France’s cyber agency says security products that do not use post-quantum, or quantum-resistant, encryption will no longer receive its approval starting in 2027. ANSSI said the change will apply to certifications required for French government agencies and critical operators, making it a de facto phase-out of older cryptography, and urged businesses to buy only quantum-safe products by 2030.
Why it matters: This is an early hard deadline from a national cyber authority that can force major upgrades across government and critical infrastructure. Organizations selling into or operating in those sectors in France should review whether their products and deployed encryption are on a credible post-quantum migration path now.
Bruce Schneier
2026.07.06
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This article establishes a new tracked story because it reports a specific ANSSI policy announcement with clear dates and direct security impact, not an update to an existing tracked event.
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