Quantum Computing Will Break RSA - Here's When and Why

The Quantum Threat Timeline

Quantum computers pose an existential threat to RSA encryption, the security backbone of the internet. But when will this happen, and why should you care now?

Current State of Quantum Computing

As of 2025, quantum computers with 100-1000 qubits exist, but breaking 2048-bit RSA requires millions of stable qubits. Experts predict this capability will arrive between 2030-2040.

The 'Harvest Now, Decrypt Later' Problem

Adversaries are already collecting encrypted data today, storing it until quantum computers become powerful enough to decrypt it. Your encrypted communications from 2025 could be read in 2035.

Why RSA Is Vulnerable

RSA relies on the mathematical difficulty of factoring large numbers. Shor's algorithm, running on a quantum computer, can factor these numbers exponentially faster than classical computers.

What You Can Do Now

Transition to post-quantum cryptography today. CQRIT uses quantum safe protocols, immune to both classical and quantum attacks. Don't wait until it's too late.