90% Of Companies Are Woefully Unprepared For Quantum Security Threats - Analysts Say They Need To Get A Move On
ITPro, Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Quantum security threats are coming, but a Bain & Company survey shows systems aren't yet in place to prevent widespread chaos
The vast majority of companies aren't ready for the security threats posed by quantum computing, according to new research.
Analysis from Bain & Company, which surveyed technology leaders at 180 companies, found 90% didn't yet have systems in place to defend against quantum security threats - despite widely expecting them to arrive within the next five years.
When quantum computers do arrive, they're expected to be able to crack existing encryption techniques used to protect everything from email to financial transactions.