NTT DATA Partners With Fortanix, Presents Data Security Solutions In Quantum Era

Illustration of data security in the quantum era (photo: NTT DATA)

JAKARTA - NTT DATA announced its latest partnership with Fortanix Inc., an AI-based data security provider, to help companies protect sensitive data amid the growing AI threat and post-quantum cryptographic challenges.

Through this collaboration, NTT DATA will launch a new Cryptography-as-a-Service service as part of the Data Security Manager service portfolio platform owned by Fortanix.

This joint solution helps companies secure data across AI, cloud, and hybrid environments while preparing themselves for the post-quantum era with crypto-agility, namely the ability to quickly recognize and replace vulnerable encryption systems with safe alternatives.

NTT DATA will provide comprehensive services, starting with evaluating the level of data security maturity for each client, compiling technology roadmaps for crypto agitity, implementing the Fortanix platform, to sustainable managed services.

The company is now facing great pressure to keep sensitive data secure amid opportunities and risks arising from AI developments. At the same time, they must also prepare cybersecurity infrastructure for the quantum era, "said shotl Mehta, Head of Cybersecurity, NTT DATA, Inc.

By combining the strengths of each company, this collaboration is expected to complement each other to minimize risks in various complex environments, as well as open up opportunities for AI innovation and readiness to face the post-quantum era with crypto-agility.

Through a partnership with NTT DATA, we empower companies to manage their cryptographic risks proactively, supported by industry-leading Confidential Computing technology, added Anand Kashyap, CEO and Co-Founder of Fortanix.

While relevant in all sectors, this partnership will focus primarily on industries that are highly regulated globally such as financial services, health, government, and telecommunications.