NTT DATA and Fortanix Partner to Boost AI and Quantum Security
▼ Summary
– NTT DATA and Fortanix have partnered to launch a Cryptography-as-a-Service offering to protect sensitive data from AI threats and prepare for quantum risks.
– The service combines Fortanix’s Data Security Manager Platform with NTT DATA’s cybersecurity expertise to secure data across AI, cloud, and hybrid environments.
– It enables crypto-agility, allowing enterprises to identify and replace vulnerable encryption with quantum-safe alternatives for future-proof security.
– The solution provides unified encryption, compliance, and data protection through Confidential Computing technology that secures data at rest, in motion, and in use.
– Key use cases include multicloud key management, post-quantum readiness, and secure AI processing, targeting highly regulated industries like finance and healthcare.
A new global alliance between NTT DATA and Fortanix introduces a Cryptography-as-a-Service solution designed to help businesses protect sensitive information against current cyber threats while preparing for future quantum computing risks. This collaboration merges Fortanix’s advanced Data Security Manager Platform with NTT DATA’s extensive cybersecurity and AI expertise, delivering unified encryption, compliance, and data protection across AI, hybrid, and multicloud infrastructures.
The joint offering enables organizations to secure data seamlessly across diverse environments. A key feature is crypto-agility, which allows companies to quickly identify and replace vulnerable encryption methods with quantum-resistant alternatives. This forward-looking capability ensures that enterprises can maintain robust security even as quantum computing evolves.
Fortanix’s platform utilizes Confidential Computing technology to isolate and encrypt data during processing, safeguarding information whether it’s at rest, in transit, or actively in use. Its unified security architecture provides centralized visibility and policy management, simplifying compliance tasks and regulatory reporting. This strong technological foundation helps businesses future-proof their data strategies and transition smoothly to post-quantum cryptography standards.
NTT DATA will support clients through comprehensive lifecycle services, beginning with an assessment of their current data security posture. They will then develop a tailored technology roadmap for crypto-agility, implement the Fortanix platform, and provide ongoing managed services.
Industry experts emphasize the urgency of these preparations. Cathy Huang, senior research director for Worldwide Security Services at IDC, noted, “Companies that delay addressing post-quantum security face serious consequences including data breaches, operational disruptions, regulatory fines, and loss of customer confidence. Beginning cryptographic discovery, risk assessments, and migration planning now is essential for achieving true quantum readiness.”
Sheetal Mehta, Head of Cybersecurity at NTT DATA, Inc., commented, “Organizations in regulated sectors must protect sensitive data while embracing AI’s potential and preparing for quantum-era threats. Our partnership with Fortanix combines our complementary strengths to reduce risks across complex environments, foster AI innovation, and build crypto-agility for what lies ahead.”
Anand Kashyap, CEO and co-founder of Fortanix, added, “AI, cloud adoption, regulatory requirements, and post-quantum cryptography are transforming data security. Together with NTT DATA, we enable enterprises to proactively address cryptographic risks using industry-leading Confidential Computing technology.”
One of the main uses for this Cryptography-as-a-Service is Multicloud Key Management. This involves the integrated management of encryption keys across platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and on-premises systems, working seamlessly with NTT DATA’s cloud services.
While applicable across many sectors, the partnership will concentrate initially on heavily regulated industries worldwide such as financial services, healthcare, government, and telecommunications.
(Source: MEA Tech Watch)
