France Halts Certification of Non-Quantum-Safe Encryption Products

• •France will stop certifying non-quantum-safe encryption products from 2027.
• •Government and critical infrastructure operators must transition to quantum-safe systems.
• •Businesses are urged to adopt quantum-safe products by 2030.

France's cybersecurity agency ANSSI announced it will cease certifying security products lacking quantum-resistant encryption starting in 2027. This decision mandates that government bodies and critical infrastructure operators transition to quantum-safe systems. The agency's chief of staff, Samih Souissi, emphasized the urgency for businesses to adopt quantum-safe products by 2030. The policy effectively phases out older encryption methods, as ANSSI approval is required for security products used in government agencies and critical infrastructure. This move is part of France's broader strategy to enhance cybersecurity in the face of emerging quantum computing threats.