On the Point: DigiCert’s report reveals a significant gap between enterprises’ quantum security roadmaps and their current implementation status.
While many organizations are planning the transition to quantum-safe encryption, DigiCert’s “Quantum Readiness Outlook” report shows considerable delays in actual implementation. CISOs must prepare for lengthy migration processes.
The “Quantum Readiness Outlook” report from DigiCert documents a widespread phenomenon in the cybersecurity landscape: while strategic plans exist for migrating to quantum-resistant encryption methods, practical implementation is progressing significantly more slowly than planned.
For CISOs, this finding represents a reality check of their own post-quantum strategies. The study examines the extent to which organizations are actually transitioning their infrastructure, systems and processes to quantum-safe cryptography – not just in theory, but in production environments. The delay between planning and operational implementation appears to be a systemic problem across industries and enterprise sizes.
The reasons for this discrepancy are manifold: complexity of legacy systems, lack of standardization in post-quantum algorithms, insufficient resources, and the challenge of not disrupting critical business processes during migration. CISOs should use this report as an opportunity to review their current quantum security roadmaps and set realistic milestones rather than relying on optimistic timeframes.
Source: itwelt.at · Published July 27, 2026
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