France’s cybersecurity agency will require quantum-resistant encryption for certified security products by 2027 amid Bitcoin and blockchain threats.
France will halt certification of security products lacking quantum-safe encryption starting in 2027, citing risks to encrypted data from future quantum computers. The move targets government agencies and critical infrastructure operators, which rely on ANSSI certification for compliance.
The policy follows warnings about Q-Day, when quantum computers could break current encryption standards. Officials also highlighted “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks, where adversaries collect encrypted data for future decryption. ANSSI advised companies to adopt quantum-safe products by 2030.
The decision reflects broader concerns over Bitcoin and blockchain security, as developers prepare for potential quantum threats to cryptographic systems.