C, vendor of mission-critical cybersecurity, nuclear deterrence support, and trusted solutions for the highest echelons of U.S. military command, has partnered with Patero, a pioneer in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) inventory, assessment, remediation, and continuous monitoring solutions. Through Patero’s PanoQoR software for cryptographic inventory and risk assessment, and its CryptoQoR solution for PQC remediation, the two companies will help federal agencies accelerate preparedness for the coming quantum day (Q-Day) — the point at which quantum computing renders today’s encryption methods obsolete.
“Patero is honored to join forces with Constellation West, whose unmatched expertise in nuclear deterrence, cybersecurity, and work with the most senior levels of military leadership sets the standard for trust and capability in this critical domain,” said Crick Waters, CEO, Patero. “Together, we will bring the federal sector a unified migration approach to quantum-resistant networks and security for the nation’s most sensitive systems against the emerging quantum threat.”
Michael Reingruber, Chief Revenue Officer, Constellation West, added: “We conducted an exhaustive search for the right partner to help federal agencies address this unprecedented challenge. Patero stood apart, — offering the comprehensive inventory, assessment, remediation, and continuous monitoring capabilities essential to ensure federal systems remain secure as we enter the quantum era.”
As part of the partnership, Constellation West is introducing Q-COMET, a pioneering end-to-end framework designed specifically for the federal sector. Q-COMET integrates quantum solution development with deployment, compliance, and mission continuity—something not yet available in other platforms.
The Constellation West–Patero alliance will enable federal clients to identify and catalog cryptographic assets across enterprise and mission environments. It will allow them to assess vulnerabilities and prioritize migration paths in alignment with federal post-quantum mandates, including NIST SP 800-227, NIST SP 1800-38, and the NSA’s Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0.
The alliance will also help remediate risks while preserving mission continuity and operational readiness across both classified and unclassified systems. In addition, it will provide continuous monitoring of compliance with evolving standards and directives to ensure enduring protection against quantum-enabled adversaries.
By combining deep mission expertise, advanced technology from Patero, and the unique capabilities of Q-COMET, this partnership delivers a clear and compliant path to post-quantum readiness, safeguarding U.S. government operations while ensuring mission continuity in an increasingly complex threat environment.