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Cloudflare's transition to a public Certificate Authority marks a significant infrastructure shift toward integrating post-quantum cryptography into standard web protocols via Merkle Tree Certificates. This move addresses the critical need for quantum-resistant encryption before large-scale quantum computers render current TLS standards obsolete, directly impacting the security architecture of the internet. By supporting both traditional and next-generation certificates simultaneously, the initiative facilitates a smoother migration path for global web traffic against future quantum threats.
Cloudflare Announces Public Certificate Authority for the Post-Quantum Web
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29, 2026 — Cloudflare, Inc. today announced its intent to become a public Certificate Authority (CA), an open service that issues the digital certificates websites need to encrypt traffic and prove their identity to visitors. The new CA will support both traditional encryption and next-generation post-quantum Merkle Tree Certificates (MTCs), giving every website […] The post Cloudflare Announces Public Certificate Authority for the Post-Quantum Web appeared first on HPCwire.
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