Why Cryptographic Inventory Is the First Step Toward Quantum Readiness
DevOps.com, Friday, August 21st, 2026
Post-quantum migration starts with discovering where vulnerable cryptography exists, which requires a continuous cryptographic inventory.
DevOps.com argues post-quantum cryptography migration starts with visibility rather than algorithm replacement. Teams must first discover where vulnerable cryptography actually exists before they can swap anything.
Cryptographic dependencies hide across source code, libraries, containers, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, cloud services and SaaS platforms. Software bills of materials help map components, but cryptographic bills of materials and dedicated inventories provide deeper visibility into keys and algorithms in use.
The article argues the inventory must be continuous rather than a one-time audit, because dependencies change with every build.