HARVEST NOWDECRYPT LATER
Adversaries are stealing encrypted data today to decrypt it when quantum computers arrive. If your data has a shelf life longer than 5 years, you are already at risk.
What Is Harvest Now, Decrypt Later?
Nation-state actors intercept and store encrypted data today, waiting for quantum computers to break the encryption later.
Data Is Being Harvested Now
Nation-states are actively intercepting and storing encrypted communications and data from high-value targets.
Encryption Will Be Broken
RSA and ECC encryption protecting that data will be broken by quantum computers within the next decade.
Long-Lived Data Is Exposed
Medical records, trade secrets, classified data, and financial records have value for decades after collection.
Cryptographic Inventory
Identify all systems using vulnerable encryption and classify data by sensitivity and retention period.
Hybrid Key Exchange
Deploy hybrid TLS that combines classical and post-quantum algorithms for immediate protection.
Prioritized Migration
Migrate your highest-value, longest-lived data to post-quantum protection first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is conducting HNDL attacks?
Primarily nation-state actors with the resources to store massive amounts of encrypted data. Intelligence agencies from China, Russia, and other adversaries are widely believed to be conducting HNDL operations at scale.
Is my business a target?
If your organization handles defense data, healthcare records, financial information, trade secrets, or any data with a value lifetime exceeding 5 to 10 years, you should consider yourself a potential target.
What can I do right now?
Start with a quantum readiness assessment to identify your most vulnerable systems. Then prioritize hybrid key exchange for your highest-value data in transit.
Related Resources
Assess Your Quantum Risk
Start with a quantum readiness assessment to understand your exposure and build a migration roadmap.