With rapid progress toward large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing, organizations need to start taking steps to safeguard their data. In this context, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), a global leader in cybersecurity, has announced a partnership with IBM to introduce the Quantum-Safe Readiness solution. This initiative aims to help businesses assess their level of cryptographic exposure, understand the risks posed by quantum computing, and accelerate their transition to a secure environment against these emerging technologies.
The solution combines IBM’s Quantum Safe Transformation services with Palo Alto Networks’ network-level cryptographic intelligence capabilities embedded in their security platforms. This integration will enable organizations to gain a comprehensive and actionable view of their cryptographic posture in hybrid environments, facilitating a faster and more efficient preparation for the post-quantum era.
Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President of Network Security & AI Products at Palo Alto Networks
“Our customers need a comprehensive and practical roadmap toward a quantum-safe future, along with experts to help them implement it. This partnership provides exactly that by integrating the deep cryptographic visibility and unique cipher translation capabilities of our platform with IBM’s renowned quantum-safe services. Our cutting-edge solution can immediately identify the cryptographic risk posed by relevant quantum computers to an organization and apply controls to protect its most vulnerable assets today, giving them crucial time to execute a complete migration.”
A full migration to a quantum-safe environment is a complex transformation exercise that may require significant time and resources from companies; however, with effective planning and proactive preparation, organizations can mitigate and limit their exposure. This risk is amplified in the AI era, where massive datasets—often containing sensitive intellectual property and personal data—fuel new models. Protecting this data is essential, and organizations must start immediately on their path toward quantum-resistant security, safeguarding their future.
The joint Palo Alto Networks and IBM solution offers a practical and accelerated approach to quantum-safe preparedness. It begins with discovering and assessing quantum risk and moves toward large-scale quantum-safe remediation, utilizing Palo Alto Networks’ Quantum Readiness solution to create an extensive, automated inventory of cryptographic assets and uses across the organization’s networks. A key aspect is that the service will also include real-time protection through Palo Alto Networks’ Cipher Translation capability, which intercepts cryptography vulnerable to quantum attacks from any device or application and promptly updates communications to quantum-resistant algorithms. Finally, IBM Consulting Cybersecurity Services professionals will leverage this telemetry to map assets, analyze risks, and develop a strategic migration roadmap.
Mark Hughes, Global Managing Partner at IBM Consulting Cybersecurity Services
“Becoming ‘quantum safe’ is not a one-time event; it’s a strategic transformation at the enterprise scale. This collaboration with Palo Alto Networks is crucial because it provides the essential visibility and network control needed for that journey. Together, we are offering clients the strategic roadmap and technical controls necessary to manage their cryptographic transition, defend against ‘harvest-now, decrypt-later’ attacks, and build a secure foundation for innovation in the quantum era.”