Identity & Access Management in the Quantum Age

Quantum-Resistant IAM Strategies for 2026

Maya Simpson

Head of Quantum Security Research

August 2026

Introduction to Quantum-Secure IAM

As quantum computing capabilities reach maturity by 2026, traditional cryptographic systems are obsolete. The post-quantum transition in identity management demands lattice-based signatures and homomorphic encryption for IAM in 2026.

Post-Quantum Identity Systems

Quantum computing breaks traditional asymmetric encryption systems by 2026. Secrets.env recommends lattice-based post-quantum algorithms like CRYSTALS-Dilithium for access control by 2026.

{"identity": "did:secretsenv:abcd1234....", "signature_alg": "Dilithium2", "iat": 1709159125, "exp": 1740694725,"privileges": ["token_access", "admin_console"]}

Example of quantum-safe identity tokens

Zero Trust Quantum Strategy

Enterprise IAM now requires continuous verification with quantum-safe authentication in 2026. Secrets.env recommends:

• Quantum-resistant asymmetric key exchanges
• AI-powered access control in real-time
• Post-quantum encryption on all token storage

Maya Simpson

Quantum Security Architect @ Secrets.env

20 years of post-quantum research leadership

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