CanadaBuys #20140904

AMF Seeks Post-Quantum Cryptography Transition Services

The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), a Canadian government agency, is seeking a provider to support its Information Security and Cyber Defense Directorate (DSIC) in transitioning to post-quantum cryptography (PQC): - Professional services are required to assist with PQC transition, enhance internal expertise, and protect AMF's information systems from quantum threats - The objective is to ensure regulatory continuity and align with cybersecurity best practices and crypto agility - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are mentioned; the focus is on specialized consulting and technical support - The contract duration is 12 months - Work will be performed in Montréal and Capitale-Nationale regions, Québec, Canada - Procurement is through a competitive open bidding process

Description

This solicitation is issued by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) to procure services from a service provider to support, complement expertise, and assist the Information Security and Cyber Defense Directorate (DSIC) in its transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The strategic initiative aims to protect AMF's information systems against emerging quantum threats, ensure continuity of its financial market regulatory missions, and align with best practices in cybersecurity and crypto agility. The contract duration is 12 months, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding. The work region includes Montréal and Capitale-Nationale in Québec, Canada.

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