Cryptographic Agility
Why Start Now?
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NIST PQC standards are finalized
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Regulatory requirements are emerging
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Migration takes years for complex organizations
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Early planning prevents costly rushed migrations
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"Harvest now, decrypt later" attacks are happening
The quantum computing threat is real, and it's closer than most organizations think. When large-scale quantum computers become viable, potentially within the next decade, they will break the encryption protecting much of today's sensitive data.
But the threat isn't just tomorrow. "Store now, decrypt later" attacks are already happening, where adversaries harvest encrypted data today to decrypt when quantum computers or new encryption breaking methods become available.
Cryptographic agility is your organization's ability to rapidly update cryptographic methods as threats evolve. It's not just about post-quantum cryptography, it is about building systems that can adapt to any cryptographic future.
Cryptographic Agility Services

Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Readiness
Preparing for the quantum computing era:
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Cryptographic inventory and dependency mapping
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Quantum risk assessment
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PQC algorithm evaluation and selection
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Migration planning and prioritization
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NIST post-quantum standards guidance
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Hybrid cryptographic approaches (classical + PQC)
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International standards alignment (ISO, ETSI)

Cryptographic Agility
Strategy
Building systems that can adapt to any cryptographic future:
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Crypto-agility architecture design
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Algorithm abstraction and modularity
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Cryptographic governance frameworks
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Agility testing and validation
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Ongoing cryptographic hygiene programs
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Cryptographic bill of materials (CBOM) development

Data Protection & Key Management
Ensuring robust protection of sensitive data:
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Enterprise key management strategy
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Secrets management and rotation
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Data classification and encryption policies
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Certificate lifecycle management
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Quantum-safe key exchange protocols
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Industry-specific requirements (financial, healthcare, government)
Why This Matters
The Quantum Threat Timeline
Today: "Harvest now, decrypt later" attacks are occurring.
5-10 Years: Early quantum computers may break current encryption.
10-15 Years: Widespread quantum capability likely.
Now: Organizations must begin planning and migrating.
The Business Impact
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Sensitive data encrypted today could be exposed tomorrow.
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Regulatory requirements are emerging (OMB, NSA, NIST).
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Migration will take years for complex organizations.
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Late movers will face significant competitive disadvantage.
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Cryptographic debt compounds like technical debt.
Recommended Timeline
2026: Assess, plan, build foundations
End of 2026-2027: Phased migrations begin
End of 2029: Complete critical system migrations
End of 2035: Complete medium risk migrations
Regular Intervals: Assess new threats and continously improve

Who This Is For
This service is critical for organizations that:
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Protect long-lived sensitive data (10+ year value)
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Operate in regulated industries (financial, healthcare, government)
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Face nation-state level threats
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Depend on strong cryptography for business operations
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Want to demonstrate security leadership
Need to meet emerging PQC requirements