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Groundbreaking Quantum-Safety Partnership. Cystel Partners with IBM on Quantum

Groundbreaking Quantum-Safety Partnership. Cystel Partners with IBM on Quantum

Member News: Cystel

Cystel has officially become an IBM Silver Business Partner, bringing together its specialist expertise in post‑quantum cryptography with IBM’s enterprise-grade Guardium platform. 

CISOs are facing a problem: cryptographic assets are scattered, poorly governed, and increasingly vulnerable to emerging quantum threats. Gaining visibility and control can feel impossible and out of reach.

The partnership aims to change that. 

Together, the two companies form a single, trusted partner to:

  • Gain complete visibility of every cryptographic asset.
  • Automate the entire key and certificate lifecycle.
  • Pinpoint and replace quantum-vulnerable algorithms.
  • Achieve audit-ready compliance, effortlessly.

Previously, Cystel played a leading role in the UK’s Qassure Project and worked alongside BT, HSBC, and Toshiba to develop national quantum assurance frameworks. They provided early insight into the scale of the challenge. They know what’s coming, and they know how to prepare for it.

If you’re a CISO or security leader thinking about cryptographic risk or quantum readiness, this is definitely something to keep on your radar.