Quantum

Astonishing performance, but against an exceptionally limited benchmark with no known real-world applications.

Labour-led public sector moves forward with plans to deploy quantum technology in the National Health Service and key areas of critical national infrastructure.

Site of top-secret nuclear facility will house a dozen machines and may even let the public have a go - if they have a "valid use case".

"A hesitation to act is creating significant and potentially catastrophic security gaps, as future quantum threats become increasingly real."

NCSC has warned that "Migration to PQC requires more than just new algorithms. Protocols and services need to be re-engineered, because PQC typically places greater demands on devices and networks than traditional PKC..."