Crypto-Agility Is the Essential Foundation Securing Digital Business

This IDC Perspective discusses crypto-agility, which is crucial for securing digital businesses, enabling them to swiftly adapt cryptographic methods without a significant infrastructure overhaul. As digital infrastructures grow and quantum computing advances, organizations must prepare for post-quantum encryption. Implementing a crypto-agile framework involves asset inventory, defined goals, centralized management, and continuous tuning. This approach not only enhances security but also offers benefits such as automation, resource savings, and improved compliance, ensuring businesses remain resilient and prepared for future cryptographic challenges."Crypto-agility is the cornerstone of securing digital businesses, ensuring resilience against evolving threats, and preparing for a quantum future," said Jennifer Glenn, research director for IDC's Security and Trust Group. "It doesn't need to be all or nothing. Organizations can reap many benefits from implementing a crypto-agile infrastructure even if it only covers a portion of their assets."