PQC / CRYPTO-AGILITY / CBOM

PQC Vendor Evidence Comparator.

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Compares vendor evidence for crypto inventory, algorithm agility, hybrid support, testing and contractual commitments.

Version 1.3 Beta Protected engine PQC vendor evidence matrix
PURPOSE

Decision supported.

Compares vendor evidence for crypto inventory, algorithm agility, hybrid support, testing and contractual commitments.

Intended user

research, assurance and technical review teams

Output status

Preliminary outputHuman review requiredNot certification
USE CASES

Where this instrument fits.

  • Compare supplier PQC readiness
  • Prepare procurement evidence discussions
  • Identify missing proof across vendors
  • Record confidence in vendor claims
INPUTS

Required input fields.

  • Vendor A (required)
  • Vendor B (required)
  • Inventory disclosure quality (required): Weak or unknown, Partial, Strong and evidenced
  • Roadmap maturity (required): Weak or unknown, Partial, Strong and evidenced
  • Hybrid support evidence (required): Weak or unknown, Partial, Strong and evidenced
  • Test evidence (required): Weak or unknown, Partial, Strong and evidenced
  • Contract commitments (required): Weak or unknown, Partial, Strong and evidenced
  • Implementation transparency (required): Weak or unknown, Partial, Strong and evidenced

Data handling: this interface uses the L2ET protected same-origin instrument engine. Do not enter confidential, regulated, privileged, incident, medical or sensitive operational data.

METHOD

Crosswalk Matrix logic.

Scores vendor evidence dimensions and produces a side-by-side matrix of proof, unknowns and follow-up requirements.

Source families

supplier assurancePQC roadmap reviewprocurement evidence

Assumptions

  • Inputs reflect user assessment of vendor materials.
  • Vendor claims need independent validation.
  • Contract terms require legal review.
INTERACTIVE INSTRUMENT

PQC vendor evidence matrix.

Use the controls below to generate a preliminary artifact. The output is intentionally bounded and requires human review.

OUTPUT ARTIFACT

PQC vendor evidence matrix.

The generated artifact includes findings, assumptions, limitations, recommended next actions and exportable structured output.

Export options

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EXAMPLE

Example input and output.

Example input

Vendor A has partial roadmap and weak hybrid/testing evidence.

Example output

Outputs evidence gaps in hybrid support, testing and contractual commitments.

LIMITATIONS

What this tool does not do.

  • Does not verify vendor implementations.
  • Does not provide legal advice.
  • Does not rank total vendor quality.

This instrument does not provide legal, medical, cryptographic, engineering, regulatory or compliance certification.

RELATED METHOD

Method and workflow links.

Read the family method note for assumptions, output artifacts, update policy and review boundaries.

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CHANGELOG

Version history.

  • v1.3 - Research-grade instrument template, method notes, assumptions, limitations, example and export actions added.
  • Last updated: 2026-05-27.
  • Maturity state: Beta.