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Cryptographic Agility

Why Start Now?

  • NIST PQC standards are finalized

  • Regulatory requirements are emerging

  • Migration takes years for complex organizations

  • Early planning prevents costly rushed migrations

  • "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

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Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Readiness

Preparing for the quantum computing era:

  • Cryptographic inventory and dependency mapping

  • Quantum risk assessment

  • PQC algorithm evaluation and selection

  • Migration planning and prioritization

  • NIST post-quantum standards guidance

  • Hybrid cryptographic approaches (classical + PQC)

  • International standards alignment (ISO, ETSI)

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Cryptographic Agility

Strategy

Building systems that can adapt to any cryptographic future:

  • Crypto-agility architecture design

  • Algorithm abstraction and modularity

  • Cryptographic governance frameworks

  • Agility testing and validation

  • Ongoing cryptographic hygiene programs

  • Cryptographic bill of materials (CBOM) development

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Data Protection & Key Management

Ensuring robust protection of sensitive data:

  • Enterprise key management strategy

  • Secrets management and rotation

  • Data classification and encryption policies

  • Certificate lifecycle management

  • Quantum-safe key exchange protocols

  • 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

  • Sensitive data encrypted today could be exposed tomorrow.

  • Regulatory requirements are emerging (OMB, NSA, NIST).

  • Migration will take years for complex organizations.

  • Late movers will face significant competitive disadvantage.

  • 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:​

  • Protect long-lived sensitive data (10+ year value)

  • Operate in regulated industries (financial, healthcare, government)

  • Face nation-state level threats

  • Depend on strong cryptography for business operations

  • Want to demonstrate security leadership
    Need to meet emerging PQC requirements

Client Outcomes

Organizations working with us achieve:

✓ Quantum Readiness – Prepared for post-quantum cryptography standards
✓ Risk Reduction – Protected against "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks
✓ Regulatory Compliance – Meeting emerging PQC requirements
✓ Flexibility – Ability to rapidly adapt to cryptographic changes
✓ Cost Efficiency – Avoiding rushed, expensive migrations
✓ Competitive Position – Early mover advantage in quantum-safe security

 

 

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