Eracent Advances Post-Quantum Security Readiness with Cryptographic Discovery and CBOM Capabilities
Enterprise-wide discovery and cryptographic visibility will help organizations identify quantum-vulnerable encryption, protect sensitive data, and prepare for emerging federal cybersecurity mandates.
RIEGELSVILLE, PA – November 4, 2026 – Eracent, a leading provider of IT Asset Management (ITAM), Software Asset Management (SAM), and IT discovery solutions, today announced an initiative to expand its enterprise discovery capabilities to help organizations identify cryptographic vulnerabilities, develop Cryptographic Bills of Materials (CBOMs), and prepare for the emerging security threats associated with quantum computing.
The threat is already taking shape through a practice known as “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” (HNDL). Cybercriminals and nation-state adversaries can intercept and stockpile encrypted information today, anticipating that future quantum computers will be capable of breaking widely used encryption mechanisms. Sensitive business, government, financial, and intellectual property data stolen today could remain valuable for years, making proactive protection increasingly urgent.
Identifying Cryptographic Risks Before They Become Security Breaches
Building on its established enterprise IT discovery technology, Eracent is developing capabilities to identify cryptographic algorithms, protocols, certificates, and potentially vulnerable software across enterprise environments. By correlating endpoint discovery, network observations, and known software vulnerabilities, Eracent intends to help organizations create actionable cryptographic inventories and CBOM-related records that reveal where quantum-vulnerable encryption may expose sensitive information.
These capabilities are designed to help organizations:
- Identify cryptographic vulnerabilities across discovered IT assets, software, and network communications.
- Create and maintain cryptographic inventories and CBOM-related records to support security assessments and remediation planning.
- Prioritize sensitive data exposure, particularly systems vulnerable to Harvest Now, Decrypt Later attacks.
- Accelerate post-quantum migration planning by identifying technologies that rely on encryption methods requiring replacement.
- Support regulatory compliance through documented cryptographic visibility and evidence-based reporting.
Supporting Federal Post-Quantum Security Mandates
Eracent’s initiative is designed to support evolving U.S. government requirements and standards, including the Office of Management and Budget’s OMB M-26-15, National Security Memorandum 10 (NSM-10), the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s NIST IR 8547 transition guidance, and the National Security Agency’s Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0 (CNSA 2.0).
These frameworks establish expectations for cryptographic inventories, migration planning, and the transition toward quantum-resistant security, with major federal milestones extending through 2035.
“Organizations cannot protect what they cannot identify,” said Alex Justo, President of Eracent. “The quantum threat is not simply a future concern. Sensitive encrypted information is being collected today with the expectation that it may be decrypted tomorrow. Eracent’s goal is to give organizations the visibility and actionable intelligence they need to identify vulnerable technologies, prioritize remediation, and protect critical information before that threat becomes a reality.”
Eracent’s post-quantum initiative builds on its long-standing expertise in comprehensive IT discovery, technology identification, and data normalization, extending these foundational capabilities into cryptographic risk assessment and quantum-readiness planning.
About Eracent
Eracent provides enterprise IT Asset Management, Software Asset Management, IT discovery, and cybersecurity solutions that help organizations gain visibility into their technology environments, reduce risk, optimize costs, and improve operational efficiency.
For more information, visit www.eracent.com.
