World Quantum Readiness Day highlights the need for organizations to begin preparing for advances in quantum computing. The perspectives below explain why that work needs to start now, from identifying vulnerable cryptography to preparing long-life systems for evolving security standards.
Carlos Moreira, CEO of SEALSQ and WISeKey
“World Quantum Readiness Day is an important reminder that the conversation needs to move from awareness to implementation, perhaps now more than ever as the countdown to Q-Day grows shorter. Organizations have spent years discussing the potential impact of quantum computing, but many of the systems being designed and deployed today will still be operating well into the quantum era.
Readiness must extend beyond servers and software. Vehicles, medical devices, industrial equipment and critical infrastructure can remain in service for 10, 15 or even 20 years, and the security decisions made at the semiconductor level today may determine whether those systems can adapt later. Organizations should be identifying where cryptography is embedded, prioritizing long-life assets and building cryptographic agility and hardware-based trust into their technology roadmaps now.
The transition will take years, which is exactly why practical implementation needs to begin today. Quantum readiness means ensuring the devices, networks and infrastructure we are building now can remain trusted as cryptographic standards continue to evolve.”
Arjun Kudinoor, Quantum Security Advisor at Protegrity and MIT PhD candidate
“World Quantum Readiness Day is an opportunity to recognize the need to begin preparing for quantum computing before it is fully mature. Fault-tolerant quantum computing will bring significant changes in the way organizations protect and compute on data, and those who delay preparation may find themselves vulnerable to potential risks and opportunities.
An immediate priority for leaders is cybersecurity. Organizations can begin by identifying vulnerable systems and migrating to post-quantum cryptography, starting with their highest-priority and most publicly accessible systems. Quantum- and PQC-literate teams can then develop concrete roadmaps to inform future decisions and ensure that budgets include the people and resources needed for this work.
Preparing for quantum computing starts with understanding the technology and its potential impacts. Organizations need enough knowledge to distinguish meaningful progress from hype and avoid rushed decision making. Firms with strong technical teams, quantum-related budgets and executives who are willing to plan for the adoption of post-quantum technologies will be best positioned for future developments.”
Together, these perspectives show that quantum readiness depends on decisions made well before quantum systems are fully mature. Since technology deployed today may remain in service for decades, organizations need to connect near-term cryptographic assessments with longer-term plans for adaptable hardware, trained teams and sustained investment.
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