Preparing for the Quantum Future: Why It’s Time to Get Quantum Ready

Quantum computing is no longer a distant concept. It’s moving into the enterprise conversation, and with it comes both extraordinary opportunity and significant risk. For forward-looking organisations, the question is not if quantum will disrupt IT – but when and how to prepare.

The power and the threat of quantum

Unlike classical computing, which relies on binary 0s and 1s, quantum computing leverages the principles of superposition and entanglement to process data in fundamentally new ways. The potential computational speed-up is staggering; problems that once took years to solve could soon be tackled in days or hours.

Early use cases are already emerging:

• Life sciences – AI combined with quantum is advancing protein-folding analysis, accelerating pharmaceutical discovery.
• Manufacturing – Quantum-powered modelling is enhancing efficiency and resilience across supply chains.
• Digital trust – Blockchain, when strengthened with quantum and AI, could redefine the way transactions and data integrity are secured.

But there’s a flip side. The most pressing threat is to cryptographic security. Today’s encryption standards – the backbone of global digital trust – are vulnerable in a post-quantum world. Once quantum computers reach sufficient scale, many current algorithms could be rendered obsolete almost overnight.

Preparing for a post-quantum security landscape

Enterprises that rely on secure transactions, intellectual property protection, or regulatory compliance can’t afford to take a wait-and-see approach. Preparation requires clarity, strategy, and the right tools.

This is where SouqBox, in partnership with IBM, comes in. Their Quantum Ready framework provides organisations with a structured way to understand, assess, and act on quantum risk.

1. Advise

For many CTOs and CISOs, quantum still feels theoretical. SouqBox helps bridge that knowledge gap – mapping realistic timelines, explaining evolving standards, and building a tailored business case for action.

2. Audit

Using IBM Guardium Quantum Safe (GQS), SouqBox can identify cryptographic vulnerabilities across your IT estate. This includes generating a cryptographic bill of materials (C-BOM), classifying sensitive data (e.g., PII, PCI), and highlighting which systems need urgent attention.

3. Encrypt

Quantum-safe algorithms, led by NIST, are in development and expected to be available from 2026. These lattice-based cryptography methods are designed to resist quantum attacks. SouqBox helps you prepare now so the shift to post-quantum encryption is smooth and timely.

Why act now?

Regulators are already paying attention, and compliance deadlines around quantum security are on the horizon. More importantly, adversaries don’t need a quantum computer today to be a threat – they can “harvest now, decrypt later”, storing encrypted data for future exploitation.
Getting Quantum Ready now means staying ahead of risk, safeguarding critical assets, and positioning your business to take advantage of the breakthroughs this new computing era will bring.

Take the next step

Quantum is coming, and the time to prepare is now. Whether you’re exploring opportunities or concerned about post-quantum security, SouqBox and IBM can help you build a clear, actionable roadmap.