France's Anssi Will Block PQC-Free Products from Certification Starting 2027
France's cybersecurity agency, ANSSI, has announced that starting in 2027, it will no longer certify security products that lack quantum-resistant encryption. This policy aims to protect critical infrastructure against future 'Harvest Now, Decrypt Later' quantum computing attacks.
Why it matters
This mandate sets a major precedent for global cybersecurity standards, forcing technology vendors to accelerate the adoption of post-quantum cryptography to maintain market access.
Table of Contents My Analysis Another 2027 Procurement Gate The Hybrid Requirement Compounds the Challenge The Sovereignty Signal The Preparedness Gap What This Means in Practice June 17, 2026 - France's national cybersecurity agency, ANSSI (Agence Nationale de la S curit des Syst mes d'Information), confirmed on Tuesday that it will stop certifying security products that lack quantum-resistant encryption. The deadline is 2027.
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