In a context in which quantum computations are ceasing to be a future promise to become a real challenge for global cybersecurity, Commvault has announced the improvement of its post -surgery cryptography capabilities (PQC). The company, specialized in cyber resolved solutions for hybrid cloud environments, thus reinforces its commitment to long -term data protection against a new generation of digital threats.
These new functionalities are integrated into the Commvault Cloud platform and suppose the incorporation of the Hamming Quasi-Clyclic (HQC) algorithm, an encryption system resistant to attacks based on quantum computing, such as the well-known “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later”, which consists of capturing caded data today to decipher them in the future with more powerful quantum computers.
“The quantum threat is not theoretical,” said Bill O’Connell, director of Security of Commvault. “We were one of the first cybercraft suppliers in addressing postcussic computer science and, by integrating new algorithms such as HQC and improving our cryptility framework, we offer our customers the necessary tools to browse with confidence for this complex panorama.”
The company expands its cryptility framework with the HQC algorithm, adding to the standards recommended by the NIST to protect confidential data in the face of emerging risks of quantum computing
Advances occur at a crucial moment. According to a recent study by ISACA, 63% of professionals in the technological sector believe that quantum computing will increase or transform cybersecurity risks, while 50% anticipate regulatory problems derived from these changes. In this scenario, the early adoption of measures such as quantum -resistant cryptography is presented as a key strategy.
Prepare now to protect the future
Phil Goodwin, Vice President of Research in IDC, summarizes it clearly: “The preparation for quantum has become a business need. Early adoption by Commvault of quantum resistant cryptography quantum ”.
Sectors with critical long -term storage needs, such as financial, government or health, are the main beneficiaries of these new capabilities. Through its platform, Commvault allows organizations to identify what data require reinforced protection and activate these mechanisms through simple settings.
Jeff Day, Deputy Director of Security of the Nevada Department of Transportation, points out that “Commvault has been an invaluable partner in our way towards the improvement of cybercraft. His leadership in the adoption of post -surveying cryptography, combined with his cryptility framework, is exactly what we need”.
Also from the health sector, Peter Hands, head of security of the British Medical Association, positively values progress: “The rapid integration by Commvault of the standards resistant to the quantum of the NIST, in particular the HQC, gives us great confidence that our critical information is now protected and will be in the future.”
Immediate availability
The new postcuantic cryptography functions, including compatibility with the HQC algorithm, are now available for Commvault Cloud users that operate with the CPR 2024 (11.36) or higher version, facilitating adoption without friction and ensuring that organizations can be advanced to threats before they materialize.
