Modernizing PKI for the Public Sector: Building Zero Trust and Post-Quantum Readiness

Most state and local agencies, hospitals, and universities don't think of themselves as affected by the federal Executive Order on quantum-safe cryptography, until they realize how much of their funding runs through federal grants that could soon carry compliance strings attached. Post-quantum cryptography is no longer a distant concern; it's becoming a compliance requirement, and readiness starts with understanding where cryptography lives in your environment today.

Join Keyfactor and IBM Consulting for a fireside chat on how organizations can modernize PKI, automate certificate lifecycle management, improve cryptographic visibility, and build more resilient trust infrastructure, including the funding incentives available to early movers and the risks facing those who fall behind.

This session is designed for state and local government, education, and healthcare organizations navigating federal funding and compliance requirements.

Topics We'll Cover:

- The Executive Order's reach beyond federal agencies, including funding incentives for readiness and compliance risks for falling behind

- PKI modernization for Zero Trust

- Cryptographic visibility and risk management

- Post-quantum readiness and NIST alignment

Walk away with a clear picture of where your organization stands and what to prioritize first.

Presented by 

Ted Shorter, CTO, Keyfactor & Salwa Rafee, Cybersecurity Services Managing Partner, Public Markets, IBM Consulting