Sectigo Launches First Industry Sandbox for NIST-Compliant Postquantum Cryptography Testing
Sectigo has launched PQC Labs, the industry's first postquantum cryptographic sandbox that fully complies with NIST's postquantum standards. This platform, developed in collaboration with Crypto4A, addresses the growing need for quantum-safe cryptography testing and validation.
Organizations face two critical quantum computing threats:
- Harvest Now, Decrypt Later Attacks: Attackers collect encrypted data today to decrypt it once quantum computers become capable
- Long-Lived Private Digital Signatures: Systems requiring long-term authenticity and integrity are increasingly vulnerable without PQC adoption
Sectigo PQC Labs offers three key capabilities:
- A secure sandbox environment for testing PQC assets and issuing certificates
- Educational tools for understanding PQC integration with existing PKI
- Strategic planning resources for quantum readiness
The platform is powered by Crypto4A's quantum-safe Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), the first to meet NIST's postquantum standards for generating and managing cryptographic keys.
Important Timeline:
- NIST plans to deprecate current cryptographic algorithms by 2030
- Complete ban on current encryption protocols by 2035
Organizations can use Sectigo PQC Labs alongside the QUANT (Quantum-resistant, Uncover, Assess, Navigate, Track) readiness strategy to prepare for quantum computing challenges.
The platform enables organizations to:
- Test and validate postquantum cryptographic certificates
- Safely explore quantum-resistant solutions
- Develop practical transition strategies
- Create implementation roadmaps
- Mitigate future quantum computing risks
This initiative represents a critical step in helping organizations secure their digital assets against emerging quantum threats while maintaining compliance with evolving cryptographic standards.
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