IBM Security Roadmap
Generative AI, secure agentic frameworks, crypto-agility, and semiconductor innovations secure decentralized, multi-cloud environments.
Security
Roadmap
Strategic milestones
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2026
Enable enterprise migration to quantum safety while delivering security foundations of human-agent collaborations.
We will implement quantum-safe cryptography and crypto agility, enhance human-agent collaboration through robust identity and entitlement management, and utilize secure agentic middleware for secure reasoning.
Why this matters for our clients and the world
Organizations will be empowered to address emerging security threats in an increasingly complex digital landscape, ensuring robust protection against cryptographic vulnerabilities in the quantum era and enhancing trust in human-agent collaborations.
The technologies and innovations that will make this possible
Quantum-safe algorithms, advanced IAM solutions, and secure agentic middleware will enable robust data protection and facilitate secure human-machine collaboration in digital environments.
How these advancements will be delivered to IBM clients and partners
These advances will be delivered on AI middleware, data security, and IAM products that support scalability, interoperability, and compliance with industry standards.