PQC Roadmap & Adoption Playbook

Summary

The PQC Roadmap & Adoption Playbook provides a comprehensive guide for organizations preparing for the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). As quantum computing advances, traditional public-key cryptographic systems such as RSA and elliptic-curve cryptography face obsolescence, exposing long-lived data and digital trust mechanisms to new risks. This report addresses the urgent need for enterprises to assess their cryptographic landscape, develop crypto-agile architectures, and align with emerging quantum-resistant standards like those formalized by NIST (ML-KEM, ML-DSA, SLH-DSA). The playbook outlines the multi-year transformation required for PQC adoption, spanning applications, infrastructure, identities, and third-party ecosystems. It details the phases of quantum readiness, from discovery and inventory of cryptographic assets to designing migration roadmaps, executing controlled transitions, and achieving adaptive, quantum-safe operations. The report also examines global adoption patterns, the evolving standards landscape, and the critical role of vendor and ecosystem alignment. Key questions explored include: What are the immediate risks posed by quantum computing to current cryptographic systems? How should organizations prioritize migration efforts and vendor selection? What capabilities define a quantum-ready enterprise? Which managed service models and vendor categories are shaping the PQC ecosystem? The report serves as a strategic resource for CXOs, security leaders, and technology decision-makers seeking to reduce long-term quantum risk and ensure trust resilience.