The clock is ticking. By 2030, enterprises must implement post-quantum cryptography to meet NIST’s deadline—and the journey starts today.
While quantum computers powerful enough to crack current RSA and ECC encryption remain on the horizon, the threat is real enough that waiting means falling behind. Smart organizations are already laying the groundwork for quantum-safe encryption, building the crypto-agility they’ll need to pivot when the moment arrives.
AppViewX CEO Dino DiMarino recently outlined five critical trends shaping the post-quantum landscape in Forbes. Here we explore two of the five trends that demand immediate attention from IT security leaders:
Build Your Crypto-Agility Foundation Now
Forward-thinking enterprises aren’t waiting for the quantum threat to materialize—they’re investing in flexibility today. This proactive approach involves three key steps:
- Discovering cryptographic assets across your entire infrastructure
- Automating certificate management to handle the complexity ahead
- Designing systems that can seamlessly adopt quantum-safe encryption when needed
By building these capabilities now, organizations position themselves to adopt PQC smoothly when the pressure intensifies.
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Master the New Compliance Landscape
NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards aren’t just guidelines—they’re becoming mandates. Federal requirements and sector-specific regulations are creating a complex web of compliance obligations that organizations must navigate.
The good news? Early alignment with these standards does double duty: it strengthens your security posture today while demonstrating strategic foresight to stakeholders and regulators. Organizations that move early avoid the compliance rush and build competitive advantage.
The Path Forward
These two trends represent just the beginning. DiMarino’s full Forbes article explores additional critical insights around quantum-safe encryption implementation, hybrid testing approaches, DevSecOps integration, and strategic alignment with NIST standards.
Organizations that act now—investing in the right tools, processes, and expertise—will emerge from the quantum transition stronger and more competitive. Those that wait risk being caught flat-footed when quantum computing moves from theoretical threat to practical reality.
Read the complete Forbes article for all five trends and a comprehensive roadmap to quantum readiness.
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