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Post‑quantum security
Quantum Transition Labs
Post‑quantum cryptography, secure architecture, and quantum‑resilient systems for critical infrastructure, governments, and high‑value digital platforms.
10+ years
PQC, coding theory & blockchain security
IEEE / IACR
Peer‑reviewed cryptography research
Global
Remote & on‑site engagements
Quantum‑Safe Security for High‑Assurance Systems
Research‑driven. Enterprise‑ready. Built for the quantum era.
Quantum Transition Labs (QTL) specializes in post‑quantum cryptography (PQC), cryptographic modernization, and quantum‑resilient architecture for critical infrastructure, government, and high‑value digital platforms.
At a glance
Research‑led security engineering for the quantum era—we build and deploy quantum‑resilient systems, not just advisory decks.
- Who we are
- Quantum Transition Labs (QTL) — post‑quantum cryptography, secure architecture, and cryptographic modernization for critical infrastructure, government, financial services, and high‑value digital platforms.
- Dedicated solutions
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- PQC Readiness — interactive self‑assessment, CBOM methodology, and migration FAQ
- SILMARILS TDV — 160‑byte designated‑verifier authentication for permissioned ledgers
- QTL Wallet — SIM‑anchored signing for government ID, banking, healthcare, and regulated sectors
- PQC migration programs — discovery, roadmap, pilot, and production rollout
- Quantum‑safe protocol engineering — hybrid TLS, PKI/HSM integration, crypto‑agile reference designs
- Blockchain & custody hardening — wallet architecture, on‑chain signature evaluation, Web3 stacks
- AI‑assisted crypto analysis — automated misconfiguration detection and protocol risk scoring
- How we deliver
- Hands‑on architecture and implementation support—sprint assessments, embedded program partnerships, and targeted engineering for PKI, blockchain, cloud KMS, and protocol stacks. See engagement models.
- Research & contributions
- Peer‑reviewed cryptography (IEEE, IACR); original work on SILMARILS designated‑verifier authentication, SIM‑centric wallet architecture, and crypto‑agile migration patterns. Publications.
- Sectors
- Critical infrastructure, financial services & fintech, government & digital ID, healthcare, cloud/SaaS, blockchain & Web3, research labs
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, BC, Canada — global remote and on‑site delivery
Dedicated solutions
Research‑Led
Peer‑reviewed cryptography from IEEE, IACR, and leading security venues.
Enterprise‑Ready
Phased migration programs from discovery and roadmap through pilot and production rollout.
Crypto‑Agile
Architecture designed to adapt as algorithms and threat models evolve.
10+
Years PQC research
3
Dedicated solutions built
6
Core service lines
Who we work with
Critical infrastructure
Financial & fintech
Government & digital ID
Healthcare & life sciences
Cloud & SaaS
Blockchain & Web3
Research labs
Services
End‑to‑end support from discovery through deployment.
Post‑Quantum Cryptography Migration
- Cryptographic inventory & dependency mapping
- PQC algorithm selection (ML‑KEM, ML‑DSA, SLH‑DSA)
- Hybrid classical–quantum transition strategies
- Protocol redesign & interoperability validation
Secure Architecture & Systems Engineering
- Zero‑trust, privacy‑by‑design architectures
- Secure key management & HSM integration
- Cloud‑native cryptographic modernization
- Threat modeling for quantum‑capable adversaries
Blockchain & Distributed Systems Security
- Quantum‑safe consensus mechanisms
- Wallet & key‑lifecycle hardening
- Lattice‑based signature integration
- PQC‑ready smart‑contract frameworks
AI‑Enhanced Security Analysis
- Automated cryptographic misconfiguration detection
- AI‑assisted protocol verification
- ML‑driven risk scoring for long‑lived systems
Why Quantum Security Now
The threat is already here—even if quantum computers aren't.
NIST Standards Finalized
ML‑KEM, ML‑DSA, and SLH‑DSA are ready for deployment. Global adoption timelines are accelerating across government and industry.
Decades of Data at Stake
Health, financial, and government records must remain confidential for 20+ years—far beyond today's cryptography.
Regulatory Mandates
Governments worldwide now require PQC migration plans. Early movers reduce cost, risk, and operational disruption.
Global policy signals
U.S. PQC mandate
Executive Order 14412 (June 22, 2026) and OMB M‑26‑15 (June 24, 2026) establish the first detailed federal five‑phase post‑quantum migration schedule running through 2035 — the most explicit U.S. government timeline published to date.
- Every agency must submit a PQC Migration Plan to OMB and the Office of the National Cyber Director by October 22, 2026, including automated cryptographic inventory methodology, crypto‑agility architecture, and governance roles.
- Priority targets: post‑quantum key establishment for high‑value assets by December 31, 2030; PQC digital signatures for priority systems by end of 2031.
- Primary algorithms: NIST ML‑KEM (FIPS 203), ML‑DSA (FIPS 204), and SLH‑DSA (FIPS 205), with hybrid classical‑plus‑PQC modes expected during transition.
Canada roadmap
The Government of Canada’s ITS M40001 roadmap sets a phased path for migrating federal departments, agencies, and Crown corporations to post‑quantum cryptography — aligned with NIST standards and allied coordination efforts.
- Emphasizes cryptographic discovery, dependency mapping, and risk‑based prioritization before large‑scale replacement.
- Coordinates migration across government systems that depend on RSA, ECC, and legacy PKI — including identity, communications, and data‑at‑rest protections.
- Positions Canada alongside U.S., EU, and G7 timelines so vendors and cross‑border operators can plan interoperable PQC rollouts.
EU transition
The European Commission’s Coordinated Implementation Roadmap aligns EU member states on how and when to transition public‑key cryptography to NIST‑standardized post‑quantum algorithms.
- Harmonizes national timelines so digital infrastructure, regulated sectors, and cross‑border services move in step rather than fragmenting on incompatible algorithms.
- Promotes crypto‑agility — the ability to swap algorithms as standards and threat models evolve — as a core architectural requirement.
- Supports sector‑specific guidance for governments, cloud providers, and critical infrastructure operators implementing ML‑KEM and ML‑DSA in production systems.
G7 coordination
The G7 Cybersecurity Working Group issued a joint statement urging allied economies to prepare coordinated post‑quantum cryptography migration programs — treating PQC as a shared resilience priority, not isolated national policy.
- Calls for aligned timelines, interoperable standards, and orderly hybrid transition rather than disruptive overnight replacement.
- Includes sector‑specific coordination — notably the G7 Cyber Expert Group roadmap for financial services, developed with the U.S. Treasury and Bank of England.
- Signals to multinational vendors and regulated industries that PQC readiness will increasingly shape procurement, audits, and third‑party risk assessments across G7 markets.
Latest Signals
Policy, standards, and industry developments shaping the quantum transition.
Treasury Launches Quantum-Readiness Task Force for the U.S. Financial Sector
The financial sector now has a dedicated coordination body for PQC migration—covering sector alignment, vendor readin...
Read analysisGSA Modernizes FICAM and Physical Access Systems for Post-Quantum Cryptography
PQC isn't only about TLS and email—GSA is updating federal identity architecture and physical badge systems, with a P...
Read analysisIBM Connects Modular Cryogenic Systems in Milestone Toward Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing
IBM solved a scaling problem—how to keep hundreds of quantum chips cold enough to operate—marking another engineering...
Read analysisD-Wave Publishes Nature Paper on High-Fidelity Dual-Rail Quantum Error Correction
Fault-tolerant quantum computing moved closer to practicality with peer-reviewed results showing fast, high-fidelity ...
Read analysisSouth Korea Certifies Second Hybrid Post-Quantum Encryption Module Under KCMVP
As HAWK fell out of NIST consideration, South Korea certified another hybrid PQC software module—evidence that mature...
Read analysisHAWK Withdrawn from NIST Process After AI-Assisted Cryptanalysis Breakthrough
A lattice-based post-quantum signature candidate survived two years of expert review—then an AI-assisted analysis fou...
Read analysisWhite House Executive Order Sets New U.S. Quantum Innovation Agenda
A new executive order accelerates U.S. quantum computing deployment while explicitly tying commercial quantum progres...
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Move from "we should think about PQC" to a validated, staged, and deployable migration plan—with advisory, architecture, and implementation support.