To assist enterprises protect sensitive data, combat new AI threats, and get ready for impending post-quantum cryptography issues, NTT DATA and Fortanix established a global cooperation.
As part of its range of data security services, NTT DATA will introduce a new Cryptography-as-a-Service offering under this partnership.
The service combines NTT DATA’s cybersecurity experience, in-depth understanding of changing data protection regulations, global delivery strategy, and robust AI technology capabilities with Fortanix’s industry-leading Data Security Manager Platform.
Key Use Cases For NTT DATA’s Cryptography-as-a-Service Include:
- Multicloud Key Management: Fortanix’s unified encryption key management across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and on-premises, integrated with NTT DATA’s cloud services.
- Post-Quantum Readiness: Identifies where cryptography is vulnerable, maps out migration plans and ensures business continuity as organizations transition to quantum-safe standards.
- Data Sovereignty for Government & Public Sector: Ensures compliance with data residency regulations through geofencing and secure key storage, supported by NTT DATA’s compliance expertise.
- Secure AI & Machine Learning: Processes sensitive data in secure environments in Confidential Computing enclaves to maintain privacy throughout the AI lifecycle.
- Hardware Security Module as-a-Service: Centralized, secure management of cryptographic keys and digital assets without the need to manage physical hardware.
- Data Tokenization & Format-Preserving Encryption: Maintains privacy while keeping data usable, which is critical in regulated industries.
In addition to helping companies prepare for the post-quantum era with crypto-agility—the capacity to promptly detect and swap out weak encryption with quantum-safe alternatives—the collaborative solution helps businesses safeguard data across AI, cloud, and hybrid settings.
Data is protected at rest, in transit, and during usage in hybrid, multicloud, and artificial intelligence (AI) settings using the Fortanix platform, which is driven by Confidential Computing technology.
Audits, compliance, and regulatory reporting are made easier by its unified security architecture, which offers centralized visibility and policy control. Businesses may seamlessly transition to quantum-resistant cryptography and future-proof their data security strategy thanks to this solid basis.
Beginning with a customized evaluation of each client’s degree of data security maturity and a technical roadmap for crypto agility, Fortanix platform deployment, and continuing managed services, NTT DATA will provide full lifecycle services.
Leadership Comments
“The stakes could not be higher. Enterprises that fail to prepare for the post-quantum era risk data breaches, operational disruptions, regulatory penalties, competitive disadvantage and a fundamental erosion of customer trust,” said Cathy Huang, senior research director, Worldwide Security Services, IDC. “Organizations must begin now with cryptographic discovery, risk assessments, and migration roadmaps, alongside technology solutions that secure enterprises from future quantum-aided attacks. These steps are essential to becoming truly quantum ready.”
“Enterprises, especially in highly regulated industries, face mounting pressure to safeguard sensitive data while navigating the opportunities and risks of the rapidly evolving AI landscape. At the same time, they must prepare their cybersecurity infrastructure for the quantum era,” said Sheetal Mehta, Head of Cybersecurity, NTT DATA, Inc. “Our partnership with Fortanix brings together complementary strengths to mitigate risks across multifaceted environments, while unlocking innovation in AI and preparing for the post-quantum era with crypto-agility.”
“AI, cloud, regulations and the inevitable challenges of post-quantum cryptography are reshaping how data must be secured,” said Anand Kashyap, CEO and co-founder of Fortanix.
“Through our partnership with NTT DATA, we’re empowering enterprises to proactively manage their cryptographic risks, powered by industry leading Confidential Computing technology.”
While relevant across all industries, the partnership will focus primarily on highly regulated industries worldwide, including financial services, healthcare, government and telecommunications.
Learn more about NTT DATA Security Services here.
