Turning Post-Quantum Plans Into Real Progress

Post-quantum cryptography is often framed as a future problem driven by emerging algorithms and distant timelines. In reality, most organizations struggle with PQC not because of quantum uncertainty, but because cryptography itself is hard to see, harder to change, and rarely operated as shared infrastructure. In this webinar, Keyfactor CTO Ted Shorter and Antti Ropponen, Executive Partner, IBM Cybersecurity Services, challenge the conventional PQC narrative. Rather than treating quantum readiness as a one-time migration, they explore how it exposes long-standing gaps in visibility, ownership, and operational discipline—gaps that already impact reliability, compliance, and the ability to change cryptography safely today. Drawing on IBM Consulting’s experience guiding large-scale cryptographic transformation and Keyfactor’s role as an operational control layer, the discussion focuses on how organizations can move from strategy to execution. The conversation centers on sequencing, enforceability, and sustainability—what it actually takes to make cryptographic change repeatable without disrupting the business. By the end of this session, participants will: Understand why many PQC programs fail to progress beyond planning, and how to avoid those traps Learn how operating cryptography as shared infrastructure changes what’s possible for PQC readiness See how inventory, risk-based prioritization, and automation matter more than early algorithm choices Gain clarity on the complementary roles of IBM Consulting and Keyfactor in turning cryptographic strategy into durable execution Leave with practical signals to assess real progress—beyond simply asking “are we quantum-safe?