QuintessenceLabs outlines a three-pillar strategy for quantum-safe security. First, use true random numbers from quantum random number generators (e.g., qStream) to create full-entropy encryption keys resistant to quantum attacks. Second, integrate post-quantum algorithms in a crypto-agile environment, ensuring key management systems can adapt to new standards like lattice-based cryptography. Third, protect key exchange via symmetric key wrapping and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), enabling secure transfers without relying solely on mathematical algorithms. This approach mitigates “harvest now, decrypt later” risks and future-proofs sensitive data against quantum-enabled cyber threats.

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