A Coordinated Implementation Roadmap for the Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography

Quantum computing has been identified as a threat to many cryptographic algorithms used to protect the confidentiality and authenticity of data. This threat can be countered by a timely, comprehensive and coordinated transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PCQ).

Therefore, on 11 April 2024, the Commission has published a Recommendation on a Coordinated Implementation Roadmap for the transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography. For the development of this Roadmap, the Commission recommended to establish a work stream on PQC with the NIS Cooperation Group. This document is the first deliverable and is meant to be a first high-level paper aimed at Member States. It includes a set of recommendations that Member States need to implement for a synchronised transition to PQC, as well as measures to ensure that all stakeholders are well informed on the quantum threat to cryptography.