UK sets timeline for country’s transition to quantum-resistant encryption

The U.K. NCSC released guidance urging organizations to plan a phased migration to post-quantum cryptography, with three milestones: assessment and planning by 2028, priority migrations by 2031, and full migration by 2035. The guidance emphasizes that larger regulated sectors (e.g., banking, finance, telecoms) will lead adoption and require international coordination, while regulators are expected to drive awareness and facilitate the transition to minimize disruption, reduce risk, and control costs.