90% of Firms Plan PQC Funding, Sectigo Offers Low-Risk Path

Sectigo has introduced Private PQC, a new feature within its Sectigo Certificate Manager (SCM) allowing enterprises to test post-quantum cryptography (PQC) certificates in live workflows without disrupting existing Public Key Infrastructure. Recognizing that 90 percent of organizations expect to fund PQC initiatives within the next 12 months, Sectigo aims to address the challenges of implementation across complex systems and strained security teams. This move comes as Google and Cloudflare accelerate their PQC migration timelines to 2029, increasing the pressure on businesses to prepare for quantum threats. “With major players in the industry accelerating PQC timelines, organizations need a controlled, low-risk way to start testing quantum-safe certificates to build both confidence and capability before quantum disruption arrives,” said Henry Lam, Field CTO at Sectigo.

Sectigo Certificate Manager Integrates Private PQC Testing Ninety percent of organizations anticipate funding Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) initiatives within the next year, yet many foresee significant hurdles in translating planning into practical implementation given existing fragmented systems and overburdened security personnel. This capability offers a controlled environment for organizations to gain experience with quantum-resistant cryptography before widespread quantum computing capabilities emerge. Unlike traditional testing methods that require dedicated laboratory setups or entirely new tools, Sectigo’s solution aims to lower the barrier to entry for quantum readiness. IT and security teams can now initiate testing of PQC SSL/TLS certificates within their current operational environment, adhering to existing enterprise policies governing digital identities. Key features include native integration with SCM for policy-based approvals and visibility, support for ML-DSA algorithms at varying strengths, and a fully managed service hosted by Sectigo with a virtual Hardware Security Module (HSM). The company emphasizes that Private PQC isn’t simply about adopting new technology, but about embedding PQC readiness into the core of existing PKI operations. Sectigo positions this feature alongside its PQC Labs initiative, offering a progressive pathway from initial education and experimentation to operational testing in real-world scenarios, ultimately aiming to replace uncertainty with “an actionable path towards total digital trust,” as Lam stated.

Existing Sectigo Private CA customers can request access to Private PQC immediately through SCM or their designated representative. ML-DSA Algorithm Support & Virtual HSM Risk Management The shift toward post-quantum cryptography is gaining momentum as organizations recognize the looming threat to current encryption standards, but practical implementation remains a significant hurdle for many. This capability moves beyond isolated testing environments, which traditionally require dedicated laboratories and specialized tooling. The feature supports ML-DSA (Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Algorithm) strengths, including ML-DSA-44, ML-DSA-65, and ML-DSA-87, offering flexibility in algorithm selection. The acceleration of PQC migration timelines, with Google and Cloudflare now targeting 2029, underscores the urgency for proactive preparation. “PQC preparation should align with an organization’s broader security strategy and help teams prepare confidently for the changes ahead,” added Lam. By integrating PQC certificate management directly into existing SCM workflows, including approvals, visibility, auditing, renewals, and revocations, Sectigo aims to provide a deliberate path toward quantum resilience and total digital trust, complementing their Sectigo PQC Labs for a complete progression from education to operational testing. With major players in the industry accelerating PQC timelines, organizations need a controlled, low‑risk way to start testing quantum‑safe certificates to build both confidence and capability before quantum disruption arrives. Henry Lam, Field CTO at Sectigo Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260414470628/en/Sectigo-Advances-PostQuantum-Readiness-with-Private-PQC-Certificates-Built-into-Sectigo-Certificate-Manager Tags: Rusty Flint Rusty is a quantum science nerd. He's been into academic science all his life, but spent his formative years doing less academic things. Now he turns his attention to write about his passion, the quantum realm. He loves all things Quantum Physics especially. Rusty likes the more esoteric side of Quantum Computing and the Quantum world. Everything from Quantum Entanglement to Quantum Physics. Rusty thinks that we are in the 1950s quantum equivalent of the classical computing world. While other quantum journalists focus on IBM's latest chip or which startup just raised $50 million, Rusty's over here writing 3,000-word deep dives on whether quantum entanglement might explain why you sometimes think about someone right before they text you. (Spoiler: it doesn't, but the exploration is fascinating) Latest Posts by Rusty Flint: Google’s Doodle Illustrates 4.14×10−15 eV·s Quantum Constant April 15, 2026 IonQ Deploys First SiV Quantum Memory Node at UMD April 15, 2026 Quantum Hardware Boosts ISS Atom Populations April 15, 2026