Prepare for a post-quantum future with RHEL 9.7

Prepare for a post-quantum future with RHEL 9.7 Critical libraries and applications Disruption on your own terms Take the first step Red Hat Product Security About the authors Dmitry Belyavskiy Emily Fox More like this Blog post Blog post Original podcast Original podcast Keep exploring Browse by channel Automation Artificial intelligence Open hybrid cloud Security Edge computing Infrastructure Applications Virtualization Share Are you excited to try out post-quantum cryptography in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) , but you haven't yet upgraded to RHEL 10? Our efforts to ensure that you're ready to make the switch, and to prepare your organization for "Q-Day", now start with RHEL 9.7. By getting started now, you can proactively begin strengthening your security posture and preparing for a seamless transition to RHEL 10. RHEL 9 was released in 2022 and was an important step forward from a security perspective. It was the first version of RHEL that received FIPS 140-3 certification, matching current security requirements. However, a lot has happened since 2022. Security requirements have changed, and the era of post-quantum cryptography has arrived. For the sake of performance and stability, these new cryptographic algorithms can't be backported to earlier versions of most software the way many organizations have come to expect. Upgrading software today to bring continued stability, functionality, and protection in the post-quantum era is a must, and RHEL 9.7 can be your first step. RHEL 9.7 is a crucial stepping stone for your post-quantum transition. It gives you the opportunity to gain practical experience with post-quantum cryptography, and to understand its implications for your specific workloads. You can also identify any necessary application or infrastructure adjustments before you undertake a full upgrade to RHEL 10, which offers the most comprehensive post-quantum cryptography implementation. A sudden, forced transition to post-quantum cryptography when quantum threats become imminent (Q-Day, currently estimated at 2030) could disrupt your business's operations.