Cryptographic Agility
The post-quantum horizon
The threat is not theoretical. It is here already.
Data encrypted today can be captured now and decrypted later, the moment a sufficiently powerful quantum computer exists, a risk already known as "harvest now, decrypt later." NIST finalised its first post-quantum cryptography standards in 2024. The migration window is open, and it's shorter than most security roadmaps assume.
Why it can't wait
- 2024NIST finalises ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA
- NowEncrypted data can already be harvested for later decryption
- YearsTypical timeline to migrate a large organisation's cryptography
Our methodology
We follow ASD's LATICE framework.
Southern Quantum's engagements are structured around the Australian Signals Directorate's LATICE framework for post-quantum migration: five phases covering the full lifecycle, not a one-off project.
What we're building
Services designed around the migration lifecycle.
Southern Quantum is a new company, and we're building our service offering deliberately rather than all at once. Here's the shape of what's coming.
ASD-Compliant Cryptographic Planning
A structured, actionable plan to transition your systems to post-quantum algorithms, aligned with ASD guidelines.
Learn more →Quantum Readiness Assessment
A structured review of your current cryptographic posture and where quantum risk concentrates.
Learn more →Crypto Agility Advisory
Hands-on guidance to design systems that can absorb the next algorithm transition without a rebuild.
The bigger timeline
The industry's clock is already running.
These are indicative milestones drawn from published national and international roadmaps, not a Southern Quantum deadline, but the backdrop every migration plan has to account for.
Standards we build around
Grounded in the algorithms that will actually be used.
In 2024, NIST finalised ML-KEM (FIPS 203), ML-DSA (FIPS 204), and SLH-DSA (FIPS 205), the first standardised post-quantum algorithms. Regulatory pressure is following close behind, from the EU's NIS2 and DORA to guidance referencing CNSA 2.0 timelines. Southern Quantum's approach is built around these standards from day one, not retrofitted onto them.
Ready when you are
Let us help you get started.
Whether you're just starting to ask the question or already mid-migration, we're glad to talk through how to get started.