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# Encryption and Quantum Computing - Fighting the Big Crunch of 2025
- URL: https://www.thedigitalspeaker.com/encryption-and-quantum-computing-fighting-the-big-crunch-of-2025/
- Published: 2023-12-11T10:39:30.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-27T05:36:13.000Z
- Description: The digital apocalypse is looming as quantum computing advances at breakneck speed, threatening to leave current encryption methods in the dust. Picture this: disrupted operations, tangled supply chains, and an avalanche of data loss. The Big Crunch 2025 could be closer than w...
- Author: Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP
- Tags: News, #seo-post-1

The digital apocalypse is looming as [quantum computing](https://www.thedigitalspeaker.com/quantum-computing-speaker/) advances at breakneck speed, threatening to leave current encryption methods in the dust. Picture this: disrupted operations, tangled supply chains, and an avalanche of data loss. The Big Crunch 2025 could be closer than we think! ⏰

The secret weapon of quantum computers? Shor's algorithm. It's theoretically capable of cracking encryption staples like RSA, ECC, and DSA. The challenge is ON to develop quantum-resistant cryptography that's not only robust but also seamlessly integrates with our existing digital infrastructure.

The clock is ticking, and organisations must act NOW to protect their data. Embracing post-quantum cryptography is not just a savvy strategy; it's an urgent necessity. Let's join forces to shield our digital world from the Big Crunch!

Read the full article on [The Digital Speaker](https://www.thedigitalspeaker.com/encryption-quantum-computing-fighting-big-crunch-2025/amp).

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