Quantum Ready (Part 5): The Quantum-Ready Playbook: A 5-Step Plan for Crypto-Agility

Table of Contents

• What Does "Quantum Ready" Actually Mean?
• The Prime Directive: Achieve Crypto-Agility
• A 5-Step Quantum-Ready Playbook
• Conclusion

What Does "Quantum Ready" Actually Mean?

Defensive strategy: inventory, plan, and migrate.

The Prime Directive: Achieve Crypto-Agility

Abstract crypto, eliminate hard-coded algorithms, and prepare to swap in PQC.

A 5-Step Quantum-Ready Playbook

1. Inventory your cryptography
2. Prioritize by shelf-life
3. Follow NIST
4. Architect for agility
5. Test and roadmap

Conclusion

Start now—long-lived data and critical systems should lead your PQC migration.