Alliance Unveils Guide for Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography

The Quantum-Safe 360 Alliance, comprising Keyfactor, IBM Consulting, Thales, and Quantinuum, has released a guide to assist organizations in transitioning to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The white paper addresses the urgency of PQC readiness, the risks of inaction, and provides guidance on building cryptographic agility and implementing PQC transitions, including PKI management and key lifecycle strategies. The Alliance, formed by companies with expertise in cryptographic design, public key infrastructure, and quantum-safe cryptography, aims to supply organizations with cybersecurity best practices and interoperability solutions. The guide emphasizes the necessity of a holistic approach to ensure cryptographic agility across all data ingress points and secure implementations.

Navigating the Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography

The Quantum-Safe 360 Alliance has published a guide to assist organizations in transitioning to post-quantum cryptography (PQC), formally marking the debut of the collective of industry leaders. This white paper, entitled Digital Trust & Cybersecurity in the Era of Quantum Computing, is intended for enterprises beginning their PQC readiness journeys and implementing cryptographic agility.

The white paper highlights the urgency of quantum-safe preparedness and the risks of inaction, providing actionable guidance on building stronger crypto-agility and initiating PQC transitions. Key topics addressed include the necessity of cryptographic agility to adapt to evolving threats, and strategies to secure internal buy-in for PQC implementation.

The document also details a strategic roadmap for adopting cryptographic agility and best practices for implementing a quantum-safe infrastructure. This includes PKI management, key lifecycle strategies, and the use of quantum-generated randomness for enhanced security. Organizations are beginning to recognize the importance of a quantum-based cryptographic infrastructure, but true preparedness requires a holistic approach ensuring cryptographic agility across all systems.

Companies formed the Alliance focused on cybersecurity to tackle the complex challenges of quantum computing. By pooling resources, the Alliance aims to supply organizations with cybersecurity best practices and interoperability solutions designed to work cohesively across platforms and industries.

Collaboration is essential to navigating the transition to quantum-safe security to protect sensitive data and infrastructure. The Alliance intends to deliver scalable, adaptable security frameworks, recognizing that no single solution will suffice.

The Quantum-Safe 360 Alliance and Collaborative Solutions

The white paper addresses challenges enterprises face in securing internal buy-in for post-quantum cryptography and provides strategies to overcome these obstacles. A strategic roadmap for adopting cryptographic agility is also detailed within the document, alongside best practices and tools for implementation.

The document focuses explicitly on PKI management, key lifecycle strategies, and the application of quantum-generated randomness as methods for enhancing security within a quantum-safe infrastructure. Recognising the evolving nature of cyber threats, the Alliance acknowledges that no single solution will be sufficient for all organisations.

Formed by companies with expertise in cryptographic design and deployment, public key infrastructure, crypto-agile development practices, and post-quantum cryptography, the Alliance intends to deliver scalable, adaptable security frameworks. The collective aims to supply organizations with cybersecurity best practices and interoperability solutions designed for cohesive operation across diverse platforms and industries.