DigiCert, a global provider of digital trust, announced open registration for its annual World Quantum Readiness Day virtual event, which takes place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
The company is also accepting submissions for its Quantum Readiness Awards. Both initiatives spotlight the critical need for current security infrastructures to adapt to the imminent reality of quantum computing.
Adopt PQC standards
World Quantum Readiness Day is a catalyst for action, urging enterprises and governments worldwide
World Quantum Readiness Day is a catalyst for action, urging enterprises and governments worldwide to evaluate their preparedness for the emerging quantum era.
It highlights the growing urgency to adopt post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards and provides a playbook to help organizations defend against future quantum-enabled threats.
Transformative advancements
“Quantum computing has the potential to unlock transformative advancements across industries, but it also requires a fundamental rethink of our cybersecurity foundations,” said Deepika Chauhan, Chief Product Officer at DigiCert.
Deepika Chauhan adds, “World Quantum Readiness Day isn’t just a date on the calendar — it’s a starting point for a global conversation about the urgent need for collective action to secure our quantum future.”
Quantum Readiness Awards
Quantum Readiness Awards were created to celebrate organizations that are leading the charge
The Quantum Readiness Awards were created to celebrate organizations that are leading the charge in quantum preparedness.
These pioneers are setting the standard for what it means to be quantum-ready, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the challenges that quantum computing presents.
Judges for the Quantum Readiness Awards
- Bill Newhouse, Cybersecurity Engineer & Project Lead, National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, NIST
- Dr. Ali El Kaafarani, CEO, PQShield
- Alan Shimel, CEO, TechStrong Group
- Blair Canavan, Director, Alliances –PQC Portfolio, Thales
- Tim Hollebeek, Industry Technology Strategist, DigiCert
Transition to quantum-ready security
DigiCert is championing a collaborative approach to build a quantum-resilient future.
By working closely with industry pioneers and harnessing collective expertise, DigiCert is helping drive a broad, coordinated transition to quantum-ready security — mitigating risk and preserving trust in the increasingly digital world.
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