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Defining Quantum-Readiness: Introducing the Post Quantum Cryptography Maturity Model
October 27, 2025 by Paul van Brouwershaven (Digitorus) Post-Quantum Cryptography PQC PQC Maturity Model
As the industry moves toward a post-quantum future, terms like “quantum-ready” and “quantum-safe” are everywhere; but what do they actually mean in practice? The PKI Consortium PQC Working Group has developed a draft Post Quantum Cryptography Maturity Model (PQCMM) to provide clarity for organizations and vendors alike. This model defines maturity levels for PQC adoption across all products and solutions that rely on cryptography. We invite feedback to refine this framework before it becomes an industry reference.