Shattered Keys: The Five-Year Window Before Quantum Computers Break the Internet — and What Smart Organizations Are Doing Now - Couverture souple

Hartwell, James R.; Cross, Daniel; Weston, Emma

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ISBN 13 : 9798255605347

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Shattered Keys: The Ultimate Guide to Quantum Computing, Cybersecurity, and Post-Quantum Encryption

The internet as we know it is running out of time.

Within the next decade, quantum computing is set to disrupt the very foundation of digital security. The encryption standards that protect banks, governments, healthcare systems, cryptocurrencies, and everyday online transactions—RSA, ECC, and more—are vulnerable to powerful quantum algorithms like Shor’s algorithm. When that moment arrives, today’s cybersecurity systems could become obsolete almost overnight.

This is not science fiction. It’s a rapidly approaching reality.

Tech giants and governments worldwide are already accelerating their quantum readiness strategies. With organizations warning about active “harvest now, decrypt later” (HNDL) attacks, encrypted data is being collected today with the intention of breaking it in the near future. The race toward quantum-safe security has already begun—and the cost of waiting could be irreversible.

Shattered Keys is both a wake-up call and a practical roadmap for navigating this transformation.

Written in clear, accessible language, this book breaks down complex concepts into actionable insights for decision-makers and technology leaders.

Inside the Book, You’ll Discover:

• The Quantum Threat Explained – Why current encryption methods like RSA and ECC are at risk

• The Race to Q-Day – Understanding the timeline and what recent advancements mean for your organization

• Harvest Now, Decrypt Later (HNDL) – How attackers are already exploiting future vulnerabilities today

• Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards – What NIST’s ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA mean in real-world terms

• Quantum-Safe Migration Strategies – Proven approaches used by forward-thinking organizations

• Crypto-Agility & Infrastructure Design – Build systems that can evolve with emerging threats

• Step-by-Step Implementation Guide – From cryptographic inventory to deploying hybrid solutions

• The Cost of Inaction – Risks, consequences, and why early adopters gain a strategic advantage

Who Should Read This Book:

• CISOs, CTOs, and cybersecurity leaders

• Technology executives and enterprise architects

• Policymakers and government officials

• Risk, compliance, and data protection professionals

• Anyone interested in the future of cybersecurity and quantum computing

Why This Book Matters

The quantum era is not a distant possibility—it is already reshaping global cybersecurity strategies. Organizations that prepare early will lead. Those who delay may not recover.

Don’t wait for encryption to fail.
Start your quantum-safe journey today.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798255605347
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 245
• Éditeur: Sharma Shivani, Voss Elara
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg