Cloudflare to Launch Quantum-Safe Web Certificates in 2027
Cloudflare announced plans to become a public certificate authority (CA) issuing quantum-resistant Merkle Tree Certificates (MTCs) starting in Q1 2027. This move addresses the threat of quantum computers breaking current encryption by using a hybrid system that maintains compatibility with legacy devices. The company is acquiring a trusted root from GlobalSign to ensure broad device support and aims to make the transition transparent and free for all users.