Quantum-Resistant Cryptography for IoT

overview

CORE INFRASTRUCTURE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by experts who have deployed over $1B+ in on-chain value.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that are secure, gas-optimized, and tailored to your exact business logic. Our team has deep experience across ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, and custom standards for DeFi, NFTs, and DAOs.

Security-First Process: Multi-stage audits using both automated tools (Slither, MythX) and manual review by senior engineers.
Gas Optimization: We reduce transaction costs by 20-40% through efficient coding patterns and storage strategies.
Full Lifecycle Support: From initial design and development to deployment, verification, and ongoing maintenance on mainnet.

Deliver a battle-tested, audited contract suite in as little as 2-4 weeks, accelerating your time-to-market while mitigating critical security risks.

key-features-cards

POST-QUANTUM SECURITY FOR IOT

Our Quantum-Resistant Cryptography Implementation

We deliver certified, hardware-optimized cryptographic modules that secure IoT device identities and data against future quantum attacks, ensuring long-term asset protection.

NIST-Compliant Algorithm Integration

Implementation of standardized post-quantum algorithms (CRYSTALS-Kyber, CRYSTALS-Dilithium) certified for IoT use cases, ensuring regulatory and future-proof compliance.

Hardware-Optimized Cryptographic Modules

Lightweight, energy-efficient crypto libraries designed for constrained IoT devices (MCU/MPU), minimizing performance overhead and power consumption.

< 50KB

Memory Footprint

ARM Cortex-M

Optimized For

Secure Key Lifecycle Management

End-to-end management for post-quantum key pairs—generation, distribution, rotation, and revocation—integrated with your existing PKI or HSM infrastructure.

HSM Support

YubiKey, NitroKey

Automated

Key Rotation

Hybrid Cryptography Deployment

Seamless integration of classical (ECDSA, RSA) and post-quantum algorithms, providing immediate security with a smooth migration path, avoiding vendor lock-in.

Backward Compatible

Legacy Systems

Dual-Signature

Deployment Model

Protocol-Agnostic Secure Communication

Implementation of quantum-resistant TLS 1.3 (PQ TLS) and custom secure channels for MQTT, CoAP, and other IoT protocols to protect data in transit.

Cryptographic Audit & Penetration Testing

Third-party security audits of your implementation by firms like Trail of Bits, plus custom penetration testing targeting quantum-resistance specific attack vectors.

Trail of Bits

Audit Partners

Side-Channel

Attack Testing

benefits

QUANTUM-READY INFRASTRUCTURE

Business Outcomes of Quantum-Safe IoT

Deploying quantum-resistant cryptography for your IoT ecosystem delivers concrete, measurable business value, protecting your long-term investments and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Future-Proof Device Security

Migrate your IoT device firmware to NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms like CRYSTALS-Kyber and CRYSTALS-Dilithium, securing data for decades against quantum attacks.

NIST FIPS 203/204/205

Compliant Algorithms

> 10 years

Security Horizon

Regulatory & Compliance Readiness

Proactively meet emerging quantum-readiness mandates from agencies like CISA and ENISA. Our implementations include full audit trails and compliance documentation for your supply chain.

CISA Roadmap

Aligned

GDPR/CCPA

Data Integrity

Optimized for Constrained Devices

Specialized PQC implementations designed for low-power MCUs and LPWAN networks, balancing security with performance to maintain battery life and operational efficiency.

< 100KB RAM

Footprint

ARM Cortex-M0+

Supported

Secure Lifecycle Management

End-to-end cryptographic key lifecycle management for IoT fleets, including quantum-safe key generation, distribution, rotation, and revocation via secure hardware modules.

HSM/TEE Integration

Root of Trust

Automated

Key Rotation

Reduced Long-Term Risk & Liability

Mitigate the risk of "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks on sensitive IoT data. Protect intellectual property, user privacy, and operational data from future quantum adversaries.

Data Sovereignty

Guaranteed

Quantum Attack Vectors

Seamless Protocol Integration

Implement quantum-resistant handshakes and authentication for MQTT, CoAP, and LoRaWAN protocols, ensuring every layer of your IoT stack is quantum-secure without disrupting operations.

MQTT 5.0

Supported

Backward Compatible

Deployment

Strategic Comparison

Build vs. Buy: Implementing PQC for IoT

A detailed comparison of the time, cost, and risk involved in developing quantum-resistant cryptography for your IoT devices in-house versus partnering with Chainscore Labs.

Factor	Build In-House	Chainscore Labs
Time to Implementation	9-18 months	8-12 weeks
Initial Development Cost	$300K - $800K+	$75K - $250K
Cryptographic Expertise Required	PhD-level PQC specialists	Included with our team
NIST-Compliant Algorithms	Manual research & integration	Pre-validated library (Falcon, Dilithium, SPHINCS+)
Hardware Integration (MCU/TPM)	Custom driver development	Pre-built SDKs for common hardware
Security Audit & Certification	Additional $50K-$100K, 3-6 months	Included in delivery, NIST SP 800-208 guidance
Ongoing Maintenance & Updates	Dedicated internal team	Optional SLA with 24/7 monitoring
Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1)	$350K - $900K+	$75K - $250K (predictable)
Risk Profile	High (untested implementation, talent gap)	Low (battle-tested, audited code)

how-we-deliver

PREDICTABLE, SECURE, SCALABLE

Our Delivery Process for PQC Integration

A structured, four-phase methodology to integrate quantum-resistant cryptography into your IoT ecosystem, minimizing risk and ensuring operational continuity.

Architecture & Threat Assessment

We analyze your IoT device fleet, network topology, and data flows to identify cryptographic vulnerabilities and design a hybrid PQC migration strategy. Deliverables include a risk matrix and a phased implementation roadmap.

1-2 weeks

Assessment Timeline

NIST SP 800-208

Compliance Framework

Algorithm Selection & Prototyping

We select and benchmark NIST-standardized PQC algorithms (CRYSTALS-Kyber, CRYSTALS-Dilithium) for your specific IoT constraints (power, latency, memory). A proof-of-concept validates performance on target hardware.

Kyber-768

Recommended KEM

< 100KB

Memory Footprint Target

Secure Implementation & Testing

Our team develops and integrates the PQC libraries, focusing on side-channel resistance and secure key management. We conduct unit, integration, and penetration testing, including fuzzing for edge cases.

100%

Code Coverage

OWASP IoT Top 10

Security Audit

Deployment & Lifecycle Management

We manage the staged rollout with canary deployments and real-time monitoring. We establish processes for cryptographic agility, including future algorithm updates and secure key rotation for your entire device lifecycle.

Zero-downtime

Rollout Strategy

Automated

Key Rotation

security-approach

CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3 experts.

We architect and deploy audit-ready smart contracts for tokens, DeFi protocols, and NFT projects. Our team writes in Solidity 0.8+ using OpenZeppelin standards, ensuring security from day one. Deliverables include full test coverage, gas optimization reports, and deployment scripts.

Custom Logic: From ERC-20/721/1155 tokens to complex AMMs and staking systems.
Security-First: Rigorous internal review and formal verification for critical functions.
Full Lifecycle: Development, deployment to EVM chains, and post-launch monitoring.

Reduce your time-to-market with a 2-4 week MVP delivery and eliminate costly security vulnerabilities before your mainnet launch.

Technical & Commercial Details