Practical Roadmap for Quantum-Safe Security Transition

This guide outlines a strategic roadmap for organizations to transition to quantum-safe security in response to the emerging threats posed by quantum computing. The document details the significant challenges involved in this multi-year migration, which typically spans three to five years and encompasses organizational, operational, and technical aspects. It emphasizes the need for executive leaders to secure board-level investment by focusing on compliance exposure and the long-term value of data. The guide highlights the urgency of addressing vulnerabilities in secure communications, identity management, and infrastructure due to the anticipated arrival of quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption methods. It also discusses regulatory compliance timelines set by agencies such as the NSA and NIST, which mandate the adoption of post-quantum cryptography. The document provides a phased approach to facilitate the transition, emphasizing the importance of cryptographic agility and the need for organizations to proactively assess and modernize their cryptographic infrastructure to mitigate risks associated with quantum threats.