Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness solutions are now available for the channel from F5.
The PQC readiness solutions are “seamlessly integrated” into the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform, equipping organisations with the tools they need to secure applications and APIs while maintaining high performance and scalability.
The quantum era presents a significant cybersecurity challenge. According to analyst house Gartner, “advances in quantum computing will make asymmetric cryptography unsafe by 2029”. By 2034, it adds, asymmetric cryptography will be “fully breakable” with quantum computing technologies.”
Post-quantum cryptography therefore marks a critical transformation in how sensitive data must be secured. Unlike typical upgrades or patches, the transition to PQC represents a fundamental architectural shift in cybersecurity, requiring proactive planning and execution.
“A poorly managed transition can cause outages and disrupt operations, especially across hybrid, multi-cloud, and legacy systems. Without the right approach, organisations risk costly downtime, slower applications, compliance issues, and frustrated users,” said F5.
In addition, with widespread traditional cryptographic methods becoming ineffective, malicious actors have already begun employing a “harvest now, decrypt later” attack strategy, capturing encrypted data today to decrypt when quantum capabilities emerge. Sensitive data, including user records, financial information, personal health details, and intellectual property, could now be potentially vulnerable down the line.
Kunal Anand, chief innovation officer at F5, said: “Our platform makes PQC adoption practical so enterprises can future-proof their apps, APIs, and trust models without slowing down.”
The offering supports both server-side and client-side encryption, with integration across hybrid, multi-cloud, and legacy environments.
By combining classical encryption with F5 PQC, customers can benefit from interoperability and phased system upgrades without business disruptions, it is promised.
