Techstrong Group and DigiCert Unveil the “Quantum Security 25” to Spotlight Leaders Shaping the Future of Quantum Security
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<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Inaugural awards celebrate the pioneers turning quantum’s promise into real-world impact, bridging theory and practice in the next era of secure computing </span></i></p><p><b>Boca Raton, FL, November 20, 2025 —</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Techstrong Group, in collaboration with </span><a href="http://www.digicert.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">DigiCert</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, today announced the launch of Quantum Security 25, a new awards program recognizing the top 25 most influential people in quantum security: the researchers, builders and change-makers accelerating a secure, scalable quantum future. Nominations are now open for the inaugural class of honorees. Submit a nomination </span><a href="https://quantumsecurity25.com/"><b>here</b></a><b>.</b></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As quantum innovation accelerates, The Quantum Security 25 honors the people translating breakthroughs into business value and public benefit—advancing post-quantum security, practical applications, standards, and ecosystem readiness.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A distinguished panel of judges from across quantum computing, cybersecurity, academia, and industry will evaluate submissions and select the 25 honorees driving the field forward. Nominees will be evaluated on measurable influence and impact, including:</span></p><ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Breakthroughs in quantum hardware, algorithms, software and tooling</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Quantum-safe security (PQC, migration roadmaps, standards leadership)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Quantum ecosystem growth and commercialization (partnerships, education programs, production pilots, and community leadership)</span></li> </ul><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This year’s</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">judging panel includes:</span></p><ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alan Shimel, Founder and CEO, Techstrong Group</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Amit Sinha, CEO, DigiCert</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Lily Chen, Mathematician and NIST Fellow</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prof. Martin R. Albrecht, Professor of Cryptography at King’s College London</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Debbie Taylor Moore, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, The Quantum Crunch </span></li> </ul><p><b>Key Dates</b></p><ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nominations close:</span><b> January 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT</b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Winners will be announced on</span><b> February 11, 2026</b></li> </ul><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Quantum computing can (and will) change the world. The Quantum Security 25 celebrates the people making that future secure,” said </span><b>Alan Shimel, Founder and CEO, Techstrong Group. </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">“From post-quantum cryptography to industry use cases, these leaders aren’t just talking about what’s possible—they’re building it.”</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Quantum computing is reshaping the boundaries of what’s possible, and intelligent trust will be the foundation that makes it secure,” </span><b>said Dr. Amit Sinha, CEO of DigiCert.</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> “The innovators recognized on The Quantum Security 25 are advancing the quantum-safe technologies and trust frameworks that will define the next era of secure, connected innovation. We look forward to reviewing the work of all nominees and celebrating the 25 leaders whose contributions are helping build a trusted, quantum-ready future.”</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For more information about award categories and nomination forms, please visit </span><a href="https://quantumsecurity25.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Quantum Security 25</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> page. </span></p><p><b>About Techstrong Group</b></p><p><a href="https://techstronggroup.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Techstrong Group</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is the power source for people and technology. Techstrong Group accelerates understanding of technologies that drive business. With a broad set of IT-related communities and offerings, Techstrong Group is the only media company serving the needs of IT leaders and practitioners with news, research, events, education, and professional development. Our focus is DevOps, cybersecurity, AI, digital transformation, cloud and cloud native. Techstrong Group business units include: Techstrong Media (DevOps.com, Security Boulevard, Cloud Native Now, Techstrong.ai, Digital CxO, PlatformEngineering.com, Techstrong.IT, and Techstrong TV), and Techstrong Learning. For technology providers, Techstrong business units offer many ways to share their stories, expand their audience and grow their business.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Techstrong is part of Futurum Group, a leading technology research and advisory firm, expanding its capabilities in research, advisory, and media.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Techstrong Group is based in Boca Raton, Florida. For more information, </span><a href="http://techstronggroup.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">visit our website</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and follow us on </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/techstrong-group/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p><p><b>About DigiCert</b></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">DigiCert is a global leader in intelligent trust. We protect the digital world by ensuring the security, privacy, and authenticity of every interaction. Our AI-powered DigiCert ONE platform unifies PKI, DNS, and certificate lifecycle management, to secure infrastructure, software, devices, messages, AI content and agents. Learn why more than 100,000 organizations, including 90% of the Fortune 500, choose DigiCert to stop today’s threats and prepare for a quantum-safe future at </span><a href="https://www.digicert.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">www.digicert.com</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">###</span></p><p><b>Media Contacts</b></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tom Lee<br> </span><a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e692898bc88a8383a6828f818f85839492c885898b"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f682999bd89a9393b6929f919f95938482d895999b">[email protected]</span></span></a></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Veronica Haggar</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br> </span><a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3b4d535a5c5c5a497b4f5e5853484f4954555c5c49544e4b15585456"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="83f5ebe2e4e4e2f1c3f7e6e0ebf0f7f1ecede4e4f1ecf6f3ade0ecee">[email protected]</span></span></a></p><div class="spu-placeholder" style="display:none"></div><div class="addtoany_share_save_container addtoany_content addtoany_content_bottom"><div class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_20 addtoany_list" data-a2a-url="https://securityboulevard.com/2025/11/techstrong-group-and-digicert-unveil-the-quantum-security-25-to-spotlight-leaders-shaping-the-future-of-quantum-security/" data-a2a-title="Techstrong Group and DigiCert Unveil the “Quantum Security 25” to Spotlight Leaders Shaping the Future of Quantum Security"><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fsecurityboulevard.com%2F2025%2F11%2Ftechstrong-group-and-digicert-unveil-the-quantum-security-25-to-spotlight-leaders-shaping-the-future-of-quantum-security%2F&linkname=Techstrong%20Group%20and%20DigiCert%20Unveil%20the%20%E2%80%9CQuantum%20Security%2025%E2%80%9D%20to%20Spotlight%20Leaders%20Shaping%20the%20Future%20of%20Quantum%20Security" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_linkedin" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/linkedin?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fsecurityboulevard.com%2F2025%2F11%2Ftechstrong-group-and-digicert-unveil-the-quantum-security-25-to-spotlight-leaders-shaping-the-future-of-quantum-security%2F&linkname=Techstrong%20Group%20and%20DigiCert%20Unveil%20the%20%E2%80%9CQuantum%20Security%2025%E2%80%9D%20to%20Spotlight%20Leaders%20Shaping%20the%20Future%20of%20Quantum%20Security" title="LinkedIn" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fsecurityboulevard.com%2F2025%2F11%2Ftechstrong-group-and-digicert-unveil-the-quantum-security-25-to-spotlight-leaders-shaping-the-future-of-quantum-security%2F&linkname=Techstrong%20Group%20and%20DigiCert%20Unveil%20the%20%E2%80%9CQuantum%20Security%2025%E2%80%9D%20to%20Spotlight%20Leaders%20Shaping%20the%20Future%20of%20Quantum%20Security" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_reddit" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/reddit?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fsecurityboulevard.com%2F2025%2F11%2Ftechstrong-group-and-digicert-unveil-the-quantum-security-25-to-spotlight-leaders-shaping-the-future-of-quantum-security%2F&linkname=Techstrong%20Group%20and%20DigiCert%20Unveil%20the%20%E2%80%9CQuantum%20Security%2025%E2%80%9D%20to%20Spotlight%20Leaders%20Shaping%20the%20Future%20of%20Quantum%20Security" title="Reddit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_email" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/email?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fsecurityboulevard.com%2F2025%2F11%2Ftechstrong-group-and-digicert-unveil-the-quantum-security-25-to-spotlight-leaders-shaping-the-future-of-quantum-security%2F&linkname=Techstrong%20Group%20and%20DigiCert%20Unveil%20the%20%E2%80%9CQuantum%20Security%2025%E2%80%9D%20to%20Spotlight%20Leaders%20Shaping%20the%20Future%20of%20Quantum%20Security" title="Email" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share"></a></div></div>