The Post-Quantum Readiness Race Is On: Five Actions Security Leaders Can Take to Accelerate Crypto Agility
The threat to today's encryption isn't waiting for quantum computers to arrive. Attackers are already executing "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" strategies, collecting encrypted data they intend to decrypt in the future and putting sensitive information with long-term value at risk today. Meanwhile, shrinking certificate lifecycles, Certificate Authority distrust, and growing cryptographic sprawl are exposing gaps in how organizations manage and protect their cryptographic infrastructure.
The coming Cryptographic Reset will require more than replacing vulnerable algorithms. Security leaders need to know where their organization is exposed, which systems and data to protect first, and how to modernize their cryptographic infrastructure without disrupting business operations. The challenge is turning that urgency into a practical plan.
Join cybersecurity experts in this ISMG webinar presented by Palo Alto Networks to explore five actionable steps CISOs can take now to reduce cryptographic risk, prioritize post-quantum migration, strengthen digital trust, and build the cryptographic agility needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.
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Key Takeaways
- Cryptographic Inventory: Discover and map hidden certificates, keys, and algorithms across your enterprise.
- Risk Prioritization: Identify exposure to Harvest-Now, Decrypt-Later threats and short-lifecycle certificates.
- Crypto Agility Framework: Build an adaptable infrastructure to swap algorithms without breaking operations.
- Executive Action Plan: Move from passive quantum awareness to a multi-year CISO roadmap.