and opportunities quantum computing and technologies present, and explore practical steps that organizations, government, educators, and individuals can begin taking today to prepare for a quantum-secure future.
