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Schneier on Security
threat-intel
July 06, 2026 at 10:45 UTC
France to Stop Certifying Non-Quantum-Safe Encryption
By Bruce Schneier
AI Summary
France's national cybersecurity agency ANSSI announced it will halt certifications for security products lacking quantum-resistant encryption starting in 2027, and is urging businesses to purchase only quantum-safe products immediately. The policy shift by a major G7 nation's cyber authority signals an accelerating regulatory timeline for post-quantum cryptography migration across government and critical infrastructure sectors.
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