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Is your business quantum-ready?

Quantum computing is reshaping how we solve problems. It doesn't just compute faster; it thinks differently. From simulating molecules for drug discovery to optimizing global supply chains, quantum unlocks possibilities that were once out of reach. 

It will also accelerate AI, revealing patterns in massive datasets to drive breakthroughs in climate modeling, medicine and more.

This isn't a distant future. Quantum is the most significant computational shift of the 21st century. 

For CIOs and CISOs, quantum readiness is a strategic investment to position your enterprise as leaders.

What quantum readiness means

Quantum readiness goes beyond technical fixes. It's about building cryptographic agility—systems that can adapt quickly to new standards. This is essential for managing the explosion of connected devices, shorter certificate lifespans and future cryptographic threats.

Organizations that act now gain a clear advantage over those waiting for a deadline. They're ready to pivot, not scramble.

The threat is already here

The most urgent risk is "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" (HNDL). Threat actors are collecting encrypted data (financial records, IP, healthcare information) knowing they can decrypt it once quantum computers mature.

So how do you protect data from a threat that hasn't fully arrived?

The good news: we're not starting from scratch. Experts have spent nearly a decade developing quantum-safe encryption. These standards are approved and available. 

The solution is not to panic, but planning. Crypto-agility means building systems that can swap old encryption for new. 

Start now, and your data stays secure for decades.

The path to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) 

Secure your data. Ensure organizational resilience.  

Transitioning to quantum-resistant encryption isn't a patch. It's a full-scale migration. It touches applications, networks, IoT and data centers. WWT provides the guidance to make this shift seamless, secure and compliant.

Our approach

  1. Discovery & Inventory ("Crypto-Census")
    We scan your enterprise to identify every cryptographic algorithm, key and certificate in use.
  2. Risk Analysis & Prioritization
    We assess data sensitivity and shelf-life to prioritize assets most vulnerable to HNDL attacks.
  3. Roadmap & Architecture Design (Crypto-Agility)
    We build future-ready systems using NIST-approved PQC algorithms, designed to adapt without full replacements.
  4. Managed Implementation & Testing
    We manage vendor coordination, library updates and sandbox testing to ensure performance and stability.

Make quantum readiness a strategic priority  

Quantum threats are complex but solvable. We help you turn abstract risks into a practical resilience program. Our tools empower leaders to communicate PQC readiness as a board-level initiative.

Quantum readiness insights

Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest developments in quantum security.
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Post-Quantum Cryptography in Carrier Core Routing

Core routing has the hardest post-quantum migration in networking. This note gives network architects and infrastructure leaders a clear read on where Cisco, HPE Networking, and Nokia stand on PQC today, plus the near-term actions that protect backbone traffic now.
WWT Research
•Sep 7, 2026

Post-Quantum Cryptography on WAN Technologies

For the network architects and engineers who run global WANs, post-quantum cryptography is now a deployment decision. This note covers NIST's finalized algorithms, current SD-WAN vendor readiness, performance versus classical cryptography, hybrid implementation guidance and a phased, WAN-first migration strategy.
WWT Research
•Jul 28, 2026
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Accelerate Your Migration to Quantum-Safe Cryptography

As adversaries stockpile encrypted data and quantum capabilities advance, organizations face a shrinking window to act. Learn what's at risk and how early movers can gain an advantage by starting their migration to quantum-safe cryptography now
WWT Research
•Dec 3, 2025
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Post-Quantum Cryptography Support in the Campus LAN

Discover why MACsec-enabled campus networks are exposed to quantum threats, despite using AES encryption, and what organizations can do about it.
WWT Research
•Jul 2, 2026

Demystify the quantum threat

This executive and technical workshop demystifies quantum threats, identifies cryptographic gaps and benchmarks your agility using the WWT PQC Readiness Scorecard. You'll leave with a multi-month action plan and a framework to communicate your strategy to stakeholders.

Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Readiness Workshop

This workshop is an executive and technical workshop for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) readiness. It demystifies the quantum threat, identifies cryptographic weaknesses across the enterprise, and benchmarks current agility using the WWT PQC Readiness Scorecard. Participants will leave with a practical multi-month action plan and the framework to communicate the PQC strategy to the board, securing long-term data resilience.
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Naasief EdrossSr Dir, Practice
Ricky BoydTechnical Solutions Arch III
Dominic GrecoDir, Practice
Richard ThomasField CTO, Global Cyber
Chuck SuterTechnical Solutions Arch II
Erik CrimTechnical Solutions Architect II
Chris RobertsPrincipal Solutions Architect

Quantum Readiness

Quantum readiness is the proactive process of building systemic cryptographic resilience and agility, enabling organizations to adapt quickly to new security standards and protect long-term data against emerging quantum threats.

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