Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Readiness for a Leading US Insurance Provider
Industry Insurance & Financial Services
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$10B+ Client Revenues
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12+ Successful Years
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1000+ IT Ninjas
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5000+ Projects
Client's Testimonial
"The 'quantum threat' felt abstract until we worked with Developers.dev. Their team made it concrete and manageable. The PQC readiness audit they performed was the most thorough security assessment we've ever undergone. The roadmap they delivered is now a core pillar of our multi-year security strategy. Their expertise is unmatched, and they are masters at communicating complex risks to an executive audience."
David Chen, Chief Information Security Officer
Client Overview
Our client is a major US insurance company managing hundreds of billions of dollars in assets and holding sensitive personal data (PII & PHI) for millions of customers. Their Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) recognized the long-term threat posed by quantum computers to their current RSA and ECC encryption standards. They needed a strategic partner to assess their vulnerabilities, create a migration roadmap, and begin future-proofing their cryptographic infrastructure.
Problem
The client's entire data security posture was built on cryptographic standards that will be rendered obsolete by a sufficiently powerful quantum computer. They faced the risk of "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks, where encrypted data could be stolen today and broken in the future. They lacked the in-house expertise to navigate the complex landscape of emerging PQC standards.
Key Challenges
Vast & Complex IT Landscape
Identifying every instance of cryptographic algorithm usage across thousands of applications, databases, and network devices was a monumental task.
Emerging Standards
The NIST PQC standards were still being finalized, requiring a partner who was at the forefront of the field.
Performance Overhead
Early PQC algorithms can be more computationally intensive. The client was concerned about the impact on system performance.
Vendor Management
They needed a strategy to ensure all their third-party software and hardware vendors were also on a path to crypto-agility.
Our Solution
Our DevSecOps and Cyber-Security Engineering Pod took a three-pronged "Discover, Analyze, Remediate" approach to provide a comprehensive PQC readiness program.
🔍 Automated Crypto-Discovery
We deployed specialized tools to scan the client's entire network and codebase to create a "cryptographic bill of materials" (CBOM), inventorying every single cryptographic asset.
⚠️ Risk Prioritization Matrix
We developed a matrix that prioritized assets for migration based on data sensitivity, asset lifespan, and the difficulty of upgrading. The "crown jewels" (e.g., customer data vaults) were ranked highest.
🛣️ Crypto-Agility Roadmap
We designed a phased roadmap to achieve "crypto-agility"-the ability to switch out cryptographic algorithms quickly and efficiently. This focused on abstracting crypto libraries and creating a modular architecture.
🧪 PQC Algorithm Testbed
We established a secure lab environment to test the performance of NIST-selected PQC algorithms (like CRYSTALS-Kyber and CRYSTALS-Dilithium) within the client's key applications.
Implementation and Execution
Phase 1: Scoping & Discovery
Kicked off the project with the client's security council and deployed our automated discovery tools.
Phase 2: Inventory & Analysis
Presented the comprehensive CBOM and risk prioritization matrix to the CISO.
Phase 3: Performance Benchmarking
Conducted performance tests of PQC algorithms in the testbed, providing hard data on latency and CPU overhead.
Phase 4: Roadmap Development
Built the detailed, multi-year migration roadmap, including budget estimates and resource planning.
Phase 5: Vendor Assessment
Developed a security scorecard to assess the PQC readiness of their top 50 software vendors.
Phase 6: Pilot Migration Project
We are now executing a pilot project to migrate a non-critical internal application to a hybrid PQC-classical encryption standard.
Positive Outcome
👀 Complete Cryptographic Visibility
The client now has a complete, living inventory of all their cryptographic assets, which was a major security win in itself.
✅ Actionable, Risk-Based Roadmap
They moved from a state of abstract fear to having a clear, actionable, budget-aligned plan to address the quantum threat over the next 5 years.
📊 Data-Driven Decision Making
The performance benchmarks allowed them to make informed decisions about where and when to deploy PQC to minimize operational impact.
🔒 Enhanced Security Posture Today
The process of achieving crypto-agility has improved their overall security architecture, making it more modular and resilient, independent of the quantum threat.
Why Choose Us
🧑🤝🧑 Ecosystem of Experts
Our team blended cybersecurity architects with forward-thinking quantum experts.
✔️ Verifiable Process Maturity
Our SOC 2 compliance was critical for an engagement of this sensitivity.
🎯 Pragmatic, ROI-Focused Approach
We focused on risk reduction and business continuity, a clear value proposition.
🤖 AI-Augmented Delivery
ML was used to help classify and prioritize thousands of discovered crypto assets.
⚛️ Post-Quantum Security
This entire engagement was the definition of our PQC expertise.
📜 Full IP Transfer
The roadmap, discovery tools' outputs, and testbed results belonged to the client.
⭐ Vetted, In-House Talent
A highly-vetted team handled extremely sensitive security information.
🌎 Global Delivery, Local Understanding
Deep expertise in US financial and data privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA, NYDFS).
🤝 Zero-Risk Talent Guarantee
We guaranteed the expertise of our elite cybersecurity professionals.
Conclusion
This engagement demonstrates that our Quantum Computing Services are not just about offensive innovation; they are also about defensive preparation. We provided our client with clarity in the face of uncertainty, a tangible plan to address a complex future risk, and in doing so, solidified their security posture for the quantum era and beyond.