Global Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Consulting | Quantum Risk, Quantum Readiness & Cryptographic Governance | SITG-Consulting
- Brian Couzens
- Jul 14
- 5 min read

Quantum Computing Will Change Cyber Security. Preparation Starts Today.
Every organisation relies on cryptography.
Banks rely on it to secure financial transactions.
Governments rely on it to protect national infrastructure.
Healthcare providers rely on it to safeguard patient records.
Manufacturers rely on it to secure operational technology.
Cloud providers rely on it to establish trust.
Every VPN, SSL certificate, digital signature, software update, encrypted database, authentication system, API and secure communication depends upon cryptography.
The challenge is that the cryptography protecting today's digital economy was never designed to withstand large-scale quantum computing.
That is why organisations around the world are beginning their transition towards Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
SITG-Consulting helps organisations understand that transition before it becomes a crisis.
We provide independent consulting services focused on Post-Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Risk Management, Quantum Readiness Assessments, Cryptographic Discovery, Cryptographic Governance, Enterprise Risk Management, Cyber Resilience and Strategic Transformation.
Our approach is evidence-based, vendor independent and built around one principle.
You cannot secure what you cannot see.
Global Quantum Risk Consulting
Business no longer operates within national borders.
An organisation headquartered in London may host applications in Frankfurt, process payments in Singapore, manufacture products in Bangkok, store data in Sydney and serve customers in New York.
Quantum risk follows those dependencies.
SITG-Consulting provides international consulting services supporting organisations across global markets, including:
United Kingdom
London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds.
Europe
Paris, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Brussels, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Luxembourg, Zurich, Geneva, Vienna, Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Rome, Milan, Dublin, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Helsinki, Warsaw, Prague, Budapest, Bratislava, Bucharest, Sofia, Zagreb, Ljubljana, Athens, Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Kyiv.
Asia-Pacific
Bangkok, Singapore, Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Manila, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Vientiane, Yangon, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Auckland and Wellington.
Middle East
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Tel Aviv and Ankara.
North America
Washington DC, New York, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver and Montréal.
Latin America
Mexico City, Bogotá, Lima, Santiago, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasília.
Africa
Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Nairobi, Lagos, Accra and Casablanca.
Wherever organisations operate, they face the same challenge.
Understanding where cryptography exists.
Understanding who owns it.
Understanding the business risk.
Building a practical roadmap towards quantum readiness.
What Is Post-Quantum Cryptography?
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) is the next generation of cryptographic algorithms designed to resist attacks from both classical and quantum computers.
Unlike today's widely deployed RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), PQC algorithms are designed to remain secure even when cryptographically relevant quantum computers become available.
Migrating to PQC is not a software upgrade.
It is an enterprise-wide transformation programme affecting applications, infrastructure, cloud services, identity systems, hardware security modules, third-party suppliers, operational technology and business governance.
That is why successful organisations begin with discovery rather than deployment.
What Is Quantum Risk?
Quantum risk is the business risk created by dependence upon cryptographic algorithms that may become vulnerable to future quantum attacks.
This includes:
Long-term confidential information.
Digital identities.
PKI infrastructure.
Authentication systems.
Digital signatures.
Software signing.
Secure communications.
Customer information.
Financial transactions.
Government records.
Intellectual property.
Industrial control systems.
Supply chain trust.
Quantum risk is not simply an IT issue.
It affects governance, compliance, procurement, operational resilience, mergers and acquisitions, cloud strategy, enterprise architecture and board-level decision making.
Quantum Readiness Starts with Visibility
One of the biggest mistakes organisations make is asking:
"When should we migrate?"
The first question should always be:
"What exactly are we migrating?"
Most organisations cannot answer with confidence:
How many certificates exist?
Which algorithms are deployed?
Which applications depend upon RSA?
Which suppliers still rely upon legacy cryptography?
Which systems cannot currently support PQC?
Which business services are most exposed?
Without those answers, migration planning becomes guesswork.
SITG-Consulting helps organisations replace assumptions with evidence.
Our Services
Post-Quantum Cryptography Consulting
Strategic planning for enterprise-wide PQC adoption, migration roadmaps and governance.
Quantum Readiness Assessments
Independent reviews measuring organisational preparedness for quantum-era cyber security.
Quantum Risk Assessments
Identification of business, technical and operational risks associated with quantum computing.
Cryptographic Discovery
Finding cryptographic assets, dependencies, certificates, keys, algorithms and trust relationships across enterprise environments.
Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM)
Developing structured inventories of cryptographic dependencies to support governance and migration.
Cryptographic Governance
Designing governance models that remain effective long after migration programmes conclude.
Executive Advisory
Supporting Boards, CIOs, CISOs, CROs and executive leadership teams with independent strategic advice.
Enterprise Risk Management
Integrating quantum risk into broader business risk management and resilience programmes.
Cyber Resilience
Strengthening organisational resilience through governance, assurance and strategic planning.
Independent Validation
Providing objective reviews of strategies, roadmaps and implementation programmes.
Industries We Support
SITG-Consulting supports organisations across sectors including:
Financial Services
Banking
Insurance
Government
Defence
Critical National Infrastructure
Energy
Utilities
Healthcare
Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturing
Telecommunications
Technology
Cloud Computing
Data Centres
Retail
Transportation
Logistics
Oil and Gas
Mining
Legal Services
Professional Services
Education
Higher Education
Research Organisations
Hospitality
Construction
Public Sector
Why Organisations Choose SITG-Consulting
We are independent.
We are vendor neutral.
We focus on evidence rather than marketing.
We help organisations understand their cryptographic estate before recommending solutions.
Our work focuses on governance, visibility and strategic decision making rather than simply deploying new technology.
Why Governance Matters
Replacing cryptographic algorithms is only part of the challenge.
Organisations also need:
Executive accountability.
Policy.
Standards.
Ownership.
Risk management.
Supplier governance.
Architecture.
Continuous monitoring.
Continuous assurance.
Independent validation.
Without governance, today's successful migration programme becomes tomorrow's unmanaged legacy environment.
The Business Case for Quantum Readiness
Preparing early allows organisations to:
Reduce migration risk.
Improve visibility.
Meet emerging regulatory expectations.
Reduce long-term implementation costs.
Protect customer trust.
Improve resilience.
Reduce business disruption.
Strengthen governance.
Improve board reporting.
Support strategic investment decisions.
Quantum readiness is not simply about preparing for future quantum computers.
It is about understanding today's cryptographic risks before they become tomorrow's operational failures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Post-Quantum Cryptography?
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) is a new generation of cryptographic algorithms designed to remain secure against attacks from quantum computers.
What is a Quantum Readiness Assessment?
A Quantum Readiness Assessment evaluates how prepared an organisation is to transition towards Post-Quantum Cryptography by examining governance, cryptographic visibility, business dependencies and organisational maturity.
What is a Quantum Risk Assessment?
A Quantum Risk Assessment identifies where current cryptographic dependencies create future business, operational or regulatory risk.
What is Cryptographic Discovery?
Cryptographic Discovery identifies where cryptography exists throughout an organisation, including applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, certificates, keys and trusted communications.
What is a Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM)?
A CBOM is a structured inventory of cryptographic components and dependencies, providing organisations with the visibility required to plan and govern PQC migration effectively.
Which industries should prepare now?
Any organisation relying on encrypted information, digital identities, software signing, cloud infrastructure or critical systems should begin planning for Post-Quantum Cryptography.
Why SITG-Consulting?
Technology alone does not solve quantum risk.
Visibility does.
Governance does.
Evidence does.
SITG-Consulting helps organisations move beyond uncertainty by providing independent expertise in Post-Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Risk Management, Quantum Readiness, Cryptographic Discovery, CBOM development, Cyber Resilience and Enterprise Governance.
Whether your organisation operates in London, Bangkok, Singapore, Tokyo, Dubai, Paris, Berlin, Washington DC, New York, Toronto, Sydney, Johannesburg, Moscow, Kyiv or anywhere else in the world, the principles remain the same.
Understand your cryptography.
Understand your business dependencies.
Build governance.
Prepare for Post-Quantum Cryptography.
Strengthen resilience.
Protect digital trust.
About SITG-Consulting
SITG-Consulting is an independent international consulting practice specialising in Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), Quantum Risk, Quantum Readiness, Cryptographic Governance, Cryptographic Discovery, Enterprise Risk Management, Cyber Resilience and Strategic Transformation.
We help organisations, governments and critical infrastructure providers understand their cryptographic landscape, identify risk, develop governance frameworks and prepare for the transition to the post-quantum era.
The future belongs to organisations that prepare before change becomes unavoidable.
SITG-Consulting — Independent Global Experts in Post-Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Risk and Quantum Readiness.



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