KMS QR CSfC

One of the original NSA Commercial Solution for Classified (CSfC) Trusted Integrators and a developer of alternatives to current cybersecurity solutions, KMS is a VOSB that provides Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System-based (JCIDS-based) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), Information System Security Engineering (ISSE), and DoD and Federal Assessment and Authorization (A&A) services with an emphasis on advancing disruptive technologies and capabilities – such as Quantum Resistant (QR) NSA CSfC Solutions.

Currently, KMS is supporting multiple QR NSA CSfC Pre-Shared Key (PSK) Key Generation Solution (KGS) operational and RDT&E efforts. KMS provides KGS Trusted Integrator and advocate services for the QR NSA CSfC Solutions’ Approving Authority (AO), Information Owner (IO), Information System Security Manager (ISSM), and COMSEC Custodian via our tailored QR NSA CSfC KGS Implementation and Operational Support Service offerings.

Below is a partial list of KMS's NSA CSfC & QR NSA CSfC KGS-related engagements/efforts:

2007: First NSA elliptic-curve cryptography / Suite B system Interim Authority to Operate (IATO)
2009: First Classified NSA Suite B system ATO (Coalition SECRET / Quantum Resistant)
2011: Presented NSA Elliptical Curve (EC) ciphers and employment opportunities at Black Hat
2012: Assisted in the development of multiple NSA CSfC CPs and CSfC Solution Registrations
2014: KMS becomes an ("Original 6") NSA CSfC Trusted Integrator
2015: Developed and presented NSA CSfC Suite B Immersion Course to multiple organizations, including NSA, CENTCOM, and Mission Partner Environment (MPE) Representatives
2016: Panel Member at NSA IAD Cyber Symposium, "Tales of an NSA CSfC Trusted Integrator"
2016: Developed and presented NSA CSfC CNSA and CSfC Immersion course
2017: Release of KMS Whitepaper, "Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Recommendation in Defense of Quantum Computer Advancements" Supported ACSS development of (and became exclusive reseller) patented Quantum Computer Resistant Algorithm Cryptographic Key Generation, Storage, and Transfer Device
2017: Obtained NSA CSfC PMO written concurrence for: "Adequate protection of up to NSA CSfC CUI” (to include KMS QCR / PSK provisioning COI R&D efforts)
2017: Presented Pre-Shared Key-Enabled CSfC: A Positively Disruptive Technology and Enabler for Next Generation Mission Partner Secure Communications at International Command and Control Research and Technology Symposium (ICCRTS)
2019: Developed and presented Quantum Resistant (QR) NSA CSfC Immersion course
2020: Obtained 1st NSA CSfC PMO / DNM NSS Approval for a QR NSA CSfC PSK KGS
2021: KMS becomes ACSS (KGS critical COTS application) Authorized Service Provider (AASP)
2021: KMS CSfC TI Lead becomes Founding Member of NIST-sponsored Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) and Quantum for National Security (Q4NS) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
2022: KMS presents Making Sense of the Quantum Mess at the Annual CSfC Conference
2024: KMS obtains 2nd and 3rd NSA CSfC PMO / DNM NSS Approval for KMS QR PSK KGS

One of the original NSA CSfC Trusted Integrators

Customer / AO advocate vice NSA CSfC PMO advocate

Quantum Resistant (QR) NSA CSfC Immersion Course

Developing tailored QR NSA CSfC solutions