Quantum-Safe Spending Accelerates as Migration Windows Narrow

Issued on behalf of Quantum Secure Encryption Corp.

The global cybersecurity budget just hit a number that tells you where institutions are placing their bets. Gartner’s latest forecast projects $244.2 billion in information security spending for 2026, a 13.3% jump that marks the fastest acceleration in five years, and a growing share of that capital is flowing directly into cryptographic modernization^[1]. The Trump administration’s March 2026 Cyber Strategy made post-quantum cryptography a core federal priority, placing it alongside zero trust architecture and AI-driven defense as infrastructure that agencies must now procure, not just plan for^[2]. Five companies building across the quantum security stack are already shipping into that demand: Quantum Secure Encryption Corp.

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Gigamon’s 2026 Hybrid Cloud Security Survey found 87% of security leaders now flag harvest-now-decrypt-later quantum attacks as a top concern, and enterprise budgets are shifting from awareness to procurement in response^[3]. The Global Risk Institute’s latest Quantum Threat Timeline puts the probability of a cryptographically relevant quantum computer emerging within a decade at 28% to 49%, the highest estimate in the report’s seven-year history, reinforcing why upstream assessment and migration platforms are the primary value drivers for organizations that need to act before the window closes^[4].

Quantum Secure Encryption (CSE: QSE) (OTCQB: QSEGF) (FSE: VN8) has released QPA v2, an enterprise platform designed to help organizations find exactly where their encryption is exposed to quantum computing and map out a plan to fix it before it becomes a problem.

Quantum computers are expected to eventually break the encryption protecting most sensitive data today. Most large organizations already know this, but few have a practical way to act on it. QSE built QPA v2 to fill that gap. The platform walks teams through governance, budgets, and migration timelines using a step-by-step planning wizard. AI-powered modules score how prepared an organization’s encryption actually is. Inventory tools scan software, hardware, and encryption infrastructure to flag what needs replacing. A centralized dashboard gives leadership a real-time view of risk and progress across the entire organization. QSE says the platform is already live with both current and prospective clients.

“Organizations are now moving from understanding quantum risk to actively planning for it,” said Ted Carefoot, CEO of QSE. “QPA v2 is designed to support that transition by providing a structured, repeatable framework that enables enterprises and public-sector organizations to assess their current state, prioritize risk, and plan their migration toward post-quantum cryptographic standards.”

QSE’s public-sector traction is growing. The company recently landed its first municipal government pilot through MISA (Municipal Information Systems Association), a national network connecting Canadian municipalities with emerging technology. That municipality is now using QPA to identify which systems depend on encryption that quantum computers could eventually crack, and to start planning upgrades. QSE says conversations with additional municipalities are already underway.

The commercial side has expanded just as fast. Since November 2025, QSE has grown from four to thirteen operational markets worldwide, with eleven value-added distributors active and two more partnerships expected to close shortly. The company also joined CADSI (Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries), opening new pathways into Canadian defence and public-sector procurement.

QPA v2 connects to QSE’s broader product suite, which includes quantum-resilient key infrastructure, the QAuth identity platform, and encrypted storage solutions. QSE is a Canadian post-quantum security company helping organizations protect sensitive data from the more powerful cyberattacks quantum computing is expected to enable, serving commercial, enterprise, and government clients ahead of a generational shift in encryption.

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