DigiCert launches Quantum Central for post-quantum readiness

DigiCert has introduced Quantum Central, a preview tool for organisations preparing for post-quantum cryptography.

The self-service product, part of the DigiCert ONE portfolio, is designed to help security and IT teams identify where cryptography is used across their systems.

Quantum Central is aimed at organisations beginning work on post-quantum cryptography, or PQC. The shift is becoming a growing concern for security teams as quantum computing raises questions about the long-term resilience of existing cryptographic methods.

The tool allows users to discover cryptographic assets, identify systems that may be exposed to quantum-related risks, prioritise remediation work, create change requests and track migration progress.

The preview is being offered free to organisations starting work on PQC readiness. It also includes educational material to help teams assess their preparedness and map out a migration plan.

Visibility first

One feature DigiCert highlighted is the ability to build an inventory of cryptographic assets. That is often an early step in any migration project because many large organisations use encryption and digital certificates across a wide range of applications, devices and infrastructure.

The product also integrates with Jira, commonly used by IT and software teams to manage tasks and workflows. This is intended to help organisations plan migration activities and monitor progress over time.

Kevin Hilscher, Senior Director of Product Management at DigiCert, outlined the rationale behind the launch.

“Quantum readiness starts with visibility. Organisations know the risk, but most don't know where their cryptography lives or how to begin migrating. DigiCert Quantum Central helps them inventory their cryptographic assets, prioritise action, and confidently prepare for the transition to post-quantum cryptography,” said Kevin Hilscher, Senior Director of Product Management at DigiCert.

Migration planning

The introduction of products focused on PQC reflects a wider shift in cybersecurity planning. Businesses and public sector bodies have been examining how to replace or update current cryptographic systems before advances in quantum computing make some existing methods less secure.

For many organisations, the challenge is less about making an immediate technical change and more about understanding the scale of the work. Cryptographic controls are often embedded across internal software, external services, connected devices and identity systems, making inventories difficult to assemble without dedicated tools.

DigiCert is positioning Quantum Central as an early-stage planning product rather than a full migration solution. Its stated functions focus on discovery, prioritisation, workflow management and readiness tracking, suggesting it is intended to help organisations organise preparatory work before making broader changes to infrastructure and applications.

The launch also adds to DigiCert's efforts to expand beyond digital certificates into broader trust and security management. DigiCert ONE already brings together public key infrastructure, DNS and certificate lifecycle management for organisations managing digital trust across infrastructure, software, devices, messaging and artificial intelligence-related content.

DigiCert said more than 125,000 organisations use its products, including 90% of the Fortune 500. Quantum Central is being offered as a public preview for organisations looking for a starting point for post-quantum cryptography readiness.