06/02/2026
Tech Tuesday: Protecting Against “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later”
At Wave Welcome, staying ahead of cybersecurity threats means preparing for risks that may not impact us until years from now.
Here are a few ways organizations can prepare for the "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" threat:
• Identify and classify sensitive data that must remain secure long term
• Review encryption standards and stay informed on post-quantum cryptography developments
• Limit unnecessary data retention and securely dispose of outdated information
• Strengthen access controls to reduce the risk of data collection by attackers
• Develop a roadmap for future cryptographic upgrades
The data stolen today could become the target of tomorrow’s quantum-powered attacks. Preparing now helps protect your organization for the future.