The Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition (PQCC) has released a strategic roadmap to guide organizations in transitioning from classical to quantum-resistant cryptographic systems. As quantum computing capabilities advance, the roadmap emphasizes proactive planning to mitigate long-term data security risks associated with cryptographically relevant quantum computers.
Structured into four implementation categories—Preparation, Baseline Understanding, Planning and Execution, and Monitoring and Evaluation—the roadmap details activities such as inventorying cryptographic assets, assigning migration leads, prioritizing systems for upgrade, and aligning stakeholders across technical and operational domains. Each activity includes actionable steps, recommended tools, and desired outcomes to support customized adoption strategies across organizations of varying size and sector.
The document emphasizes the urgency of PQC adoption for organizations managing long-lived or sensitive data, particularly in light of “harvest now, decrypt later” threats. It also provides guidance on establishing vendor engagement, cryptographic bill of materials (CBOM) creation, and incorporating cryptographic agility into procurement and system updates.
By offering detailed implementation guidance alongside discovery and evaluation tools, the roadmap enables entities to identify cryptographic dependencies, allocate budgets, and begin phased migration toward NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptographic algorithms. The document acknowledges differing organizational readiness levels, recommending either urgent or regular adoption timelines based on risk exposure and asset sensitivity.
The original roadmap can be accessed through PQCC here or downloaded as a PDF here.
May 29, 2025
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