Public demand signal · Communications Security Establishment Canada

Quantum-resistant cryptography transition readiness

CSE identifies quantum-resistant cryptography as a capability that will define Canada's future digital security and reports briefings to prepare partners for the quantum computing threat to cryptography.

Read the original source

Public-source alignment only. This is not procurement eligibility, endorsement, customer interest, or a classified requirement.

How to read the record

Know what is sourced, assessed, current or still unknown.

Public-source factA released source supports the statement.
Our assessmentA person reviewed where the evidence may point.
Evidence strengthThe label reflects the quality and depth of public support.
Last reviewedThe date shows when the record was checked most recently.
Not yet verifiedMissing information stays visible instead of being invented.

Source-backed fact

What needs to change

Government and critical-infrastructure operators must understand and manage the future risk that quantum computing poses to current cryptography, including inventory, migration planning, key management and interoperable protection of sensitive information.

Source-backed fact

What success looks like

Canada should be able to assess cryptographic exposure, prioritize migration, adopt quantum-resistant algorithms and maintain secure communications without losing operational continuity or assurance.

0 reviewed assessments

Organizations with technology that may be relevant

No reviewed technology match is published yet

This public problem remains an active research target. A technology will only appear here after a person reviews the evidence and publishes the connection.

Coverage gap

What remains unknown

An empty result means the research is incomplete, not that Canada lacks relevant technology.
Public statements do not establish procurement timing, budgets, eligibility, or endorsement.
Every future assessment must remain source-linked and open to editorial review.

Source-backed fact

Where this public need comes from

Publisher: Communications Security Establishment Canada
Signal type: strategic policy
Commitment: directional
Document: Quantum-resistant cryptography transition readiness
Published: 2026-05-01

Relevant passage · requirements.quantum-resistant-cryptography-readiness.problemStatement

Government and critical-infrastructure operators must understand and manage the future risk that quantum computing poses to current cryptography, including inventory, migration planning, key management and interoperable protection of sensitive information.

Read the public record

Evidence & sources

Communications Security Establishment Canada Annual Report 2025-2026
Communications Security Establishment Canada · official report
Government and critical-infrastructure operators must understand and manage the future risk that quantum computing poses to current cryptography, including inventory, migration planning, key management and interoperable protection of sensitive information.

All public needs

Public demand signal · Communications Security Establishment Canada

Quantum-resistant cryptography transition readiness

Read the original source

Public-source alignment only. This is not procurement eligibility, endorsement, customer interest, or a classified requirement.

How to read the record

Know what is sourced, assessed, current or still unknown.

Public-source factA released source supports the statement.
Our assessmentA person reviewed where the evidence may point.
Evidence strengthThe label reflects the quality and depth of public support.
Last reviewedThe date shows when the record was checked most recently.
Not yet verifiedMissing information stays visible instead of being invented.

Source-backed fact

What needs to change

Source-backed fact

What success looks like

Canada should be able to assess cryptographic exposure, prioritize migration, adopt quantum-resistant algorithms and maintain secure communications without losing operational continuity or assurance.

0 reviewed assessments

Organizations with technology that may be relevant

No reviewed technology match is published yet

This public problem remains an active research target. A technology will only appear here after a person reviews the evidence and publishes the connection.

Coverage gap

What remains unknown

An empty result means the research is incomplete, not that Canada lacks relevant technology.
Public statements do not establish procurement timing, budgets, eligibility, or endorsement.
Every future assessment must remain source-linked and open to editorial review.

Source-backed fact

Where this public need comes from

Publisher: Communications Security Establishment Canada
Signal type: strategic policy
Commitment: directional
Document: Quantum-resistant cryptography transition readiness
Published: 2026-05-01

Relevant passage · requirements.quantum-resistant-cryptography-readiness.problemStatement

Government and critical-infrastructure operators must understand and manage the future risk that quantum computing poses to current cryptography, including inventory, migration planning, key management and interoperable protection of sensitive information.

Read the public record

Evidence & sources

Communications Security Establishment Canada Annual Report 2025-2026
Communications Security Establishment Canada · official report
Government and critical-infrastructure operators must understand and manage the future risk that quantum computing poses to current cryptography, including inventory, migration planning, key management and interoperable protection of sensitive information.