+Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Transition Planning & Hybrid Mode Support

Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Transition Planning & Hybrid Mode Support

Description

Mechanisms exist to allocate resources to:
(1) Transition legacy Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS) to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms; and
(2) Support hybrid cryptography during a defined transition period.

Possible Solutions & Considerations

Micro-Small Business (<10 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 1-2

∙ Keep TLS/VPN/software current so vendor-provided PQC/hybrid modes are adopted automatically

Small Business (10-49 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 3-4

∙ Monitor TLS library vendor support for PQC/hybrid modes
∙ Plan transition for highest-risk systems first

Medium Business (50-249 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 5-6

∙ PQC algorithm support assessment for key systems
∙ Hybrid cryptography pilot for critical services
∙ Vendor roadmap review for PQC support

Large Business (250-999 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 7-8

∙ Hybrid cryptography deployment for critical services
∙ TLS 1.3 with hybrid PQC key exchange pilot
∙ Legacy system migration planning and resource allocation

Enterprise (> 1,000 staff) / BLS Firm Size Class 9

∙ Enterprise hybrid cryptography deployment program
∙ FIPS 140-3 validated PQC module adoption
∙ Hybrid mode support across all external-facing services
∙ Automated legacy system discovery and migration tracking

SCR-CMM

Level 0 Not Performed

Practices are non-existent, based on the inability to demonstrate an implemented and operational capability. A reasonable person would conclude the control is not being performed.

Level 1 Performed Informally

SCR-CMM Level 1 criteria definitions are not available for this control:
▪ A reasonable person would conclude this control requires a structured process.
▪ At this level of maturity, the "ad hoc" nature of performing a capability informally would indicate the intent of the control is not met due to a lack of consistency and formality.

Level 2 Planned Tracked

SCR-CMM Level 2 criteria definitions are not available for this control:
▪ A reasonable person would conclude a well-defined and standardized process is required.
▪ At this level of maturity, the “requirements-driven” nature of performing the control is focused on a localized and/or regionalized implementation, not uniform and consistent across the organization.
▪ Requirements are narrowly scoped for applicability and are primarily derived from compliance obligations (e.g., laws, regulations and contracts).

Level 3 Well Defined

Quantum Security (QTS) capabilities are standardized across the entity for applicability to People, Processes, Technologies, Data and/or Facilities (PPTDF) to ensure consistency for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with QTS domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with QTS domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ A risk management team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain QTS domain capabilities.
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of risk management operations (e.g., risk management solution, GRC platform and TPRM tool).
▪ The entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function, works with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with QTS domain capabilities to address Minimum Compliance Requirements (MCR) (e.g., applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements) and Discretionary Security Requirements (DSR) (e.g., entity-required controls).
▪ An implemented and operational capability exists to allocate resources to:
(1) Transition legacy Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS) to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms; and
(2) Support hybrid cryptography during a defined transition period.

Level 4 Quantitatively Controlled

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 4 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a quantitatively-controlled process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ While it may be possible to develop “metrics-driven” capabilities for this control, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.

Level 5 Continuously Improving

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 or Level 4 (if available) criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 5 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a continuously-improving process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ Level 5 capabilities should be considered “world-class” where the control builds on Level 4 capabilities, but are continuously improving through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning (ML) technologies.
▪ While it may be possible to develop responsive capabilities for this control through the use of AI and/or ML technologies, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.

1. Übersicht

Bezeichnung Standard

1.1 Referenzen

1.2 Identifizierte Anforderungen

1.3 Zugehörige Regulierungen

2. Identifizierte Anforderungen

Anforderungen
Quelle Anforderung

3. Zugehörige Regulierungen

Regulierungen
Quelle Regulierung

Verknüpfte Vorgänge

Verknüpfungen
Verknüpfungstyp Vorgang
is related to Annual
is related to relative Control Weighting = 07
is related to Process
is related to Protect
is related to SCRM Focus Tier 2 OPERATIONAL
blocks Business / Service Interruption
blocks Regulatory / Legal / Contractual Financial Liability
blocks Loss of Authorization / Certification / License
blocks Unperformed / Unowned Control Responsibilities
blocks Third-Party Dependency Failure
blocks Long-Term Confidentiality Loss from Cryptographic Obsolescence
blocks Loss of Confidentiality
blocks Loss of Data / Service Availability
blocks Loss of Authenticity / Provenance
blocks Drought & Water Shortage
blocks Earthquakes
blocks Fire & Wildfires
blocks Floods
blocks Hurricanes & Tropical Storms
blocks Landslides & Debris Flow
blocks Pandemic (Disease) Outbreaks
blocks Severe Weather
blocks Space Weather
blocks Thunderstorms & Lightning
blocks Tornadoes
blocks Tsunamis
blocks Volcanoes
blocks Winter Storms & Extreme Cold
blocks Dysfunctional Management Practices
blocks Human Error
blocks Technical / Mechanical Failure
blocks Statutory / Regulatory / Contractual Change
blocks Economic Shock / Market Disruption
blocks Manufacturing Capacity / Supply Disruption
blocks Product Defect / Design Failure
blocks Supplier Financial Distress / Insolvency
blocks Workforce Shortage / Loss of Critical Skills / Labor Disruption
blocks Harvest Now / Decrypt Later (HNDL)
blocks Cryptographic Compromise / Cryptanalytic Capability Advancement
blocks CRY-01.02AC
is blocked by QTS-06.1 Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Transition Planning & Hybrid Mode Support – Assessment Procedure
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