Archives October 2026

In short Kaysec publishes two fixed prices for a post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness assessment in New Zealand: an Exposure snapshot at NZ$4,500 + GST, which takes about two months, and a full Readiness snapshot at NZ$12,500 + GST, which takes about three to four months. A one-minute external check is free. Exposure snapshot, NZ$4,500 + […]

In short Not directly. ASD’s timeline is Australian guidance: a refined transition plan by the end of 2026, migration commencing in 2028 and complete by the end of 2030. It reaches a New Zealand business indirectly, most often through an Australian parent company, an Australian customer, or systems shared with either. What ASD’s guidance says […]

In short NZISM Section 2.4 is the part of the New Zealand Information Security Manual that deals with post-quantum cryptography (PQC). It requires agencies to monitor PQC developments, inventory their cryptographic systems and develop migration plans. No PQC algorithms have yet been approved for NZISM use, and no migration deadline has been set. What Section […]

In short No. New Zealand remains the only Five Eyes member with no post-quantum migration deadline. NZISM Section 2.4 asks agencies to monitor post-quantum cryptography (PQC) developments, inventory their cryptographic systems and develop migration plans, but it sets no date. What others have set Other jurisdictions have moved from guidance to dates: The detail, and […]