What is Quantum Risk Assessment — and Why Should You Care?

We’re at the brink of a security paradigm shift. Quantum computing is no longer a distant theory — it's emerging as a real, strategic threat to the cryptography that secures our data, systems, and infrastructure.

Yet many organizations still ask: “Do we really need to worry about this now?”

The answer is yes. Not because quantum computers are breaking encryption today — but because the systems and data you're building and relying on today will still be in use when they do. And migrating those systems to quantum safety is a complex task and it takes significant efforts and time — often years.

It is essential to perform this migration in a structured and efficient manner. One of the most essential steps in this migration is quantum risk assessment.

Introducing Quantum Risk Assessment (QRA)

Quantum Risk Assessment is a structured process designed to evaluate an organization's cryptographic systems, assets, and data to understand the risks posed by quantum computing advancements. The goal is to identify which systems are most vulnerable to quantum attacks, the potential damage quantum threats could cause, and the priority actions required to mitigate these risks.

This is not just about cryptographic algorithms. It’s about strategic, data-driven decision-making across the entire IT, OT, cloud, and product landscape.

QRA evaluates:

• Cryptographic systems

• Sensitive data, shelf-life and exposure levels

• System shelf-life and product timelines

• Migration feasibility and complexity

• Supply chain and vendor risks

• Organizational readiness and governance

• Risk Tolerance

• And more

It helps answer questions like:

• Which systems and data are vulnerable to quantum attacks?

• When will they become at risk — and for how long?

• How feasible and costly is it to migrate or upgrade them?

• What are the supply chain and vendor dependencies?

• How prepared are we — technically, procedurally, and strategically?

QRA as a multidimensional diagnostic tool

Quantum Risk Assessment helps organizations proactively evaluate their exposure to quantum threats and develop a well-prioritized roadmap for secure migration.

QRA doesn’t just flag issues — it analyzes, prioritizes, and correlates risks across dimensions such as:

• Timeline risk

• Data sensitivity and exposure

• Supply chain and vendor dependencies

• Migration complexity

• Cryptographic vulnerabilities

• Organizational governance and compliance gaps

The result? A clear, actionable roadmap for quantum-safe migration — tailored to your organization’s unique environment and priorities.

Who should pay attention?

• CISOs seeking a defensible, risk-based migration plan

• Board Members looking for clarity on quantum exposure

• Risk Officers managing long-term cyber risk posture

• Cybersecurity Architects shaping resilient systems

• Product Owners planning for compliance and lifecycle management

Want to know how QRA can work in your environment? Contact us for more Details.