Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition Unveils PQC Migration Roadmap

MCLEAN, Va. & BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition (PQCC) released its Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Migration Roadmap to assist organizations of all sizes in navigating the complexities of transitioning to quantum-safe cryptography.

“As quantum computing technology continues to advance, organizations cannot afford to delay preparing for these transformative changes and threats to their security,” said Wen Masters, vice president of cyber technologies, MITRE.

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“As quantum computing technology continues to advance, organizations cannot afford to delay preparing for these transformative changes and threats to their security,” said Wen Masters, vice president of cyber technologies, MITRE. "This roadmap empowers CIOs (chief information officers) and CISOs (chief information security officers) to act decisively, taking proactive steps to protect sensitive data now and in the future.”

Key features of the PQC Migration Roadmap include:

• Preparation: Learn how to identify relevant stakeholders, assess vulnerabilities, and align organizational goals with migration timelines.
• Baseline Understanding: Develop an inventory of cryptographic assets and prioritize critical resources.
• Planning and Execution: Acquire or develop quantum-safe solutions and implement them with precision.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish robust tracking measures and continuously assess cryptographic security as quantum threats evolve.

Building on the National Institute of Standards and Technology PQC standards and the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence PQC migration project, the coalition’s roadmap allows organizations to quickly and easily tailor a PQC Roadmap for their own needs based on the shared experiences of the PQCC members.

“I’m overjoyed to see the coalition come together to create this roadmap that anyone can use to accelerate their own PQC migration,” said Matt Mickelson, lead coordinator of the PQC Coalition and senior cyber principal for science and technology, MITRE.

Download the PQC Migration Roadmap to gain insights into how your organization can prepare for the future of quantum-safe security. For more updates, visit PQCC.org to see the state of the migration on the PQC heatmap, and look for a tailorable PQC inventory workbook tool to be released soon.

Organizations or individuals that wish to participate in the coalition can visit PQCC.org or contact pqcc-registration-list@mitre.org.

About the Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition

The PQCC is a global community of technologists, researchers, and cybersecurity experts dedicated to providing critical outreach and education to support PQC migration and to bolster efforts to establish and implement interoperable standards and technology. Founded by IBM Quantum, Microsoft, MITRE, PQShield, and SandboxAQ, the coalition brings together more than 125 leading contributors from diverse organizations working to secure the digital landscape.

About MITRE

MITRE’s mission-driven teams are dedicated to driving solutions to our nation’s most pressing challenges. As a not-for-profit research and development organization, MITRE’s staff leverage our unique multi-sponsor vantage point, systems expertise, and innovative solutions to ensure the health, prosperity, and security of our nation.