DigiCert Establishes World Quantum Readiness Day to Propel Global Organizations Toward Future-Proof Security
May 02 2024 - 9:05AM
DigiCert, a leading global provider of digital trust, today
announced the first World Quantum Readiness Day, which will take
place on September 26, 2024. This initiative aims to spotlight the
critical need for current security infrastructures to adapt to the
imminent reality of quantum computing.
Quantum computing
promises unparalleled computational power and will transform
industries by making certain tasks exponentially faster. However,
this leap forward also presents significant challenges to
contemporary cryptographic standards. NIST has warned that quantum
computing could compromise existing cryptographic algorithms used
to secure data. As such, organizations need to adopt a proactive
stance on quantum readiness to safeguard against potential
attacks.
World Quantum Readiness
Day serves as a moment for reflection and action, urging
enterprises and governments worldwide to assess their preparedness
for the nascent quantum era. It underscores the urgency of adopting
post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards, which are currently
being developed by leading institutions such as NIST to protect
against future quantum-related vulnerabilities.
DigiCert is at the
forefront of this movement, supporting a collaborative approach to
foster a quantum-resilient future. By aligning with industry
leaders and leveraging collective expertise, DigiCert aims to lead
a comprehensive shift toward quantum readiness, mitigating risks
and ensuring continued security in the digital landscape.
"Quantum computing holds
the key to unlocking new horizons across various sectors, but it
also demands a fundamental reevaluation of our cybersecurity
frameworks," said Deepika Chauhan, Chief Product
Officer, DigiCert. "With World Quantum Readiness Day,
we're not just marking a date on the calendar; we're beginning a
global dialogue on the necessity of immediate, concerted action to
embrace and secure our quantum future."
As organizations navigate
the complexities of quantum computing, DigiCert remains committed
to providing guidance, resources, and solutions that pave the way
for seamless and secure adaptation to post-quantum
realities.
Join us in learning what
post-quantum readiness looks like and take a step toward
safeguarding the future of digital trust. Pre-register for the
World Quantum Readiness Day virtual event today:
https://www.digicert.com/world-quantum-readiness-day
Resources:
- Check out Quantum Insights to learn about PQC’s impact on
Digital Trust
- Get the report: Ponemon Institute’s Preparing for a
Quantum-Safe Future
- Visit DigiCert Labs’ Post-Quantum Cryptography Sandbox, a
virtual environment that facilitates research, testing, and
experimentation with post-quantum cryptographic
algorithms.
About
DigiCert DigiCert is a leading global provider of digital
trust, enabling individuals and businesses to engage online with
the confidence that their footprint in the digital world is
secure. DigiCert® ONE, the platform for digital trust, provides
organizations with centralized visibility and control over a broad
range of public and private trust needs, securing websites,
enterprise access and communication, software, identity, content
and devices. DigiCert pairs its award-winning software with its
industry leadership in standards, support and operations, and is
the digital trust provider of choice for leading companies around
the world. For more information, visit www.digicert.com or
follow @digicert.
- Are you ready for quantum?
Christina Knittel
DigiCert
775-209-2461
christina.knittel@digicert.com