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Last reviewed 10 November 2026

Learn the basics

This path is for a reader who wants background before choosing a migration route on the homepage.

Read in this order:

  1. Public key cryptography
  2. Quantum threat
  3. What post-quantum means
  4. Algorithms
  5. In real systems
  6. Standardisation
  7. Glossary

This path does not give a migration procedure.

When you are ready to plan, return to the homepage or browse curated references.

Sources​

  • NIST, Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (NIST IR 8547), October 2026. NIST IR 8547