1.1 Study Objectives
    1.2 Market Definition

        1.2.1 Inclusions and Exclusions

    1.3 Market Scope

        1.3.1 Market Segmentation
        1.3.2 Years Considered

    1.4 Currency Considered
    1.5 Stakeholders
    1.6 Summary of Changes
 

    2.1 Introduction
    2.2 Market Dynamics

        2.2.1 Drivers

            2.2.1.1 Integration of Innovative   Cryptographic Algorithms
            2.2.1.2 Hybrid PQC Mechanisms
            2.2.1.3 Growing Awareness of Cybersecurity   and Data Privacy
            2.2.1.4 Driving Awareness toward   Quantum Computing Threat
            2.2.1.5 Rising Demand for Optimized   PQC Implementations to Handle
                    Global Encryption Workloads
            2.2.1.6 Collaboration between Academia,  Industry, and Government on
                    PQC Adoption

        2.2.2 Restraints

            2.2.2.1 High Implementation Costs in   Post-Quantum Cryptography
                    Market
            2.2.2.2 Lack of Standardized Algorithms

        2.2.3 Opportunities

            2.2.3.1 PQC Integration in Blockchain Networks
            2.2.3.2 Advancements in High-performance  Computing Architecture
            2.2.3.3 Early Development of New Products and  Services to Provide
                    Competitive Edge
            2.2.3.4 Government and Defense Contracts
            2.2.3.5 Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography

        2.2.4 Challenges

            2.2.4.1 Significantly Large Key Size and  Implications on
                    Performance
            2.2.4.2 Implementation Challenges
            2.2.4.3 Lack of Skilled Workforce
            2.2.4.4 Vulnerabilities Due to Advancements in  Quantum Technology

    2.3 Impact of Generative AI on Post-Quantum Cryptography Market

        2.3.1 Top Use Cases and Market Potential

            2.3.1.1 Key Use Cases

        2.3.2 Impact of Gen AI on Interconnected and   Adjacent Ecosystems

            2.3.2.1 Quantum Computing
            2.3.2.2 Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
            2.3.2.3 Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
            2.3.2.4 Cloud Security
            2.3.2.5 Digital Signatures
            2.3.2.6 Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    2.4 Value Chain Analysis

        2.4.1 Technology Infrastructure Providers
        2.4.2 Post-Quantum Cryptography Providers
        2.4.3 Application Developers
        2.4.4 System Integrators
        2.4.5 Verticals

    2.5 Ecosystem Analysis
    2.6 Porter’s Five Forces Model Analysis

        2.6.1 Threat of New Entrants
        2.6.2 Threat of Substitutes
        2.6.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
        2.6.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
        2.6.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

    2.7 Technology Analysis

        2.7.1 Key Technologies

            2.7.1.1 Lattice-based Cryptography
            2.7.1.2 Code-based Cryptography
            2.7.1.3 Hash-based Cryptography
            2.7.1.4 Multivariate Cryptography
            2.7.1.5 Symmetric Key Quantum Resistance
            2.7.1.6 Isogeny-based Cryptography

        2.7.2 Complementary Technologies

            2.7.2.1 Quantum-resistant Hardware Accelerators
            2.7.2.2 Cloud-based Pqc

        2.7.3 Adjacent Technologies

            2.7.3.1 Quantum Computing
            2.7.3.2 Post-Quantum Cybersecurity

    2.8 Trends/Disruptions Impacting Customer Business
    2.9 Key Conferences & Events
    2.10 Business Model Analysis

        2.10.1 Algorithm Development and Licensing in   Post-Quantum
               Cryptography
        2.10.2 Consulting Services
        2.10.3 Hardware Solutions
        2.10.4 Software Solutions
        2.10.5 Cloud-based Services Model
        2.10.6 Specialized Security Solutions
        2.10.7 Subscription-based Model
        2.10.8 Education and Training in   Post-Quantum Cryptography Market

    2.11 Investment and Funding Scenario
    2.12 Impact of US Tariff – Overview

        2.12.1 Introduction
        2.12.2 Key Tariff Rates
        2.12.3 Price Impact Analysis
        2.12.4 Impact on Country/Region

            2.12.4.1 North America

                2.12.4.1.1 United States
                2.12.4.1.2 Canada
                2.12.4.1.3 Mexico

            2.12.4.2 Europe

                2.12.4.2.1 Germany
                2.12.4.2.2 France
                2.12.4.2.3 United Kingdom

            2.12.4.3 APAC

                2.12.4.3.1 China
                2.12.4.3.2 Japan
                2.12.4.3.3 India

        2.12.5 Industries
 

    3.1 Key Player Strategies/Right to Win
    3.2 Revenue Analysis
    3.3 Market Share Analysis, 2024
    3.4 Brand Comparison
    3.5 Company Valuation and Financial Metrics

        3.5.1 Company Valuation, 2025
        3.5.2 Financial Metrics Using EV/EBITDA, 2025

    3.6 Company Evaluation Matrix: Startups/SMEs, 2024

        3.6.1 Progressive Companies
        3.6.2 Responsive Companies
        3.6.3 Dynamic Companies
        3.6.4 Starting Blocks
        3.6.5 Competitive Benchmarking: Startups/SMEs, 2024

            3.6.5.1 Detailed List of Key Startups/SMEs
            3.6.5.2 Competitive Benchmarking of   Key Startups/SMEs

    3.7 Competitive Scenario

        3.7.1 Product Launches/Enhancements
        3.7.2 Deals