IBM announced a comprehensive set of tools and capabilities that couple with its deep security expertise at its annual Think conference in Orlando, Florida.
“As the era of quantum computing quickly approaches reality, it is imperative that quantum-safe technologies are also deployed to protect today's classical systems and data,” said Patrick Moorhead, CEO and founder of Moor Insights & Strategy, in an IBM news release.
This technology, called IBM Quantum Safe, was created as an end-to-end solution to be made available as organizations, including governmental agencies, prepare their quantum-safe journey toward the post-quantum era, the release reported.
Quantum technology is developing quickly as Quantum systems are on the road to addressing unresolved issues that will be advantageous to industry and science, according to the release. But this development also introduces security vulnerabilities.
As their technology develops, Quantum computers will eventually be able to circumvent the most common security measures in use today. IBM has created IBM Quantum Safe technology by utilizing its significant knowledge in cryptography, quantum computing, and critical infrastructure in response to this risk.
“Our new suite of quantum-safe technologies and milestones laid out on our roadmap is designed for the continuous evolution of post-quantum security in tandem with useful quantum computing, including solutions to help industries navigate this shift effectively and easily,” said Ray Harishankar, IBM fellow and lead for IBM Quantum Safe technology.
With the help of IBM Quantum Safe Explorer, clients can use this set of capabilities to scan source and object code for cryptographic assets, dependencies and vulnerabilities and create a cryptography bill of materials (CBOM), the release reported. Teams can view and collect potential risks in a single area thanks to this.
To prioritize risks, IBM Quantum Safe Advisor evaluates cryptographic posture and compliance and enables the establishment of a dynamic or operational picture of the cryptographic inventory. Companies can understand the potential effects on systems and assets as they prepare to deploy quantum-safe solutions by using IBM Quantum Safe Remediator to deploy and test best practice-based quantum-safe remediation patterns.
