NTT DATA and Fortanix Elevate Quantum Security

On October 15, 2025, NTT DATA and Fortanix unveiled a vital collaboration designed to safeguard business data against the backdrop of a digital age teetering on the brink of post-quantum realities. This strategic move aims to tackle the dual threats from artificial intelligence advancements and the challenges anticipated with post-quantum cryptography, a concern rapidly gaining traction as we edge further into the quantum era.

A highlight of this partnership is the introduction of Cryptography-as-a-Service. It adds a significant layer to NTT DATA’s already comprehensive data security solutions. By merging Fortanix’s Data Security Manager with NTT DATA’s robust cybersecurity prowess, they aim to support businesses through the complexity of modern data environments, from AI systems to intricate multicloud setups, all while maintaining “crypto agility.”

A Closer Look at Cryptography-as-a-Service

What sets NTT DATA’s new service apart is its blend of cutting-edge tech and security acumen. Fortanix’s Confidential Computing technology ensures that data is protected whether it’s at rest, in transit, or actively in use. This guarantees comprehensive security while allowing businesses to maneuver smoothly across today’s digital landscape. The service also provides centralized policy controls to keep compliance and reporting on track.

Explaining this service’s significance, industry expert Cathy Huang stresses that with looming quantum risks, being unprepared could lead to breaches and loss of customer trust. NTT DATA’s Sheetal Mehta highlights the pressure on firms, especially in highly regulated sectors, to bolster security while juggling the opportunities and threats from evolving AI technologies. Meanwhile, Fortanix co-founder Anand Kashyap underscores the shifting dynamics of data security, driven by the rapid pace of technological innovation.

Benefits and Practical Applications

• Multicloud Key Management: Streamlines encryption key management across various platforms, enhancing integration with NTT DATA’s offerings.
• Post-Quantum Readiness: Assists businesses in updating cryptographic methods and planning transitions to quantum-safe solutions.
• Data Sovereignty: Ensures public sector compliance with local data residency regulations through advanced solutions like geofencing.
• AI and ML Security: Protects sensitive data throughout AI processes to preserve confidentiality.
• Hardware Security Module as-a-Service: Simplifies management of cryptographic keys without on-premise hardware.
• Data Tokenization: Supports data usability while maintaining privacy for regulated industries.

Ultimately, NTT DATA and Fortanix are targeting regulated sectors like finance, healthcare, and telecommunications, focusing on addressing the intersection of AI-related vulnerabilities and quantum technology pressures. By tying up with Fortanix, NTT DATA’s Cryptography-as-a-Service aims to offer lifecycle support, cementing a robust foundation against future digital threats.

The collaboration epitomizes a thoughtful pivot towards securing data against the inevitable advancements that quantum computing and AI bring to the industry, ensuring businesses stay one step ahead.

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