Quantum Computing vs. Virtual Data Rooms: Is Your Encryption Future-Proof?

Introduction
How Quantum Computing Threatens Traditional Encryption
The Current State of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
How to Evaluate Whether Your VDR is Quantum-Ready
Govern 365’s Roadmap for Delivering Quantum-Safe Data Protection
Key Takeaways

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Introduction

Quantum computing promises revolutionary breakthroughs in processing power – but it also threatens the very foundation of modern cybersecurity. Current encryption methods like RSA and ECC, which protect most virtual data rooms (VDRs), could be cracked by a quantum computer in a fraction of the time it would take today.

This shift is not a distant future problem. Cryptographers estimate that within the next decade, quantum computers will reach the scale necessary to break today’s most widely used encryption. Forward-thinking organizations must act now to ensure quantum resilience.

Govern 365 is preparing for the quantum era by exploring the integration of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms. We are proactively evaluating lattice-based, multivariate, and hash-based cryptographic methods that are believed to be quantum-resistant. Ensuring your sensitive M&A, IPO, and strategic partnership documents remain secure against emerging threats is not a future concern – it is today’s imperative.

In this blog, we break down:

1. How Quantum Computing Threatens Traditional Encryption

Quantum computers are not just faster – they operate in an entirely different paradigm. Algorithms like Shor’s algorithm allow quantum computers to factor large prime numbers exponentially faster than classical computers. This breaks the security of RSA and ECC, the backbone of most encryption schemes used in VDRs today. As these technologies mature, the encrypted files you trust to remain private could be unlocked in minutes instead of centuries.

2. The Current State of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)

To counter the quantum threat, researchers are developing new cryptographic algorithms resistant to quantum attacks. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is in the process of standardizing post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, with lattice-based cryptography emerging as a front-runner. These new standards aim to ensure long-term security even in a post-quantum world, and VDR providers need to adopt them sooner rather than later.

Govern 365 has streamlined our workflow, allowing secure collaboration and fast sharing of sensitive files with external partners. Its flexibility, clear pricing, and integration with SharePoint make it an ideal solution for our business needs.

Alex Friend
Head of Business Intelligence & IT

3. How to Evaluate Whether Your VDR is Quantum-Ready

Not all VDRs are prepared for the quantum era. Ask your provider: What encryption algorithms are in use today? Are they planning upgrades to quantum-safe algorithms? What is the timeline for their post-quantum transition? A VDR’s commitment to security must include a roadmap for quantum resilience, not just patchwork solutions.

4. Govern 365’s Roadmap for Delivering Quantum-Safe Data Protection

At Govern 365, we take these emerging threats seriously. Our roadmap includes proactive research into lattice-based and multivariate cryptographic methods. We are committed to integrating quantum-resistant encryption into our platform well before quantum computers become a mainstream threat. Our users will benefit from seamless upgrades and continued protection, ensuring the confidentiality of their most sensitive deal documents even in the face of quantum advances.

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