EN|FREN|FRExecutives oversee risk and accountability, not algorithms. They want clarity over completeness, impact over implementation detail, options not prescriptions. Frame PQC as a long-term strategic risk with irreversible consequences if ignored, requiring early preparation rather than immediate deployment.
Focus on confidentiality duration, regulatory exposure, dependency lock-in, remediation timelines. Discuss exposure windows, irreversibility of compromise, cost of delayed action — not algorithms. This aligns with enterprise risk frameworks.
PQC timelines are uncertain. Communicate by acknowledging uncertainty, avoiding precise predictions, focusing on preparedness regardless of timing. Message: uncertainty increases risk; long lead times justify early action.
Executives need clear ownership, phased approaches, review checkpoints. Communication should support strategic alignment, budget planning, accountability without panic. PQC risk becomes a governance topic, not just a technical project.
Pitfalls: alarmist messaging, technical over-detail, false guarantees, treating readiness as a one-time project. Avoiding them preserves trust, decision quality, and long-term engagement.