In an era defined by the dual challenges of AI-driven threats and the looming advent of quantum computing, enterprises face unprecedented data security risks. To address this, NTT DATA and Fortanix have announced a global partnership to help organizations safeguard sensitive data. The collaboration will see NTT DATA launch a new Cryptography-as-a-Service offering, combining Fortanix’s Data Security Manager Platform with NTT DATA’s global cybersecurity expertise to secure data across AI and cloud environments while preparing for the post-quantum era.
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NTT DATA and Fortanix partner to launch a global Cryptography-as-a-Service offering.
The service secures data across AI, cloud, and hybrid environments.
A key focus is enabling "crypto-agility" for the transition to quantum-safe encryption.
It uses Fortanix's Confidential Computing to protect data at rest, in motion, and in use.
The offering includes assessment, implementation, and managed services.
It targets highly regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and government.
Securing Data for the AI and Quantum Era
The joint solution is designed to mitigate multifaceted risks. It leverages Fortanix's platform, which is powered by Confidential Computing technology. This approach isolates and encrypts data even while it is being processed, providing protection at all stages—at rest, in motion, and in use. This is critical for securing sensitive data throughout the AI and machine learning lifecycle. Furthermore, the service provides a unified architecture for centralized visibility and policy control, simplifying compliance. A core component is building "crypto-agility," the ability to quickly identify and replace vulnerable encryption with quantum-resistant alternatives ahead of future threats.
“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.”
A Comprehensive Service for Critical Use Cases
NTT DATA will deliver full lifecycle services, beginning with an assessment of a client's data security maturity and a tailored roadmap for crypto agility. Key use cases for the service include unified multicloud key management, secure AI and machine learning in confidential enclaves, and ensuring data sovereignty for government sectors through geofencing and secure key storage. The offering also provides Hardware Security Module (HSM) as-a-Service and data tokenization, allowing businesses to maintain privacy while keeping data usable for operations in regulated industries.
"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."
By combining advanced technology with global service delivery, this partnership provides a proactive and strategic path for enterprises to future-proof their data security, ensuring they can innovate with AI and the cloud without compromising on compliance or resilience against next-generation cyber threats.
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
Fortanix is the global leader in data-first cybersecurity and a pioneer of Confidential Computing. Its unified platform secures sensitive data across on-premises and multi-cloud environments—at rest, in transit, and in use—through advanced encryption and key management. Fortanix's encryption is resistant to all known cryptanalytic techniques, including the latest quantum computing algorithms, allowing for top-level compliance and operational simplicity while reducing risk and cost.
Trusted by leading enterprises and government agencies, Fortanix enables users to run applications and AI workloads entirely within secure hardware enclaves—isolated, tamper-proof environments. This innovative approach, an industry standard known as Confidential Computing, has been supported by leading technology companies, including Intel, Microsoft, and NVIDIA.
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