DigiCert launched DigiCert Quantum Central to help enterprises manage and track post-quantum cryptography readiness, according to an announcement by the company. The platform consolidates cryptographic data, enforces organizational security policies, and supports remediation workflows through integrations with tools like Jira.
Enterprise PQC Readiness Platforms and Centralized Visibility
Quantum Central operates as part of the DigiCert ONE platform, moving organizations from discovery to active management of cryptographic risks. According to Kevin Hilscher, Senior Director of Product Management at DigiCert, coordinating actions across legacy systems and fragmented data presents the main challenge for enterprises. The platform addresses this by gathering data from network scans, key vaults, certificate lifecycle tools, and software bills of materials into a unified inventory.
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Quantum Central includes an inventory-aware AI assistant designed to help security teams interpret findings and identify practical next steps for their cryptographic exposure.
Remediation Workflows and Policy Enforcement
Security and compliance teams can define policies based on industry standards and regulatory guidance within Quantum Central. When the platform identifies policy violations, it converts them into recommended actions and triggers change requests via Jira or DigiCert Trust Lifecycle Manager. Jennifer Glenn, Research Director for Information and Data Security at IDC, noted that connecting cryptographic discovery with business context and policy provides enterprises with a practical operating model for the multiyear transition to quantum-safe cryptography.
Hybrid Cryptography Strategies and Deployment Approaches
Organizations preparing for post-quantum standards frequently utilize hybrid approaches that combine classical algorithms like RSA or ECC with post-quantum cryptography algorithms. Hybrid key exchanges secure the TLS handshake so session keys remain protected unless both algorithms fail. Meanwhile, hybrid certificates bind both a classical and a post-quantum public key to a single identity within one certificate. DigiCert advises deploying hybrid key exchanges for external network connections using TLS while testing hybrid or pure certificates in production environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DigiCert Quantum Central?
DigiCert Quantum Central is a platform for managing enterprise post-quantum cryptography readiness, offering centralized inventories, policy enforcement, and remediation workflows.
How do hybrid key exchanges work?
Hybrid key exchanges combine classical and post-quantum algorithms during a TLS handshake, ensuring session keys remain secure unless both algorithms fail.
What tools integrate with Quantum Central?
The platform integrates with external systems like Jira and DigiCert Trust Lifecycle Manager to automate remediation and certificate actions.
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