The simulation will plan and simulate discovery across your entire environment – external-facing assets, internal networks, various IT and IoT/OT assets, databases, as well as static and dynamic analysis of application code. By covering 100% of the cryptographic footprint (all pillars), the Full Simulation ensures that no area of risk remains overlooked. Partial inventories can leave blind spots, but this comprehensive approach gives you a holistic view of where and how encryption is used throughout the organization.

QryptoCyber will work with you to simulate internal cryptographic discovery in a safe manner. This may involve non-intrusive data collection: for example, analyzing sample configurations, architecture diagrams, or running our discovery tool in a monitor-only mode – to approximate what a real scan would find on internal networks, servers, and applications. We essentially conduct a exercise for cryptographic inventory: mapping out where keys are stored, which applications call encryption libraries, how databases are encrypted, and what algorithms your code utilizes, without actually scanning or decrypting any live data. You get the benefit of a full inventory map with none of the operational risk.

The deliverable for the Full Simulation is a comprehensive Cryptographic Bill of Materials covering all five pillars. This simulated CBOM will list cryptographic assets enterprise-wide – keys (and their lengths/algorithms), certificates (and their expiration dates, issuers), cryptographic libraries and versions, encryption protocols in use, database encryption statuses, and even cryptography instances in source code (e.g. use of specific encryption functions or hard-coded keys). The report uses representative data to highlight likely findings; for instance, it might indicate “RSA-2048 used for internal VPN – vulnerable to quantum” or “Application X uses OpenSSL 1.0.2 – outdated library” etc., without naming actual hostnames or sensitive details. This gives you a practically actionable blueprint of what to fix or upgrade, with the understanding that the real inventory will confirm the exact details.

 Along with the raw inventory data, QryptoCyber’s experts will provide an analysis of problem areas or gaps identified in the simulation. We’ll pinpoint potential vulnerabilities: e.g. use of algorithms that are deprecated or soon-to-be non-compliant, keys that appear to be reused across systems, missing encryption on certain sensitive data stores, or lack of quantum-safe alternatives in places that will need them. Each issue is assessed for risk criticality, helping you prioritize what to tackle first. This aligns with best practices from industry experts.

Another benefit of the Full Simulation is that it simulates the integration of QryptoCyber’s inventory tools with your tech stack. Our team will outline what connectors or data sources would be used for each pillar (e.g. hooking into certificate management systems for keys/certs, using agents or logs for internal network scans, static code analysis tools for the code pillar). We essentially perform a dry-run of deploying the cryptographic inventory platform in your environment, identifying any integration challenges upfront.

Going through the Full Simulation means that when you’re ready to do the actual cryptographic inventory and remediation, the process will be extremely simple and streamlined. You will have: a full accounting of what needs to be done, internal stakeholders who have seen the process and results (so they’re bought-in and not fearful), and pre-configured plans for tool deployment.

Essentially, the simulation acts as a rehearsal for the real thing. As a result, a normally complex project (cryptographic inventory and PQC transition) is de-risked and can be executed much faster. Most full inventories can be completed in weeks, not months, once the groundwork is laid.

Your organization can then dive straight into remediation and upgrading cryptography, armed with confidence and clarity from the simulation.