Building on SandboxAQ's successful demonstration of its advanced capabilities in quantum-resistant cryptography during a prototype project with DISA Emerging Technology’s QRC PKI program, the DoW CIO is now leveraging the company's AQtive Guard platform for comprehensive, automated cryptographic discovery and inventory (ACDI) across its systems.
As organizations face increasing pressure to modernize their cybersecurity infrastructure in the face of sophisticated AI-powered attacks, a proliferation of non-human identities, and the looming threat of quantum computing. With Gartner warning that "quantum computing will render traditional cryptography unsafe by 2029," migrating to PQC is a crucial step that agencies must urgently take as part of a broader modernization effort to secure critical systems.
Comprehensive Cryptography Visibility and Control
AQtive Guard provides a centralized platform for managing cryptographic security, empowering organizations to efficiently discover and inventory cryptographic assets and dependencies within their environment. But visibility is only the first step. To truly modernize defense posture, AQtive Guard moves beyond static lists to provide intelligent triage and remediation.
By normalizing data from diverse sources, from cloud to edge, AQtive Guard maps the complex dependencies between systems, identifying weak or deprecated algorithms that could jeopardize mission-critical assets.
AQtive Guard allows agencies to simulate cryptographic upgrades, such as the shift to PQC standards, before they are enforced. This predictive analysis identifies potential service disruptions or compatibility issues in advance, ensuring that modernization efforts strengthen security without breaking the mission.
A Foundation for the Future
This agreement paves the way for other DoW agencies to access and implement AQtive Guard, enabling a foundational understanding of their cryptographic footprint across the department. AQtive Guard provides agencies with continuous visibility into cryptographic assets, enabling them to anticipate and counter emerging threats as AI adoption accelerates and systems increase in complexity.
“The DoW CIO is dedicated to modernizing its cybersecurity practices as attacks increase in both intensity and sophistication,” says Jack Hidary, CEO of SandboxAQ. “This agreement underscores the government’s commitment to advance cryptographic standards that address both AI-driven and quantum threats. SandboxAQ is proud to support DoW CIO as it works to ensure our defense systems remain resilient, interoperable, and agile.”
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