InfoSec Global, a Keyfactor company specializing in cryptographic posture management, has been granted a second U.
S. patent (U.
S. Patent No. 12340262) for an innovative method to replace cryptographic engines in software systems, aimed at preparing organizations for the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC).
The newly issued patent supports InfoSec Global’s objective to enable organizations to future-proof their cryptographic infrastructure. Cryptographic agility, defined as the capability to efficiently swap and manage cryptographic algorithms or libraries without altering application code, is becoming crucial as enterprises anticipate the advent of quantum computing.
This patent allows applications to dynamically offload cryptographic operations to modular, pluggable components via a centralized API engine. This approach is designed to simplify the adoption of quantum-resistant algorithms by facilitating more efficient replacement of cryptographic engines within existing systems, providing a practical and scalable route toward crypto-agile and PQC-ready infrastructure.
The technology builds upon InfoSec Global’s initial patent from 2014, which established the foundational framework for crypto-agile systems. By enabling cryptographic decisions to be made at runtime, organizations can manage algorithm upgrades proactively, respond to vulnerabilities more rapidly, and integrate new cryptographic standards, such as PQC, without disrupting critical operations.
Vladimir Soukharev, PhD, Vice President of Cryptographic Research and Development at InfoSec Global, commented on the development. “This patent represents the next generation of cryptographic architecture — moving from static implementations to dynamic cryptography that can be managed through policy rather than source code changes,” Soukharev stated. “Our first patent in 2014 laid the groundwork for crypto-agility, and this new achievement builds directly on that foundation. Now, organizations can adopt cryptographic changes — including post-quantum cryptography — without waiting on application rewrites, ensuring both agility and resilience.”
Keyfactor acquired InfoSec Global in May 2025, an acquisition that expanded its capabilities in cryptographic asset discovery, management, and modernization across complex IT environments. This patent further advances those efforts by assisting enterprises in constructing architectures capable of addressing current cryptographic threats and preparing for future quantum risks.
