G7 Recommends 2034 Deadline for Financial Sector to Adopt Quantum-Safe Systems
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The G7 Cyber Expert Group (CEG) has recommended that financial businesses and public entities transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) by 2034 to mitigate the risk of future quantum-enabled cyber-attacks. The roadmap outlines six phases for migration, emphasizing awareness, inventory, risk assessment, migration execution, testing, and validation. The G7 advises a risk-based approach, cryptographic agility, and collaboration across jurisdictions to ensure a smooth transition. The roadmap is not prescriptive but aims to guide senior leaders in preparing for quantum-resistant cryptographic systems.
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14.01.2026 13:30 1 articles · 23h ago
G7 Recommends 2034 Deadline for Financial Sector to Adopt Quantum-Safe Systems
On January 13, 2026, the G7 Cyber Expert Group (CEG) published a roadmap recommending that financial businesses and public entities transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) by 2034. The roadmap outlines six phases for migration, emphasizing awareness, inventory, risk assessment, migration execution, testing, and validation. The G7 advises a risk-based approach, cryptographic agility, and collaboration across jurisdictions to ensure a smooth transition.
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The G7 Cyber Expert Group (CEG) published a roadmap on January 13, 2026, recommending a transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) by 2034 for financial entities.
First reported: 14.01.2026 13:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- G7 Sets 2034 Deadline for Finance to Adopt Quantum-Safe Systems — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 14.01.2026 13:30
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The roadmap outlines six phases: Awareness and Preparation (2025-2027), Discovery and Inventory (2025-2028), Risk Assessment and Planning (2026-2029), Migration Execution (2027-2034), Migration Testing (2032-2035), and Validation and Monitoring (2033-2035).
First reported: 14.01.2026 13:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- G7 Sets 2034 Deadline for Finance to Adopt Quantum-Safe Systems — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 14.01.2026 13:30
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The G7 advises a risk-based approach, cryptographic agility, and collaboration across jurisdictions to ensure a smooth transition to PQC.
First reported: 14.01.2026 13:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- G7 Sets 2034 Deadline for Finance to Adopt Quantum-Safe Systems — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 14.01.2026 13:30