Quantum readiness moves from blueprint to build as 2029 deadlines converge
Encryption that has quietly protected the internet for decades is approaching its expiration date. As quantum computing advances, enterprises face a once-in-a-generation rebuild of the cryptography sitting underneath every application, device and certificate they own. That work has shifted from debate to project plan, with organizations moving from planning to execution. Customers have worked…
Encryption, the bedrock of the internet, is facing an imminent threat as quantum computing rapidly approaches. As the date of 2029 nears, organizations are shifting from debate to action, recognizing that a once-in-a-generation rebuild of cryptographic systems is inevitable. Amit Sinha, CEO of DigiCert Inc., explains that this transition is akin to modernizing the foundations of a skyscraper, floor by floor, rather than attempting to construct the entire structure at once.
The challenge lies in the extensive scope of migration, touching every cryptographic asset within an enterprise, while teams often face underfunding. Sinha advises focusing on a well-defined inventory of critical assets, rather than striving for a perfect inventory. This "cryptographic posture" is essential for developing a risk assessment.
Shrinking certificate lifetimes are driving the need for automation, aligning with the 47-day mandate to achieve cryptographic agility. Essentially, crypto agility and post-quantum cryptography share the same overarching deadline of 2029, emphasizing the importance of starting the modernization process immediately.
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