This one-pager outlines what quantum computing is, why it poses both extraordinary opportunities and serious risks, and what steps policymakers and industry leaders must take to prepare. From the threat of broken encryption to the promise of stronger post-quantum defenses, this resource highlights why future-focused governance is essential to secure the digital world in the quantum era.
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