AnkaSecure Documentation Portal

Welcome to the internal documentation hub for AnkaSecure, AnkaTech's next-generation Post-Quantum Cryptography platform. This portal is structured to guide each team member to the content most relevant to their role and responsibilities.

Quick Start

New to AnkaSecure? Start here:

By Role

For Solution Architects

Design and architecture artifacts for system components, data flows, security controls, and deployment topologies:

Organization & Governance:

• Deployment Organization Model - UPDATED - Practical guide for organizing deployments with decision frameworks (canonical)
• Conceptual Architecture - 5 Pillars framework for Crypto Agility Orchestration
• Enterprise Implementation Playbook - NEW - Step-by-step implementation guide

Architecture:

• Conceptual Architecture - High-level system design
• Platform Architecture - Infrastructure and deployment topology
• Component Overview - Service interactions and dependencies
• Composite Keys Architecture - Hybrid cryptography (NIST CSWP 39)

Technical Deep Dives:

• Core API Architecture - Core API design
• Cryptographic Lifecycle - Key management flow
• Redis Architecture - Caching and session infrastructure
• Kafka Event Architecture - Event streaming and audit trail
• Edge NGINX Architecture - Multi-tenant routing

For Developers & Engineers

Reference materials, API specifications, code samples, and implementation guides:

API & SDK Development:

• Core API Reference - REST API endpoints
• Composite Hybrid Keys API - Quantum-resistant encryption/signing
• Audit API Reference - Audit trail queries
• SDK Usage Guide - Software development kit
• SDK Flow 29: Composite Keys - Hybrid crypto code example
• CLI Commands - Command-line interface
• Streaming Operations - Bulk crypto operations

Migration & Interoperability:

• Migration Overview - Strategy and planning
• PKCS#7 to JOSE Conversion - Legacy format migration
• RSA to ML-KEM Workflow - Encryption algorithm migration
• RSA to ML-DSA Workflow - Signature algorithm migration

Performance & Testing:

• Performance & Scalability - Optimization guides
• Benchmark Results - Complete performance data

For DevOps & Operations

Operational runbooks, automation scripts, environment management, and deployment workflows:

Deployment Planning:

• Enterprise Implementation Playbook - NEW - Complete implementation guide
• Deployment Models - SaaS/Enterprise/Private Cloud model selection
• Sizing & Capacity Planning - Resource requirements

Daily Operations:

• Operate Environment - Daily operations with envctl.sh
• Troubleshooting Guide - Problem resolution
• Health Checks - Service monitoring

Deployment & Environment Management:

• Installation Overview - Complete installation guide
• Deploy Environment - Installation procedures
• Backup & Restore - Data protection
• Certificate Management - TLS certificate rotation
• KEK Rotation - HSM key rotation

Build & Release Management:

• Release Overview - Release process
• Upload Docker Images - Build and deploy services
• Build SDK - SDK release process
• Build CLI Suite - CLI build procedures

Automation & CI/CD:

• CI/CD Pipeline - Continuous deployment
• Script Reference - Automation scripts

For Security & Compliance Officers

Policies, key management controls, certification evidence, and compliance frameworks:

Key Management:

• Key Management Overview - Key lifecycle
• Composite Hybrid Keys - Quantum-resistant keys (HNDR protection)
• Composite Keys Best Practices - Usage guide
• Policy System Design - Policy framework

Compliance & Certifications:

• NIST CSWP 39 Compliance - Hybrid algorithm certification
• GSA PQC Compliance - Federal contract readiness
• ETSI QSC Compliance - EU telecommunications
• OWASP Compliance - Security standards
• FIPS 140-3 & Algorithms - Cryptographic compliance
• Regulatory Compliance Matrix - Complete compliance map

HSM & Infrastructure Security:

• HSM Integration Guide - Hardware security modules
• Security Architecture Overview - Security audit
• Core API Security - Authentication implementation

Audit & Monitoring:

• Audit API Overview - Audit trail system
• Audit Query Patterns - Common queries
• Credentials Reference - Default users and policies

For Sales Teams

Sales enablement materials, competitive positioning, and customer conversations:

Seller Enablement Kit (16 documents):

• Overview & Usage Guide - How to use the kit
• Quantum Threat Overview - The problem we solve
• Platform Overview - What AnkaSecure does
• Elevator Pitch - 30-second pitch
• Target Clients & Pain Points - Ideal customer profile
• Client Conversation Guide - Discovery questions
• Five Pillars Selling Guide - Value proposition
• Use Cases by Industry - Vertical focus
• Competitive Positioning - vs competitors
• Objection Handling - Common objections
• Value Propositions & ROI - Business case
• Compliance & Regulatory - Compliance selling
• Pricing & Licensing - Commercial models

Qualification Tools:

• Pre-Sales Technical Assessment - Technical qualification
• Quick Lead Qualification - Lead scoring

Presentations:

• Executive Pitch (12 slides) - C-level presentation
• Technical Deep Dive (38 slides) - Technical audience
• Federal Compliance Brief (18 slides) - Government sector

For Product & Marketing

Strategic context, messaging guidelines, and market-facing collateral:

• Use Cases & Stories - Real-world applications
• Cryptographic Sovereignty - Sovereign crypto
• Crypto-Agility (Executive) - Business case
• Composite Keys Market Advantage - Competitive edge
• Strategic Articles - Market timing
• Global PQC Status - Market landscape
• Strategic Canvas - Business strategy

For Leadership

Business-oriented analyses and strategic roadmaps:

• Performance Benchmarks - Complete benchmark data
• Scalability Analysis - System capacity
• Global Coverage Roadmap - Product roadmap
• HSM Pricing Analysis - Cost analysis

Common Tasks

Quick access to frequent workflows:

Getting Started:

• Deploy First Environment - Step-by-step installation
• Validate Installation - Post-deployment checks

Daily Operations:

• Start/Stop Services - Environment control
• Check Service Health - Monitor system status
• View Logs - Debug issues

Migration Workflows:

• Migrate PKCS#7 to JOSE - Legacy format conversion
• Migrate RSA to PQC - Complete enterprise migration
• Validate Migration - Ensure successful transition

Build & Release:

• Build and Deploy Services - Docker image workflow
• Release SDK - SDK build process
• Release CLI Tools - CLI build process

Troubleshooting:

• Troubleshooting Decision Trees - Systematic problem resolution
• Common Issues - Known problems and fixes
• Emergency Procedures - Critical incident response

Quick Reference

Fast lookups for commands, errors, and configuration:

Commands & Scripts:

• All Commands Reference - Complete command catalog
• Script Exit Codes - Return code meanings
• Diagnostic Commands - Debug commands

Configuration:

• Port Matrix - Service port assignments
• Directory Structure - File system layout
• Environment Variables - Configuration reference
• Configuration Files - Config file locations

Errors & Troubleshooting:

• Error Catalog - Error code lookup
• Algorithm Catalog - Simple algorithms (84 total)
• Composite Algorithms - Composite algorithms (41 combinations)
• Policy Templates - Policy templates (23 total)

Documentation Categories

Complete documentation organized by topic:

1. Getting Started

Entry point for new users - onboarding, concepts, and quick starts. Browse Getting Started →

2. Foundational Concepts

Core concepts that underpin the platform - JOSE, hybrid keys, crypto-agility, tenant isolation. Browse Foundational Concepts →

3. Architecture

System design, components, and technical architecture. Browse Architecture →

4. Components

Deep dive into each service: Core API, Admin API, Auth API, Audit API, License Server, CLI, SDK. Browse Components →

5. Migration & Interoperability

Legacy system migration, PKCS#7 conversion, RSA-to-PQC workflows. Browse Migration →

6. Security & Compliance

Key management, HSM integration, compliance reports, security policies, algorithms (125 total). Browse Security → | HSM Integration →

7. Deployment

Deployment models (SaaS, Enterprise, Hybrid), planning, and installation. Browse Deployment →

8. Operations

Day-to-day operations, maintenance, runbooks, troubleshooting. Browse Operations →

9. Infrastructure

Supporting services: monitoring, OpenTelemetry, external integrations, CI/CD. Browse Infrastructure →

10. Performance

Benchmarks (compact & streaming), scalability, optimization guides. Browse Performance →

11. Reference

Commands, errors, configuration, ports, directory structure. Browse Reference →

12. Use Cases

Real-world applications, customer scenarios, business questions. Browse Use Cases →

13. Articles & Insights

Strategic insights, technical deep-dives, market analysis. Browse Articles →

14. Sales & Marketing

Seller enablement, presentations, qualification tools. Browse Sales & Marketing →

15. Advanced Topics

Implementation plans, streaming architecture, technical notes. Browse Advanced →

16. Development & Release

Build procedures, Docker images, SDK/CLI releases, GPG setup. Browse Development →

What's New

Recent documentation updates:

Last updated: March 2026 Documentation version: 4.1.0