F5, the global application security and delivery specialist, is stepping up efforts to help organizations navigate one of the most critical transformations in cybersecurity: the shift to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). With the advent of quantum computing poised to render current encryption methods obsolete, F5 has integrated quantum-resilient capabilities into its Application Delivery and Security Platform to safeguard applications and APIs without compromising performance or scalability.

The urgency surrounding this transition is underscored by analysts such as Gartner, which predicts that asymmetric cryptography – commonly used in securing digital communications – will be unsafe by 2029 due to advances in quantum computing. By 2034, quantum computers are expected to have the computational power necessary to break these encryption systems entirely. This looming threat is accelerating the timeline for businesses to future-proof their security frameworks.

F5’s platform provides a pragmatic pathway to quantum readiness, incorporating support for standardized cryptographic algorithms currently being evaluated by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These capabilities allow organizations to deploy PQC across both server-side and client-side environments, ensuring protection for a broad range of digital assets – including user data, intellectual property, and mission-critical applications – regardless of infrastructure complexity.

Kunal Anand, Chief Technology Officer at F5, emphasized the urgency of action: “Post-quantum threats are a pressing issue that requires security to be modernized immediately. Our platform enables businesses to adopt PQC in a way that’s both efficient and minimally disruptive.”

F5’s approach differentiates itself through a highly integrated security architecture, combining traditional and quantum-safe encryption methods. This hybrid cryptography model supports phased adoption and backward compatibility, which is especially valuable for enterprises operating across hybrid, multicloud, and legacy systems. It also addresses the emerging “harvest now, decrypt later” tactic, where attackers collect encrypted data today with the intent of decrypting it using quantum computing in the future.

Among the notable features of F5’s post-quantum solution set are:

• NIST-standardized algorithms that deliver robust, future-resistant encryption without degrading system performance
• End-to-end encryption support, encompassing client interfaces, backend systems, and real-time application delivery, integrated with F5’s threat intelligence and access control tools
• Operational continuity via seamless compatibility with diverse deployment environments, ensuring security upgrades don’t disrupt application availability or user experience
• Centralized visibility into encrypted traffic and APIs, backed by analytics, automation, and telemetry features designed to enhance threat detection and compliance monitoring
• Simplified regulatory adherence, helping enterprises meet evolving standards for data protection during the quantum transition

The shift to PQC also opens avenues for current innovation. F5’s architecture enables enterprises to adopt PQC alongside existing encryption technologies, with granular control over when and how each component is activated. This flexibility is particularly critical in sectors like finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, where data sensitivity and operational uptime are paramount.

As businesses evaluate their cybersecurity strategies in light of quantum advancements, F5 positions itself as a foundational partner in this transformation. The company’s PQC-ready platform equips customers to handle the next generation of digital risk while maintaining the velocity and reliability required in today’s competitive digital economy. F5’s post-quantum capabilities are now available within its Application Delivery and Security Platform, signaling a major step toward making quantum-safe computing a reality across industries.