How Y2Q and the Quantum Threat Differs from Y2K

Originally published by Entrust. Written by Samantha Mabey, Entrust. There’s a new term making the rounds: Y2Q. As you might have already guessed, it’s a way of comparing the quantum threat to Y2K. Remember that? Everyone feared computer systems and infrastructures and industries globally would shut down as the calendar year flipped from 1999 to 2000. Well, you might also remember that when the day finally came, nothing of significance happened. (Phew!)There are some similarities between thes...

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