Quantum computing is no longer a distant theory – it is rapidly becoming a practical reality with profound implications for cybersecurity. Current cryptographic systems, particularly those based on RSA and ECC, are vulnerable to quantum algorithms like Shor’s, which can break these schemes in polynomial time. This looming threat has sparked global concern as adversaries increasingly adopt ‘Harvest Now, Decrypt Later’ tactics, stockpiling encrypted data for future decryption once quantum capabilities mature.