Sectigo Quantum Labs: Your path to quantum readiness
Today’s encrypted data is tomorrow's exposed secrets. Quantum security depends on early action. Don’t give quantum threats a foothold—start building your post-quantum cryptography (PQC) blueprint with Sectigo PQC Labs now and secure your future.
Why quantum computing changes everything
Quantum computers differ from classical computers in that they are able to exist in multiple states and explore all possible solutions simultaneously. They are set to revolutionize problem-solving. This emerging class of quantum technologies introduces significant implications for encryption and trust across digital ecosystems. As these powerful machines evolve, they threaten to render traditional encryption methods, such as RSA (Rivest–Shamir–Adleman) and ECC (Elliptic curve cryptography) algorithms, vulnerable.
Experts predict that by 2030, a sufficiently advanced quantum computer could crack the current encryption safeguarding our sensitive information and communications. This quantum leap demands a proactive, robust response from organizations to protect their digital assets. Achieving quantum readiness means preparing now by assessing current systems and planning upgrades to withstand future threats.
By 2029, advances in quantum computing will make conventional asymmetric cryptography unsafe to use.”
The urgency of post-quantum algorithms
Recognizing the critical threat posed by quantum computing, the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) responded by releasing three post-quantum cryptographic standards, set for standardization in 2024. These standards are designed to support secure and correct implementation of quantum-resistant algorithms across future systems:
Year 2030: The ticking time bomb
Quantum computing is no longer a distant challenge, it’s an immediate risk. Proactive risk management is now a requirement for staying ahead of disruption. Organizations must start developing mitigation strategies to defend against two critical postquantum cryptography threats:
- Harvest now, decrypt later (HNDL) Attacks
Cybercriminals are already intercepting and storing encrypted data today, with the intent to decrypt it in the future once quantum computers can easily break current cryptographic algorithms. - Vulnerable long-lived digital signatures
Digital signatures, critical in systems such as PKI, IoT devices, legal documents, and medical records must remain valid for decades. The longer organizations delay adopting PQC solutions, the more exposed these long-term assets become to future quantum attacks.
Delaying action only increases risk. Now is the time to prepare and secure your digital future with quantum-safe solutions.
Q.U.A.N.T. - The strategic blueprint for transitioning to quantum-safe cryptography
The path to quantum readiness begins with a clear, actionable strategy, and the time to start preparing is now. Navigating the quantum shift requires more than awareness. It calls for structure, agility, and long-term commitment. Sectigo’s Q.U.A.N.T. framework delivers a quantum-readiness roadmap to help your organization implement and scale quantum safe cryptography. This structured approach guides discovery, planning, execution, and ongoing adaptation.
Quantum exposure inventory
Know your cryptographic footprint.
Unveil the extent of your exposure with comprehensive discovery tools, for a clear view of your cryptographic assets
Uncover risk
Assess vulnerabilities in your digital landscape.
Identify and prioritize vulnerabilities with our risk assessment capabilities, to ensure a focused approach
Assess and strategize
Develop a tailored PQC strategy with quantum resistant encryption algorithms.
Leverage our PKI expertise to develop a PQC migration strategy, balancing security, efficiency, and integrations
Navigate implementation
Transition smoothly to quantum-safe solutions.
Seamlessly implement automated quantum-safe solutions and services, ensuring a smooth and secure transition to PQC
Track and manage
Adapt to evolving standards with built-in crypto agility in your security DNA.
Stay agile with continuous monitoring and management solutions, and the latest standards and best practices
Sectigo Certificate Manager: Your partner in quantum readiness
Sectigo leads the way with our Q.U.A.N.T. strategy, meticulously designed to support you through every stage of preparing for the quantum era. At the heart of this approach is Sectigo Certificate Manager (SCM), offering comprehensive certificate lifecycle management tools. SCM plays a pivotal role in the quantum readiness journey. The platform enables a smooth and secure transition to quantum-safe cryptography, ensuring your organization stays ahead of emerging threats and technological advancements.
SCM’s Discovery and Visibility capabilities offer an unrivaled overview of your current digital certificate landscape, identifying which certificates require quantum-resistant algorithms. Understanding your existing cryptographic assets is the first step towards quantum resilience.
The 'harvest now, decrypt later' threat is real and immediate. Sectigo Certificate Manager will enable a proactive defense by identifying potential vulnerabilities after comprehensive discovery. Prioritize and strengthen your protections now to secure your data for the future.
Sectigo goes beyond mere tools; as a leader in the PKI industry we partner with you to create a Proof of Concept for a private CA that is quantum-ready. Leverage hybrid certificates to support a phased rollout of PQC while maintaining backward compatibility across your infrastructure with our team by your side.
Sectigo Certificate Manager streamlines your move to quantum-safe cryptography through intelligent automation and seamless integration. Automate certificate updates and meet evolving compliance needs with minimal effort. Our flexible integration tools adapt smoothly to your existing systems, making the transition to quantum-safe algorithms efficient and disruption-free.
SCM is your solution to achieving and maintaining crypto agility. As standardization processes evolve, our tools help you stay ahead, aligning your certificate lifecycle management practices with tomorrow’s quantum security requirements.
Introducing Sectigo PQC Labs
Industry’s first post-quantum cryptographic sandbox to meet NIST’s full PQC standards
The Sectigo PQC Labs environment is a key element in Sectigo’s quantum readiness strategy, empowering organizations to explore post-quantum cryptography in a secure, controlled setting. This testing environment provides a secure space for experimenting with and learning about quantum-resistant cryptography.
Key features of the Sectigo PQC Labs environment:
PQC certificates
Generate post-quantum certificates in adherence to x509v3 standards signed by the PQC private CA.
Safe testing environment
Leverage a secure web portal to simulate certificate creation and issuance. Operate in a sandbox environment isolated from live systems, ensuring no disruption to production.
Educational tools & user-friendly interface
Access demos and resources to deepen your understanding of quantum resistant cryptography and its applications within modern PKI infrastructures.
Sectigo and Crypto4A: a quantum leap in security
Sectigo and Crypto4A have partnered to seamlessly extend secure cryptographic operations from advanced hardware security modules (HSMs) to private CAs within Sectigo PQC Labs. This collaboration establishes a fully secure cryptographic chain designed to defend against current threats and future quantum computing challenges. Leveraging Crypto4A’s state-of-the-art HSMs, Sectigo PQC Labs provides an integrated environment for generating, managing, and securely storing quantum-resistant cryptographic keys. Together, they ensure robust protection at every stage of the cryptographic lifecycle, from key creation to certificate issuance, offering a comprehensive solution against evolving quantum risks.
Build your post-quantum readiness strategy with Sectigo PQC Labs
Quantum resource library
Whether you are a crypto veteran or quantum curious, our knowledge hub equips you with the resources to confidently steer your organization through all the postquantum developments. Dive in and let Sectigo be your guide on the path to a quantum-safe future.
Read all our resources around PQC
Listen to the Root Causes podcast:
Episode 460
The State of PQC with Michele Mosca
Episode 455
PQC Standardization in IETF
Episode 449
What Is a Quantum-safe HSM?
Read our blogs:
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