Experts predict that quantum computing will be commercially available to varying degrees in the next five years. A period like this in the field of technology is practically the future, so organizations must prepare with solutions today. The good news is that quantum computing promises revolutionary approaches to research, innovation and the way people operate.
In this way, Kyndryl has introduced its Quantum Safe Assessment service, designed to help companies prepare for the new security opportunities and threats posed by quantum computing. This service identifies and analyzes cryptographic risk exposure across an organization’s entire IT structure, and creates a customized transformation roadmap for the transition to quantum security through post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Additionally, it supports long-term data protection and compliance with regulatory requirements.
“Quantum computing security preparedness is no longer a future concern, but a strategic necessity,” said Kris Lovejoy, Director of Global Security and Resilience at Kyndryl. “Traditional encryption methods are increasingly at risk of being cracked by advanced quantum systems, posing a significant threat to data security, compliance and business continuity. Through our Quantum Safe Assessment service, we help customers identify vulnerabilities and create scalable quantum security strategies so they can operate with confidence in the post-quantum era.”
Kyndryl’s Quantum Safe Assessment service offers a comprehensive assessment of an organization’s digital environment to assess, prepare, design and implement safe solutions for quantum computing. The assessment identifies critical systems and third-party interfaces that are most at risk, including payment gateways, customer databases, cloud infrastructure, and mainframe systems, and prioritizes them based on data sensitivity and quantum threat timeline.
Kyndryl works with organizations to advise them on how to define processes and adopt technologies that enable quantum security. Following an initial assessment, Kyndryl Consult experts can work with organizations to create, implement and manage a clear quantum strategy, supported by a step-by-step roadmap and enhanced digital resilience. By improving resilience and agility, this approach makes quantum readiness more accessible to organizations at any stage of their quantum journey.
Main capabilities of the service
- Encryption Detection: Identifies all encryption methods currently protecting services, applications, systems, networks, and data layers across the enterprise by creating a cryptographic bill of materials (CBOM) to understand where and how encryption is applied.
- Risk-based classification: Assess which business services are most critical to protection and most vulnerable to quantum attacks based on data sensitivity and business impact.
- Transformation roadmap: Develop a phased plan to transition to new encryption standards resilient to quantum computing and, ultimately, full cryptographic agility.
- Zero Trust Integration: Integrate quantum readiness with Kyndryl’s Zero Trust adoption framework to strengthen secure identity, endpoint, network, and data protection.
Despite the urgency of quantum security, there is a significant awareness gap among customers. The Kyndryl Readiness Report 2025 revealed that only 4% of leaders believe quantum technology will have the greatest impact on their businesses in the next three years, underscoring the need for proactive preparation.
Solution identifies critical systems and prioritizes them based on data sensitivity and quantum threat timeline
Quantum computing will be the next iteration of how computing modernizes people’s lives and work. Organizations that work with trusted partners will achieve this and lay the foundation for future agility as technology evolves.
