Symmatrics convened a new industry commitment on July 27, coinciding with the opening of its headquarters in Tysons Corner, VA, to address escalating AI and quantum-era security threats. The AI & Post-Quantum Readiness Pledge encourages organizations to proactively prepare for cryptographic challenges, a push amplified by two Executive Orders issued in June mandating federal agency migration to NIST-approved post-quantum cryptography and fostering private sector collaboration.

“Organizations best positioned for the quantum era will be those whose leaders choose to act before they are forced to,” said Drew Davis, SVP of Strategy for Symmatrics. The pledge establishes concrete steps for organizations to inventory assets and plan for a future of greater cryptographic resilience.

Symmatrics Drives Industry Action with AI & Post-Quantum Readiness Pledge

The AI & Post-Quantum Readiness Pledge invites organizations to commit to concrete steps designed to bolster cryptographic resilience and prepare for a future where current encryption methods may be vulnerable. This initiative follows the publication of post-quantum cryptography standards by NIST and builds on recent directives from the U.S. federal government aimed at securing critical infrastructure. Executive Order 14412 specifically mandates federal agencies to adopt NIST-approved post-quantum cryptography and establishes firm migration deadlines for high-value federal systems, extending the requirement to future federal contractors.

This directive, coupled with Executive Order 14413, which emphasizes broader national cooperation and adoption of quantum-related standards within the private sector, signals a coordinated governmental push beyond simply encouraging preparedness. The pledge asks signatories to inventory cryptographic assets, prioritize systems at risk from attacks, and formulate a NIST-aligned plan for post-quantum cryptographic migration.

Organizations are also asked to engage vendors regarding their own migration timelines and report progress to leadership annually. Symmatrics’ Integrated Trust Layer, built on continuous delivery of one-time-use symmetric keys, is presented as a solution designed to minimize future migration efforts. Dulles Law is among the founding signatories, recognizing the shift from a purely technological issue to one of corporate governance and risk management.

“Preparing for the AI and quantum era is no longer simply a technology issue; it is a matter of corporate governance, risk management, and long-term business resilience,” said Amber Pezan, Esq., and Managing Partner. The founding cohort also includes C-Suite Success, The Reddix Group, and several other organizations, with Symmatrics inviting further participation, the company says. The pledge does not certify security outcomes or endorse specific vendors, but rather establishes a shared commitment to proactive cryptographic resilience.