Quantum cryptography and data protection for medical devices before and after they meet Q-Day

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Abstract

Although still at a nascent state, quantum computing promises advances in healthcare, from drug discovery to personalised treatments. But it also threatens current cryptographic systems that protect medical data and infrastructure. The concept of “Q-Day” highlights risks such as “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks, with particular concerns for medical devices and sensitive applications in fields like femtech. Preparing for this future requires the rapid adoption of post-quantum cryptography, the coordination of time-phased and scalable “technology rollout” strategies, and revised regulatory frameworks to safeguard patient safety, privacy, and trust.

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OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummer620
Fachzeitschrift npj digital medicine
Jahrgang8
Ausgabenummer1
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 21 Okt. 2025
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

PubMedCentral PMC12540643
Scopus 105019496310
ORCID /0000-0002-1997-1689/work/199963892
ORCID /0000-0003-3323-2492/work/199963913
ORCID /0009-0004-7808-2701/work/199964113

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