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Channel Post MEA
a day ago
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Commvault Introduces New Post-Quantum Cryptography Capabilities
Commvault has announced enhancements to its post-quantum cryptography (PQC) capabilities. These advancements are designed to help customers protect their highly sensitive, long-term data from a new generation of imminent but unknown cyber threats, creating an additional layer of support, when needed. Quantum computing uses quantum mechanics to process data and solve complex problems that could take decades with classical computers. However, these advancements bring unprecedented security challenges, along with the potential for threat actors to use quantum computing to decipher and unlock traditional encryption methods. According to the Information Systems Audit and Control Association's (ISACA) Quantum Computing Pulse Poll, 63% of technology and cybersecurity professionals say quantum will increase or shift cybersecurity risks and 50% believe it will present regulatory and compliance challenges. Now is the time to prepare and take action. Commvault has provided support for quantum-resistant encryption standards, like CRYSTALS-Kyber, CRYSTALS-Dilithium, SPHINCS+, and FALCON, as recommended by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) since August 2024. It was then that Commvault introduced a cryptographic agility (crypto-agility) framework, enabling its customers, via the Commvault Cloud platform, to address rapidly evolving threats without overhauling their systems. With today's announcement, Commvault has built on that framework by adding support for Hamming Quasi-Cyclic (HQC), a new error correcting code-based algorithm designed to defend against threats like 'harvest now, decrypt later' where adversaries are intercepting encrypted network traffic and storing it for a later time when quantum computers are powerful enough to decrypt it. 'The quantum threat isn't theoretical,' said Bill O'Connell, Chief Security Officer at Commvault. 'We were among the first cyber resilience vendors to address post-quantum computing, and by integrating new algorithms like HQC and advancing our crypto-agility framework, we are providing our customers with the tools to navigate this complex landscape with confidence. Our goal is simple and clear: as quantum computing threats emerge, we intend to help our customers keep their data protected.' For industries where long-term data storage is required, like finance and healthcare, Commvault's expanded post-quantum cryptography capabilities provide access to a variety of safeguards that can help fortify network tunnels against quantum-based attacks. With Commvault's Risk Analysis capabilities, customers can discover and classify data to determine where these cryptographic capabilities may be helpful. In addition, Commvault's capabilities are simple to implement, often using a checkbox configuration, making it easy for customers to utilize when needed. The evolving quantum landscape – the need for speed As investments pour into the quantum field, the time to address emerging threats is shrinking. This makes proactive adoption of post-quantum cryptography critical. 'Quantum readiness has become a business imperative, particularly for industries which handle data that remains sensitive for decades. The time when currently encrypted data can be decrypted using quantum technology is closer than many people think,' said Phil Goodwin, Research VP, IDC. 'Commvault's early adoption of quantum-resistant cryptography and commitment to crypto-agility positions it at the forefront among data protection software vendors in proactively addressing quantum threats. Organizations with sensitive, long-term data need to prepare now for a quantum world.' 'Commvault has been an invaluable partner in our journey to enhance cyber resilience. Their leadership in adopting post-quantum cryptography, combined with their crypto-agility framework, is exactly what we need to meet stringent government security mandates and protect highly sensitive information from emerging quantum threats,' said Jeff Day, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Nevada Department of Transportation. 'Safeguarding sensitive data is paramount, and the long-term threat of quantum decryption is a significant concern. Commvault's rapid integration of NIST's quantum-resistant standards, particularly HQC, gives us great confidence that our critical information is protected now and well into the future,' said Peter Hands, Chief Information Security Officer, British Medical Association. 'Their commitment to crypto-agility is important for healthcare organizations like ours.' Availability Commvault's post-quantum cryptography capabilities, including support for NIST's HQC algorithm, are immediately available to all Commvault Cloud customers running software version CPR 2024 (11.36) and later, enabling seamless adoption of quantum-resistant protection.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Commvault Unveils New Post-Quantum Cryptography Capabilities to Help Customers Protect Data from a New Generation of Security Threats
Expanded support for new encryption standards empowers customers to proactively safeguard long-term sensitive data against 'harvest now, decrypt later' quantum threats TINTON FALLS, N.J., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when quantum computing is rapidly emerging as an entirely new security challenge for organizations and governments around the world, Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud and one of the first cyber resilience vendors to support post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced enhancements to its PQC capabilities. These advancements are designed to help customers protect their highly sensitive, long-term data from a new generation of imminent but unknown cyber threats, creating an additional layer of support, when needed. Quantum computing uses quantum mechanics to process data and solve complex problems that could take decades with classical computers. However, these advancements bring unprecedented security challenges, along with the potential for threat actors to use quantum computing to decipher and unlock traditional encryption methods. According to the Information Systems Audit and Control Association's (ISACA) Quantum Computing Pulse Poll, 63% of technology and cybersecurity professionals say quantum will increase or shift cybersecurity risks and 50% believe it will present regulatory and compliance challenges1. Now is the time to prepare and take action. Commvault has provided support for quantum-resistant encryption standards, like CRYSTALS-Kyber, CRYSTALS-Dilithium, SPHINCS+, and FALCON, as recommended by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) since August 2024. It was then that Commvault introduced a cryptographic agility (crypto-agility) framework, enabling its customers, via the Commvault Cloud platform, to address rapidly evolving threats without overhauling their systems. With today's announcement, Commvault has built on that framework by adding support for Hamming Quasi-Cyclic (HQC), a new error correcting code-based algorithm designed to defend against threats like 'harvest now, decrypt later' where adversaries are intercepting encrypted network traffic and storing it for a later time when quantum computers are powerful enough to decrypt it. "The quantum threat isn't theoretical," said Bill O'Connell, Chief Security Officer at Commvault. "We were among the first cyber resilience vendors to address post-quantum computing, and by integrating new algorithms like HQC and advancing our crypto-agility framework, we are providing our customers with the tools to navigate this complex landscape with confidence. Our goal is simple and clear: as quantum computing threats emerge, we intend to help our customers keep their data protected." For industries where long-term data storage is required, like finance and healthcare, Commvault's expanded post-quantum cryptography capabilities provide access to a variety of safeguards that can help fortify network tunnels against quantum-based attacks. With Commvault's Risk Analysis capabilities, customers can discover and classify data to determine where these cryptographic capabilities may be helpful. In addition, Commvault's capabilities are simple to implement, often using a checkbox configuration, making it easy for customers to utilize when needed. The evolving quantum landscape – the need for speedAs investments pour into the quantum field, the time to address emerging threats is shrinking. This makes proactive adoption of post-quantum cryptography critical. "Quantum readiness has become a business imperative, particularly for industries which handle data that remains sensitive for decades. The time when currently encrypted data can be decrypted using quantum technology is closer than many people think," said Phil Goodwin, Research VP, IDC. "Commvault's early adoption of quantum-resistant cryptography and commitment to crypto-agility positions it at the forefront among data protection software vendors in proactively addressing quantum threats. Organizations with sensitive, long-term data need to prepare now for a quantum world." "Commvault has been an invaluable partner in our journey to enhance cyber resilience. Their leadership in adopting post-quantum cryptography, combined with their crypto-agility framework, is exactly what we need to meet stringent government security mandates and protect highly sensitive information from emerging quantum threats," said Jeff Day, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Nevada Department of Transportation. "Safeguarding sensitive data is paramount, and the long-term threat of quantum decryption is a significant concern. Commvault's rapid integration of NIST's quantum-resistant standards, particularly HQC, gives us great confidence that our critical information is protected now and well into the future," said Peter Hands, Chief Information Security Officer, British Medical Association. "Their commitment to crypto-agility is important for healthcare organizations like ours." Availability Commvault's post-quantum cryptography capabilities, including support for NIST's HQC algorithm, are immediately available to all Commvault Cloud customers running software version CPR 2024 (11.36) and later, enabling seamless adoption of quantum-resistant protection. To learn more about Commvault's quantum-resistant encryption solutions and how to future-proof your data security strategy, read today's blog, watch our executive videos here and here, and check out the executive brief. About CommvaultCommvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is the gold standard in cyber resilience, helping more than 100,000 organizations keep data safe and businesses resilient and moving forward. Today, Commvault offers the only cyber resilience platform that combines the best data security and rapid recovery at enterprise scale across any workload, anywhere—at the lowest TCO. 1 ISAC. (2025, April 28). Despite Rising Concerns, 95% of Organizations Lack a Quantum Computing Roadmap, ISACA Finds [press release]. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE COMMVAULT Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Despite Rising Concerns, 95% of Organizations Lack a Quantum Computing Roadmap, ISACA Finds
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--While 62 percent of technology and cybersecurity professionals are worried that quantum computing will break today's internet encryption, only 5 percent say it's a high priority for the near future, and just 5 percent say their organizations have a defined quantum computing strategy, according to new research from ISACA's global Quantum Computing Pulse Poll. Despite rising concerns, 95% of organizations lack a quantum computing roadmap, ISACA finds. Share More than 2,600 global professionals in digital trust, cybersecurity, IT audit, governance and risk were surveyed in this inaugural ISACA poll on the perceptions and preparations around quantum computing. Potential for both transformation and risk Quantum computing has revolutionary potential; however, there are also clear concerns about the risks it presents. Nearly half (48 percent) are very or somewhat optimistic about quantum computing's impact in their sector/industry, 63 percent believe it will speed up computational tasks or data analysis significantly, and 46 percent say it will create revolutionary innovations. However, many anticipated outcomes of quantum require significant preparation. Sixty-three percent say quantum will increase or shift cybersecurity risks and 57 percent say it will create new business risks. Poll respondents (62 percent) are worried about quantum computing breaking today's internet encryption before browsers and websites fully implement the new post quantum cryptography algorithms approved by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards. They are also focused on the potential for cybercriminals to start collecting encrypted data now and decrypt it once quantum computing becomes viable—with 56 percent citing the practice, known as 'harvest now, decrypt later,' as a concern. 'Many organizations underestimate the rapid advancement of quantum computing and its potential to break existing encryption,' says Jamie Norton, ISACA board director. 'They need to start examining whether they have the expertise to implement post-quantum cryptography solutions now, to ensure they are able to effectively mitigate its impacts.' Despite expected impacts, planning continues at a slow pace It appears many organizations have not yet mobilized to prepare for these coming changes. Forty percent are not aware of their company's plans, and 41 percent say they do not plan to address quantum computing at this time—even though 25 percent believe that the transformative potential of quantum computing will be realized on an industry-wide scale within the next five years, and 39 percent feel it will happen in six to 10 years. When asked about how their organization views quantum computing within its current technology or innovation strategy: 5 percent consider it a high priority for near-term planning 15 percent say it is on their long-term roadmap but not a near-term priority 19 percent say they have discussed it but not made any formal plans 37 percent have not discussed quantum computing at all 24 percent don't know Additionally, only 7 percent of the poll respondents say they have a strong understanding of the new NIST standards, even though NIST has been working on them for more than 10 years. Forty-four percent admit they have never heard of them. Taking action, prioritizing quantum skills More than half (55 percent) of enterprises have not taken steps to prepare for quantum computing. Additionally, a third of global cyber and IT professionals (30 percent) do not have a good understanding of the capabilities of quantum computing, indicating there is work to do to upskill and educate those working in the IT sector to have a skilled workforce ready for the advent of quantum. Rob Clyde, chairman, Crypto Quantique, and past ISACA board chair, notes that digital trust professionals should educate stakeholders about quantum computing risks and the urgent need for post-quantum solutions. 'Start by 1) identifying where encrypted data are stored and devices that use encryption, 2) developing a plan to transition to post-quantum cryptography prioritizing critical data and systems, and 3) continuously monitoring for updated software and firmware with post-quantum cryptography,' said Clyde, who is presenting on this topic at the ISACA North America Conference in May. 'Waiting until quantum computing is here is too late, especially given today's harvest-now, decrypt-later threat.' Learn more about ISACA'S Quantum Computing Pulse Poll at About ISACA For more than 55 years, ISACA ® ( has empowered its community of 185,000+ members with the knowledge, credentials, training and network they need to thrive in fields like information security, governance, assurance, risk management, data privacy and emerging tech. With a presence in more than 190 countries and with nearly 230 chapters worldwide, ISACA offers resources tailored to every stage of members' careers. Through the ISACA Foundation, ISACA also expands IT and education career pathways, fostering opportunities to grow the next generation of technology professionals.
