Next Steps

You've completed the quickstart and have your environment set up. Now choose your learning path based on your goals and use case.

Choose Your Path

🚀 I want to integrate AnkaSecure into my application

You'll need: - Deep understanding of SDK or REST API - Algorithm selection guidance - Error handling patterns

Start here: 1. SDK Integration Guide - Complete Java SDK documentation 2. 28 Integration Flows - Real-world code examples 3. API Reference - Complete REST API documentation 4. Error Handling - Production error patterns

🔐 I need to understand security & compliance

You'll need: - Security controls documentation - Compliance frameworks alignment - Regulatory requirements mapping

Start here: 1. Security Overview - OWASP 100% compliance 2. Standards Alignment - NIST, FIPS, BSI compliance 3. Regulatory Frameworks - HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR 4. Algorithm Security Levels - NIST security levels

⚡ I want to choose the right algorithm for my use case

You'll need: - Algorithm capabilities comparison - Performance benchmarks - Security vs speed trade-offs

Start here: 1. Algorithm Catalog - 78 algorithms with recommendations 2. Algorithm Selection Guide - Decision tree 3. Performance Benchmarks - Throughput & latency data 4. Hybrid Cryptography - Classical + PQC combined

📦 I'm migrating from classical cryptography to PQC

You'll need: - Migration strategies - Step-by-step runbooks - Rollback procedures

Start here: 1. RSA → ML-KEM Migration - Encryption migration 2. RSA → ML-DSA Migration - Signature migration 3. PKCS#7 → JOSE Conversion - Format conversion 4. Migration Planning Guide - Timeline & strategies

🏥 I need industry-specific compliance guidance

Healthcare, Finance, Government, Telecom

Start here: 1. Healthcare (HIPAA) - PHI protection with PQC 2. Financial Services (PCI-DSS) - Payment data encryption 3. Government (FedRAMP) - Federal compliance 4. Telecommunications - Network security

🤖 I want to automate with CLI or scripts

You'll need: - CLI command reference - Scripting examples - CI/CD integration patterns

Start here: 1. CLI Commands Reference - Full syntax for 25 commands 2. Scripting Examples - Bash/PowerShell automation 3. CI/CD Integration - Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions 4. CLI Troubleshooting - Common CLI issues

🔧 I'm debugging errors or performance issues

You'll need: - Error resolution workflows - Performance optimization tips - Troubleshooting guides

Start here: 1. Common Errors - FAQ-style troubleshooting 2. API Errors - REST API error resolution 3. Error Code Catalog - Complete error reference (27 codes) 4. Performance Guide - SDK optimization patterns

🎓 I want to learn more about post-quantum cryptography

You'll need: - PQC fundamentals - Algorithm background - Threat landscape

Start here: 1. What is PQC? - Post-quantum cryptography explained 2. Why PQC Matters - Quantum threat timeline 3. About AnkaSecure - Platform overview 4. Glossary - PQC terminology reference

Common Learning Paths

Path 1: Java Developer Onboarding (2-3 hours)

✅ Quickstart (10 min)
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1. SDK Overview (15 min)
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2. Integration Flow 1: Asymmetric Encrypt/Decrypt (30 min)
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3. Integration Flow 5: ML-KEM Compact Operations (30 min)
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4. Algorithm Selection Guide (20 min)
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5. Testing Guide (30 min)
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✅ Ready to integrate!

Path 2: Security Architect Review (1-2 hours)

✅ Quickstart (10 min)
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1. Security Overview (20 min)
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2. OWASP Compliance Details (30 min)
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3. Standards Alignment (NIST, FIPS) (20 min)
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4. Algorithm Catalog (30 min)
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5. Performance Benchmarks (20 min)
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✅ Ready to evaluate!

Path 3: DevOps/SRE Deployment (1-2 hours)

✅ Quickstart (10 min)
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1. CLI Installation (10 min)
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2. CLI Commands Reference (30 min)
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3. Scripting Examples (30 min)
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4. Error Handling (20 min)
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5. Troubleshooting Guide (20 min)
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✅ Ready to automate!

Path 4: Compliance Officer Due Diligence (30-45 min)

✅ Platform Overview (10 min)
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1. Security & Compliance Overview (10 min)
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2. Regulatory Frameworks (HIPAA, PCI-DSS) (15 min)
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3. Standards Alignment (NIST, FIPS, BSI) (10 min)
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4. Industry-Specific Use Case (15 min)
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✅ Ready to certify!

Resource Index by Topic

Cryptographic Operations

Topic	Resource
Key Generation	API Reference
Encryption/Decryption	Secure Operations
Digital Signatures	Secure Operations
Streaming (Large Files)	Secure Streaming
Key Rotation	Key Lifecycle

Integration Methods

Method	Resource
Java SDK	SDK Overview
CLI Tools	CLI Overview
REST API	API Reference
Postman Collection	Downloads

Algorithms

Family	Resource
ML-KEM (Kyber)	Algorithm Catalog
ML-DSA (Dilithium)	Algorithm Catalog
SLH-DSA (SPHINCS+)	Algorithm Catalog
Classical (RSA, AES)	Algorithm Catalog
Performance Data	Benchmarks

Use Cases

Industry/Function	Resource
Healthcare	HIPAA Compliance
Finance	PCI-DSS Compliance
Government	FedRAMP Compliance
Migration	RSA → ML-KEM
Large Files	Streaming Operations

Troubleshooting

Issue Type	Resource
General Errors	Common Errors
API Errors	API Error Resolution
Error Codes	Error Catalog
SDK Issues	SDK Troubleshooting
CLI Issues	CLI Troubleshooting

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Documentation Version: 3.0.0 Last Updated: 2025-12-26