Why the energy sector must plan for post-quantum cyber security now

T2Covered by 1 source · first reported by Semiconductor Engineering / SemiWiki / EE Times / EE Journal / Electronics Weekly at 01 Oct, 13:00 UTC

In a September 2026 World Economic Forum article, Ali El Kaafarani argues that energy companies should begin preparing their systems for post-quantum cryptography now. The reason is practical: power infrastructure lasts for decades, while replacing its security can take years. Equipment purchased…

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• T2Why the energy sector must plan for post-quantum cyber security nowSemiconductor Engineering / SemiWiki / EE Times / EE Journal / Electronics Weekly01 Oct, 13:00