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Protecting Long-Lived Public Data

HNDL Threat Strategy

We provide a CISO-level review of "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" (HNDL) threats to long-lived, sensitive data, developing the strategy required for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) readiness.
For local and Tribal governments, data like census records, criminal justice files, and land records must remain secure for decades. The threat of future quantum computing means today's encrypted data could be stolen and compromised later (HNDL). We immediately solve the problem of future-proofing your most sensitive assets through a strategic assessment and migration

Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Roadmap

Architecting a practical, phased migration roadmap to PQC standards (e.g., NIST-selected algorithms) that aligns with future budget cycles and vendor adoption timelines.

Sensitive Data Inventory & Categorization

Identifying all long-lived, sensitive public data (PII, CJIS, historical records) that must be protected from future quantum decryption attacks.

Cryptographic Agility Audit

Assessing the current cryptographic environment (PKI, TLS, VPNs) to determine the complexity and cost of migrating to new, quantum-resistant algorithms.

HNDL Risk Modeling

Developing a clear risk model that prioritizes which data is at the highest risk of being harvested today for decryption by a future quantum computer.

Executive & Legislative Briefings

Providing high-level briefings to leadership on the specific political and financial implications of the quantum threat, ensuring strategic buy-in for early PQC migration.

Vendor Quantum Preparedness Review:

Vetting critical technology vendors and partners on their announced PQC migration plans and timelines to mitigate supply chain exposure.

Our Core Philosophy

I.C.S. for Rapid Recovery

Crisis management should be decisive, not distracting. Our I.C.S. (Intuitive Creative Solutions) approach removes chaos and delivers a clear path back to normal operations when you need it most.

Intuitive Containment

We don't waste time with technical gibberish. Our team executes a pre-planned, easy-to-understand containment process immediately, isolating the threat without requiring complex user input or causing further confusion.

Creative Forensics

We go beyond standard logging to employ innovative forensic techniques that swiftly identify the root cause of the breach, ensuring the critical vulnerability is patched immediately—not overlooked in a pile of data.

Solutions: Business Continuity

Our ultimate goal is not just to clean up, but to ensure rapid, guaranteed business continuity. We provide immediate answers and decisive action, minimizing downtime and avoiding the delays caused by lengthy reports.

Be Ready for when the Unexpected Happens

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