Post Quantum Computing

Data is the lifeblood of every organization, yet it has never been more vulnerable. While advances in cryptography, key encryption, and management have created a false sense of security, the reality is that shifting network boundaries, hybrid on-premises and multicloud environments, and fragmented data ownership have made traditional, typically manual security approaches ineffective and outdated.

As organizations struggle to manage the rising costs and complexity of data security, advances in quantum computing will render current protections obsolete. Within five years, quantum computers will be able to break most widely used public key cryptographic algorithms, putting long-term sensitive data at risk. Any data that will retain value beyond five years—customer information, PII, employee records, proprietary company and product details, and even assets you haven’t identified—remains vulnerable. For example, encrypted data is being stolen today with the intent to decrypt it in the future, once quantum computing is available.

Governments and private organizations are already taking proactive steps to prepare for the impending threat. Quantum-resistant encryption algorithms are available today, and NIST recently released new standards for key exchange, digital signatures, and plaintext encryption to strengthen data security in the post-quantum era.

If your organization hasn’t started executing a PostQuantum Computing Readiness Plan, now is the time. And if you have started, implementing the Fortanix platform can help streamline operations, accelerate readiness, and reduce both risk and cost.

Fortanix gets you quantum-ready

Fortanix continuously monitors and adapts as new PQC algorithms become available to stay ahead of evolving risks. The Fortanix platform is designed to support you through all phases of the Post-Quantum Readiness process whether you are dealing with data at rest, in transit, or in use.