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.
Details
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 620 |
| Journal | npj digital medicine |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 21 Oct 2025 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |
External IDs
| PubMedCentral | PMC12540643 |
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| Scopus | 105019496310 |
| ORCID | /0000-0002-1997-1689/work/199963892 |
| ORCID | /0000-0003-3323-2492/work/199963913 |
| ORCID | /0009-0004-7808-2701/work/199964113 |