Cookie Preferences

    We use cookies to ensure our website functions properly and to improve your experience. Essential cookies are always active. You can choose to enable other categories below. Learn more

    For journalists, analysts & partners

    Press & Media Kit

    Everything you need to reference Quantum Core Institute (QCI²) accurately — one-line summary, boilerplate copy, key facts, spokespeople, and brand assets. Approved for use in articles, directory listings, guest posts, and partner announcements.

    One-line summary

    Quantum Core Institute (QCI²) is a standards body and risk consultancy that helps CTOs and boards systematically prepare for post-quantum cryptographic risk through the QCI-QS1 standard, the Q-Risk Score, and executive governance frameworks.

    Short boilerplate (≈75 words)

    Quantum Core Institute (QCI²) is an independent standards body and risk consultancy focused on post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) readiness. QCI² publishes the QCI-QS1 quantum risk management standard, operates the Q-Risk Score assessment, and advises enterprise CTOs, CISOs, boards, and regulators on defensible migration planning aligned with NIST PQC timelines, DORA, NIS2, and sector-specific mandates.

    Long boilerplate (≈180 words)

    Quantum Core Institute (QCI²) is an independent standards body and risk consultancy dedicated to helping enterprises, regulators, and public-sector organizations prepare for the cryptographic transition to post-quantum security. QCI² authors and maintains the QCI-QS1 quantum risk management standard and its companion implementation guide QCI-QRMS-1A, operates the Q-Risk Score — a 26-question quantitative assessment yielding a 0-100 board-ready readiness score across five pillars — and delivers advisory programs that translate NIST PQC migration timelines, DORA, NIS2, the EU AI Act, HIPAA, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 into concrete governance artifacts. Rather than promoting quantum hype, QCI² provides the risk translation, cryptographic inventory methodology, crypto-agility playbooks, and audit-trail documentation that CTOs and boards need to demonstrate systematic preparation and defensibility against 'harvest now, decrypt later' threats. The organization serves financial services, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and state and local government sectors worldwide.

    Key facts

    Founded
    2024
    Category
    Standards body & risk consultancy
    Headquarters
    Delaware, United States
    Flagship standard
    QCI-QS1
    Flagship tool
    Q-Risk Score (0-100)
    Sectors served
    Financial services, healthcare, critical infrastructure, government
    Website
    quantumcoreinstitute.com
    Press contact
    info@quantumcoreinstitute.com

    Spokespeople

    Bryant Nielson

    Founder & CEO

    Topics: Quantum risk translation, executive due diligence, hype prevention, governance frameworks

    Derrick Sturisky

    Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer

    Topics: PQC migration timing, audit-trail documentation, accountability mapping, regulatory alignment

    To arrange an interview, briefing, or expert comment, email info@quantumcoreinstitute.com.

    Logos & brand assets

    Please style the brand as "QCI²" (with superscript 2) in body copy. Do not modify, recolor, or crop the logo. Maintain clear space equal to the height of the "Q" glyph.

    Suggested link targets