Cryptographic Standards Alignment

AnkaSecure implements post-quantum cryptographic algorithms aligned with guidance from 14 international cybersecurity authorities across 15 countries and regions, providing comprehensive coverage for global compliance requirements.

Global Coverage

Standards Supported: 14 international/national frameworks Geographic Reach: 15 countries/regions Market Coverage: $50+ trillion GDP Regulatory Reach: 4.5+ billion people

Benefits for Customers: - ✅ Deploy globally with confidence in regulatory compliance - ✅ Meet multi-region requirements with single platform - ✅ Align with government and industry cryptographic mandates - ✅ Future-proof against quantum computing threats

NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography (United States)

Overview

Authority: U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Status: FIPS Standards Published (2024) Scope: Federal government, defense, critical infrastructure

Algorithms Supported

AnkaSecure implements all NIST-standardized PQC algorithms:

Algorithm	NIST Standard	Purpose	Security Levels
ML-KEM	FIPS 203	Key Encapsulation (Encryption)	I, III, V (512, 768, 1024-bit)
ML-DSA	FIPS 204	Digital Signatures	I, III, V (44, 65, 87 parameters)
SLH-DSA	FIPS 205	Stateless Hash-Based Signatures	I, III, V

Additional NIST-Evaluated Algorithms: - FALCON: Compact signatures (NIST Round 3 finalist) - XMSS, LMS: Hash-based signatures (NIST SP 800-208)

Security Levels

NIST defines three security levels equivalent to classical symmetric encryption:

Level	Classical Equivalent	Recommended Use
I	AES-128	Standard security applications
III	AES-192	Recommended for most use cases
V	AES-256	High security, long-term protection

AnkaSecure Recommendation: Use Level III (ML-KEM-768, ML-DSA-65) for optimal security-performance balance.

Customer Impact

✅ Federal Compliance: Required for U.S. government contracts (FedRAMP) ✅ Industry Adoption: Banks, healthcare, critical infrastructure follow NIST ✅ Global Influence: NIST standards adopted worldwide

NIST Cybersecurity White Paper 39 (CSWP 39)

Overview

Document: Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparation for Quantum-Safe Cryptography Published: December 2024 Authority: U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology Scope: Federal agencies, critical infrastructure, enterprise cryptographic migration

Key Recommendations Implemented in AnkaSecure

✅ Hybrid/Composite Cryptography (§3.2.4): Combine classical + PQC during transition period → Flow 29 demonstrates HYBRID_KEM_COMBINE and DUALSIGN modes

✅ Algorithm Agility: Switch algorithms without architecture changes → 79 algorithms supported across 28 families

✅ Cryptographic Inventory: Discovery APIs for asset management → GET /api/key-management/algorithms endpoint

✅ Migration Tooling: Re-encryption/re-signing APIs for in-place upgrades → Flows 4, 8, 9, 12, 23 demonstrate migration workflows

AnkaSecure Capabilities Aligned with CSWP 39

CSWP 39 Recommendation	AnkaSecure Implementation
Hybrid cryptography	HYBRID_KEM_COMBINE mode (classical + ML-KEM)
Migration strategies	Re-encrypt/re-sign APIs (Flows 4, 8, 9, 12, 23)
Algorithm discovery	GET /api/key-management/algorithms
Policy enforcement	20+ compliance-based policy templates
Cryptographic agility	Zero-downtime algorithm rotation

Customer Impact

✅ Federal mandate compliance: Aligns with NSM-10 quantum readiness deadline (2035) ✅ Risk mitigation: HNDR attack protection via hybrid approaches ✅ Future-proof architecture: Crypto-agility enables seamless algorithm transitions

GSA Post-Quantum Cryptography Buyer's Guide

Overview

Authority: U.S. General Services Administration Published: 2024 Scope: Federal procurement, vendor evaluation criteria

GSA Evaluation Criteria Met

✅ NIST-Approved PQC Algorithms: ML-KEM, ML-DSA, SLH-DSA (FIPS 203/204/205)

✅ Hybrid Mode Support: Composite keys (HYBRID_KEM_COMBINE, DUALSIGN)

✅ Cryptographic Agility: 79 algorithms across 28 families

✅ Key Management Lifecycle: Generate, rotate, revoke, export, import APIs

✅ Migration Tooling: SDK (Java), CLI (cross-platform), REST APIs

✅ HNDR Mitigation (§6.3): Unique AND-decrypt implementation — requires BOTH classical and PQC components to decrypt

✅ Crypto-Agility (§6.5): Zero code changes for algorithm transitions

AnkaSecure Differentiators

GSA Requirement	AnkaSecure Feature	Market Status
HNDR protection	AND-decrypt semantics	Unique in market
Vendor lock-in avoidance	Open standards (JWE, JWS, JOSE RFC 7515/7516)	Industry-leading
Migration without downtime	Re-encrypt/re-sign without plaintext exposure	Best-in-class

Customer Impact

✅ Procurement ready: Meets GSA requirements for quantum-safe solutions ✅ Federal contracts: Eligible for government RFPs requiring PQC ✅ Competitive advantage: Only platform with GSA-compliant AND-decrypt composite keys

European Union Standards

ENISA (EU Cybersecurity Agency)

Authority: European Union Agency for Cybersecurity Guidance: PQC Migration Roadmap Scope: 27 EU member states, 450 million people

Alignment: - ✅ All NIST PQC selected algorithms - ✅ FALCON preferred for compact signatures (eID cards, smart cards) - ✅ Security Levels III and V recommended - ✅ Hybrid migration strategies (classical + PQC)

Customer Impact: Compliance with EU Digital Identity, NIS2 Directive, GDPR encryption requirements.

BSI TR-02102 (Germany)

Authority: Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) Standard: TR-02102 Technical Guideline Scope: German federal government, KRITIS operators

Recommended Algorithms: - ✅ ML-KEM, ML-DSA, SLH-DSA (NIST algorithms) - ✅ FALCON (compact signatures) - ✅ FrodoKEM (unique: LWE-based algorithm diversity)

Unique Requirement: BSI recommends algorithm diversity - combining lattice-based (ML-KEM) with learning-with-errors (FrodoKEM) for defense-in-depth.

Customer Impact: Required for German government procurement, KRITIS compliance.

ANSSI RGS (France)

Authority: Agence Nationale de la Sécurité des Systèmes d'Information Standard: Référentiel Général de Sécurité (RGS) Scope: French government, critical infrastructure

Recommendations: - ✅ NIST PQC algorithms (ML-KEM, ML-DSA) - ✅ FALCON preferred for compact signatures (40% smaller than ML-DSA) - ✅ Hybrid migration strategies - ✅ Security Levels III and V

Customer Impact: Compliance with French eIDAS, Sectoral Cloud, SecNumCloud.

NCSC (United Kingdom)

Authority: National Cyber Security Centre Guidance: PQC Transition Guidelines Scope: UK government, CNI operators

Alignment: - ✅ ML-KEM, ML-DSA (NIST algorithms) - ✅ FALCON (specific use cases) - ✅ SLH-DSA (stateless signatures)

Customer Impact: Required for UK government, NHS, financial services.

CCN-CERT / ENS (Spain)

Authority: Centro Criptológico Nacional (CCN-CERT) Standard: Esquema Nacional de Seguridad (ENS) Scope: Spanish public administration, critical sectors

Alignment: Adopts ENISA and NIST PQC positioning

Customer Impact: Compliance with Spanish national security framework.

ACN (Italy)

Authority: Agenzia per la Cybersicurezza Nazionale Guidance: Quantum-Safe Cryptography Recommendations Scope: Italian government, strategic sectors

Alignment: Based on ENISA guidance and NIST PQC algorithms

Customer Impact: Compliance with Italian cybersecurity directives.

Global & Telecommunications Standards

ISO/IEC JTC 1 (Global)

Authority: International Organization for Standardization Standards: ISO/IEC 18033 (Encryption), ISO/IEC 14888 (Signatures) Scope: 165+ countries, global interoperability

Coverage: - ✅ Quantum-resistant cryptography standardization - ✅ Digital signatures and key establishment - ✅ Global multinational operations

Customer Impact: Enables worldwide deployment with internationally recognized standards.

ETSI TR 103 619 (Telecommunications)

Authority: European Telecommunications Standards Institute Reports: TR 103 619 (Quantum-Safe Cryptography for Telecoms) Scope: Telecommunications, 5G, PKI, TLS

Recommendations: - ✅ HQC (NIST Round 4 alternate candidate, algorithm diversity) - ✅ ML-KEM, ML-DSA - ✅ XMSS, LMS (hash-based signatures)

Unique Feature: HQC algorithm family for diversified approach to ML-KEM.

Customer Impact: Compliance for telecommunications operators, 5G deployments, network security.

Asia-Pacific Standards

CRYPTREC (Japan)

Authority: Cryptography Research and Evaluation Committees Standard: CRYPTREC Candidate Recommended Ciphers List Scope: Japanese government, financial services

Alignment: - ✅ NIST PQC algorithms (ML-KEM, ML-DSA, SLH-DSA) - ✅ Hybrid cryptography (classical + PQC)

Customer Impact: Required for Japanese government systems, banks, critical infrastructure.

OSCCA (China)

Authority: Office of State Commercial Cryptography Administration Standards: GM/T standards Scope: Chinese government, enterprises operating in China

Alignment: - ✅ Post-quantum algorithms compatible with GM/T standards - ✅ Hybrid approaches for transition period

Customer Impact: Compliance for operations in China, MLPS (Multi-Level Protection Scheme).

KISA (South Korea)

Authority: Korea Internet & Security Agency Guidance: Post-Quantum Cryptography Transition Guidelines Scope: Korean government, critical infrastructure

Alignment: NIST PQC algorithms with national adaptations

Customer Impact: Required for Korean government systems, financial sector.

Americas Standards

CCCS (Canada)

Authority: Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Guidance: ITSP.40.111 - Cryptographic Algorithms for UNCLASSIFIED, PROTECTED A and B Scope: Canadian government, critical infrastructure

Alignment: - ✅ NIST PQC algorithms - ✅ Hybrid cryptography during transition - ✅ Security Levels III and V

Customer Impact: Compliance with Canadian federal procurement, PIPEDA.

NSA CNSA 2.0 (United States - Defense)

Authority: National Security Agency Standard: Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0 Scope: National Security Systems, defense contractors

Requirements: - ✅ Quantum-resistant algorithms for NSS - ✅ Transition deadline: 2035 (for software), 2030 (for new systems) - ✅ NIST PQC algorithms mandated

Customer Impact: Required for DoD contractors, defense supply chain.

Standards Compliance Matrix

By Region

Region	Standard	Algorithms	AnkaSecure Support
USA	NIST FIPS 203/204/205	ML-KEM, ML-DSA, SLH-DSA	✅ Full
USA (Defense)	NSA CNSA 2.0	NIST PQC	✅ Full
EU	ENISA Guidelines	NIST PQC, FALCON	✅ Full
Germany	BSI TR-02102	NIST PQC, FrodoKEM	✅ Full
France	ANSSI RGS	NIST PQC, FALCON	✅ Full
UK	NCSC Guidelines	NIST PQC	✅ Full
Spain	CCN-CERT ENS	NIST PQC	✅ Full
Italy	ACN	NIST PQC	✅ Full
Japan	CRYPTREC	NIST PQC	✅ Full
China	OSCCA GM/T	PQC compatible	✅ Full
South Korea	KISA	NIST PQC	✅ Full
Canada	CCCS ITSP.40.111	NIST PQC	✅ Full
Global	ISO/IEC JTC 1	NIST PQC	✅ Full
Telecoms	ETSI TR 103 619	HQC, NIST PQC	✅ Full

Policy Templates

AnkaSecure provides 20+ pre-configured policy templates aligned with regional standards:

North America

NIST_APPROVED - USA federal compliance
CNSA_2_0 - USA defense/NSS
CCCS_CANADA - Canadian government

Europe

EU_ALIGNED - EU-wide compliance
BSI_TR02102_ALIGNED - Germany
ANSSI_RGS_ALIGNED - France
NCSC_UK_PQC - United Kingdom
CCN_CERT_ENS - Spain
ACN_ITALY_PQC - Italy

Asia-Pacific

CRYPTREC_JAPAN - Japan
OSCCA_CHINA - China
KISA_KOREA - South Korea

Global

GLOBAL_ISO_ALIGNED - Worldwide interoperability
ETSI_QSC_ALIGNED - Telecommunications

Usage: Select the policy template matching your regulatory requirements. AnkaSecure automatically restricts available algorithms and security levels to compliant options.

Example (via SDK):

KeyGenerationRequest request = KeyGenerationRequest.builder()
    .algorithm("ML-KEM-768")  // NIST FIPS 203
    .policy("NIST_APPROVED")  // Enforce NIST compliance
    .keyId("federal-contract-key")
    .build();

See policy configuration guide →

Migration Timeline Alignment

Near-Term (2025-2027)

NIST PQC Standards Published: Organizations begin adoption

USA: Federal agencies start transition (NIST guidance)
EU: NIS2 Directive compliance deadlines
Finance: PCI-DSS updates for quantum resistance

AnkaSecure Support: All NIST algorithms production-ready.

Mid-Term (2027-2030)

Accelerated Adoption Phase

NSA CNSA 2.0: New systems must use PQC (2030 deadline)
Industry Mandates: Healthcare (HIPAA), Finance (PCI-DSS), Telecoms (ETSI)
Global Alignment: ISO/IEC standards finalized

AnkaSecure Support: Hybrid cryptography for gradual migration.

Long-Term (2030-2035)

Full Transition to PQC

NSA CNSA 2.0: All software transitioned (2035 deadline)
Global Compliance: Quantum-resistant cryptography mandatory for critical systems

AnkaSecure Support: Pure PQC deployments, algorithm diversity, performance optimizations.

Compliance Verification

How to Verify Standards Alignment

1. Check Algorithm Support:

curl https://api.ankasecure.com/api/v1/key-management/algorithms \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN"

# Response includes all supported algorithms with NIST/regional mappings

2. Validate Policy Template:

curl https://api.ankasecure.com/api/v1/key-management/policies/NIST_APPROVED \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN"

# Response shows allowed algorithms for NIST compliance

3. Generate Compliant Key:

curl -X POST https://api.ankasecure.com/api/v1/key-management/keys \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "algorithm": "ML-KEM-768",
    "policy": "NIST_APPROVED",
    "keyId": "compliant-key"
  }'

# Success confirms NIST compliance

Customer Benefits by Industry

Government & Defense

✅ FedRAMP, NSA CNSA 2.0 compliance (USA)
✅ ENS, NIS2 compliance (EU)
✅ National security standards (UK, Germany, France, Japan)

Financial Services

✅ PCI-DSS quantum-resistant requirements
✅ Regional banking regulations (EBA, BIS)
✅ Payment network mandates (Visa, Mastercard roadmaps)

Healthcare

✅ HIPAA encryption requirements
✅ PHI protection against quantum threats
✅ FDA medical device security guidance

Telecommunications

✅ ETSI TR 103 619 compliance
✅ 5G security standards
✅ PKI and TLS migration

Enterprise SaaS

✅ SOC 2 Type II compliance
✅ ISO 27001 cryptographic controls
✅ Multi-region data residency

Security Overview - Complete security posture
OWASP Compliance - REST API security
Regulatory Frameworks - HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR
Algorithm Catalog - 78 algorithms with standards mapping

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

Cryptographic Standards Alignment

Global Coverage

NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography (United States)

Overview

Algorithms Supported

Security Levels

Customer Impact

NIST Cybersecurity White Paper 39 (CSWP 39)

Overview

Key Recommendations Implemented in AnkaSecure

AnkaSecure Capabilities Aligned with CSWP 39

Customer Impact

GSA Post-Quantum Cryptography Buyer's Guide

Overview

GSA Evaluation Criteria Met

AnkaSecure Differentiators

Customer Impact

European Union Standards

ENISA (EU Cybersecurity Agency)

BSI TR-02102 (Germany)

ANSSI RGS (France)

NCSC (United Kingdom)

CCN-CERT / ENS (Spain)

ACN (Italy)

Global & Telecommunications Standards

ISO/IEC JTC 1 (Global)

ETSI TR 103 619 (Telecommunications)

Asia-Pacific Standards

CRYPTREC (Japan)

OSCCA (China)

KISA (South Korea)

Americas Standards

CCCS (Canada)

NSA CNSA 2.0 (United States - Defense)

Standards Compliance Matrix

By Region

Policy Templates

North America

Europe

Asia-Pacific

Global

Migration Timeline Alignment

Near-Term (2025-2027)

Mid-Term (2027-2030)

Long-Term (2030-2035)

Compliance Verification

How to Verify Standards Alignment

Customer Benefits by Industry

Government & Defense

Financial Services

Healthcare

Telecommunications

Enterprise SaaS

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