Post-Quantum
Cryptography Readiness
Why your organization must act before regulators and attackers do.
01 The Quantum Threat Timeline
Adversaries are already harvesting encrypted data.
Regulators demand demonstrable quantum-readiness.
Quantum computers can break today's public-key cryptography.
R-Day arrives before Q-Day: you must be ready before regulators and attackers force the issue.
02 Quantum Breaks Identity and Trust First
Still Strong
- AES-256 and modern symmetric crypto
- Data-at-rest encryption
At Risk
- RSA & ECC public-key algorithms
- Digital signatures and certificates
- PKI, authentication, and identity
03 Three Reasons to Act Now
1. Harvest Now, Decrypt Later
Attackers are already collecting today's encrypted traffic. If your data must remain confidential beyond the 2030s, you're already in the risk window.
2. Compliance and Regulatory Pressure
Regulators and customers will demand proof of quantum-readiness. Expect audits, contract requirements, and cyber insurance scrutiny.
3. Migration Takes Years
Post-quantum migration is a multi-year transformation, not a last-minute patch. Applications, PKI, vendors, and legacy systems must all be addressed.
04 NodeZro's 5-Phase Transformation Methodology
DISCOVER
Map your complete external cryptographic surface in hours, not weeks.
IDENTIFY GAPS
Prioritize risks by exposure, criticality, and TLS posture.
ANALYZE ROOT CAUSES
Explain why gaps exist: legacy tech, third parties, or process failures.
ESTABLISH GOVERNANCE
Assign ownership, integrate policies, and monitor continuously.
ENSURE COMPLIANCE
Align with NIST and regulatory timelines with audit-ready evidence.
05 Your Path to Quantum-Readiness
Discovery & Assessment
- Automated cryptographic discovery across domains
- Identify Tier 1 assets and critical certificates
- Produce a prioritized quantum-readiness assessment
Tactical Execution
- Migrate Tier 1 endpoints to modern TLS (e.g., TLS 1.3)
- Improve certificate hygiene & replace weak algorithms
- Engage critical vendors on PQC and hybrid support
Hybrid PQC Deployment
- Deploy hybrid certificates (PQC + classical)
- Run compatibility testing across critical systems
- Scale certificate lifecycle automation
Full PQC Migration
- Retire vulnerable public-key algorithms where possible
- Ensure end-to-end PQC coverage for key workflows
- Demonstrate compliance and readiness
Cryptographic Agility
- Design architectures assuming algorithms will change
- Continuously monitor cryptographic posture
- Adapt quickly to new standards and threats
06 Critical Success Factor: Automated Certificates
Manual certificate management cannot scale for post-quantum cryptography. Larger keys, more frequent rotations, and complex hybrid deployments demand automation.
NodeZro's Namespace Command Center uses specialized AI agents for zero-integration discovery, risk scoring, and continuous insights across your external namespace.
Automated certificate lifecycle management is mandatory at PQC scale.07 Three Actions to Start This Quarter
Run a Quantum-Readiness Assessment
Baseline your TLS, certificates, and cryptographic posture across your external namespace.
Brief Your Leadership Team
Explain R-Day vs Q-Day, HNDL risk, and why PQC migration is a strategic multi-year program.
Engage Your Top 5 Critical Vendors
Ask for their PQC roadmap, TLS 1.3 timelines, and support for hybrid post-quantum certificates and automation.
08 What Success Looks Like
09 Key Standards & Industry References
"Quantum computing will render traditional cryptography unsafe by 2029. It's worth starting the post-quantum cryptography transition now."
Gartner: Begin Transitioning to Post-Quantum Cryptography Now →- BPI Quantum: Industry readiness tracking.
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TLS Lifespans Reducing to 47 Days
(Ref: CA/B Forum Ballot SC-085)