Entrust Added Crypto Bill of Materials Capabilities
The update enables organizations to manage post-quantum migration and automate cryptographic asset tracking.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Quantum Computing
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Entrust has updated its Cryptographic Security Platform to include import and export capabilities for Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM). This commercial update allows enterprises to manage cryptographic risks and prepare for post-quantum transitions through a unified dashboard.
Why it matters
Organizations face mounting pressure to catalog cryptographic dependencies to address emerging compliance requirements and post-quantum migration strategies. This platform update connects inventory data with automation tools to simplify asset management across complex infrastructures.
The platform now supports composite algorithms for post-quantum strategies and integrates Ansible for certificate lifecycle automation. These tools bridge the gap between asset discovery and governance by mapping discovered dependencies against defined 2026 SBOM requirements.
The players
Entrust
A provider of identity, payments, and data protection solutions that maintains a core platform for managing enterprise-wide cryptographic keys and certificates.
Australian Cyber Security Centre
A division within the Australian Signals Directorate that provides national technical guidance on cybersecurity standards and software inventory best practices.
The details
The platform functions by consolidating discovery and inventory data, allowing users to correlate assets with their specific cryptographic dependencies. It incorporates SPIRE (the Secure Production Identity Framework for Everyone) to manage identities for AI agents, alongside Ansible-based scripts for automating certificate renewal workflows. By providing both as-a-service and on-premises deployment options, it supports standardized tracking of cryptographic material across distributed environments.
Timeline
July 2026: The Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Centre published updated guidance on 2026 SBOM elements.
October 1, 2026: Entrust announced the updates to its Cryptographic Security Platform.
The Tech Race
This move places Entrust in the competitive segment of automated security governance, following the trend set by global regulations like the European Union's DORA and NIS2. It specifically extends the capability to handle post-quantum migration, a critical race among vendors to provide drop-in security compliance.
IT teams can now utilize this platform to automate the discovery and lifecycle management of cryptographic assets in their existing workflows. The update offers flexibility in deployment, allowing organizations to maintain the platform either on-premises or as a managed cloud service.
The takeaway
The move underscores the industry's shift toward cryptographically agile architectures ahead of post-quantum standards. Organizations should monitor how well these new composite algorithm supports align with the final cryptographic standards adopted by international bodies in late 2026.
Further reading
For broader context on how industries are preparing for new security paradigms, visit our Quantum Computing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ITWire.
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