Why This Report Matters

Key Insights
PQC readiness is not blocked by standards—it is blocked by visibility
- Most cryptographic risk exists below the application layer in binaries, firmware, and third-party components
- Classical cryptography is everywhere—but not all instances carry equal risk
- Authentication, signing, and long-lived systems represent the highest priority targets
- Without comprehensive discovery, PQC strategies stall before they begin

What You'll Learn
Understand why PQC readiness is an enterprise visibility problem, not just a cryptographic upgrade.
- How quantum advancements are reshaping realistic timelines for risk
- Why traditional asset inventories fail to capture embedded cryptographic dependencies
- How to identify and prioritize cryptographic assets across federal environments
- What a practical, phased approach to PQC readiness looks like






