DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025
Registration is now open for DigiCert's World Quantum Readiness Day virtual event, which aims to provide enterprises and governments with insights into evaluating their readiness for the anticipated era of quantum computing.
The World Quantum Readiness Day virtual event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
According to DigiCert, the event will address the pressing need for organisations to modernise their security systems in response to rapid advancements in quantum computing technology.
Security landscape shift
In addition to the event, DigiCert has announced the re-launch of its Quantum Readiness Awards. Now in their second year, the awards are intended to recognise organisations that are demonstrating leadership and commitment to quantum security preparedness.
DigiCert stated that the awards aim to highlight the organisations taking proactive steps to address the security challenges presented by quantum computing.
Speaking about the announced initiatives, Deepika Chauhan, Chief Product Officer at DigiCert, said:
"Quantum computing has the potential to unlock transformative advancements across industries, but it also requires a fundamental rethink of our cybersecurity foundations. World Quantum Readiness Day isn't just a date on the calendar - it's the continuation of a global conversation about the urgent need for collective action to secure our quantum future."
Quantum computers are expected to enable new capabilities, but they also pose a risk to existing cryptographic techniques that protect sensitive information.
DigiCert's event is intended to serve as a catalyst, advocating for the adoption of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards and offering guidance for organisations preparing for quantum-enabled threats.
Awards and recognition
The Quantum Readiness Awards were established to recognise organisations considered to be at the forefront of quantum security planning. DigiCert noted that recipients of the awards are viewed as exemplars of quantum readiness, displaying a thorough understanding of the risks and demands associated with quantum computing.
An independent panel will judge the 2025 Quantum Readiness Awards. The judges include Hugh Thompson, Chairman of RSAC; Bill Newhouse, Cybersecurity Engineer and Project Lead at the National Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, NIST; Dr. Ali El Kaafarani, CEO of PQShield; Alan Shimel, CEO of TechStrong Group; Blair Canavan, Director of Alliances – PQC Portfolio at Thales; and Tim Hollebeek, Industry Technology Strategist at DigiCert.
Industry collaboration
DigiCert highlighted its collaborative approach, emphasising the importance of joint efforts between industry stakeholders to establish systems resilient to quantum threats. Through partnerships and shared expertise, DigiCert indicated its intention to facilitate a coordinated transition to quantum-secure infrastructure.
Chauhan underscored the aim of World Quantum Readiness Day in fostering a wider conversation among enterprises, governments, and industry leaders globally.
Participation in the event and awards is intended to raise awareness and encourage the deployment of security measures tailored for a quantum future.
Preparing for quantum
DigiCert has also made resources available, including results from its Trust Pulse Survey exploring the quantum readiness gap, as well as informational materials like the eBook "Post Quantum Cryptography for Dummies" and a Post-Quantum Cryptography Sandbox operated by DigiCert Labs. These resources are intended to assist organisations in evaluating their preparedness and in understanding post-quantum cryptography's impact on digital trust.
DigiCert stressed the ongoing need for organisations to assess their existing security frameworks.
With quantum computing technology evolving, experts have cautioned that widely used encryption methods could become vulnerable to advanced computational attacks, necessitating a shift to newer cryptographic techniques designed for quantum resistance.
The registration for World Quantum Readiness Day is now available to enterprises, governments, and interested stakeholders seeking to learn about and prepare for the foreseeable impacts of quantum technology on digital trust and security.
