Post-Quantum & Crypto Agility Readiness

A leading supplier of mission-critical engine control units (ECUs) for U.S. military applications needed a way to securely transport firmware and key material to deployed systems - without relying on external connections, internet access, or physical vendor presence. The solution needed to meet government STIG standards, protect against tampering, and ensure end-to-end integrity from factory to edge-deployed systems.

A global Tier-1 automotive supplier needed to protect the provisioning and management of sensitive credentials and firmware used in embedded Electronic Control Units (ECUs) across their supply chain. With increasing risks from unauthorized access, rogue diagnostics, and counterfeit components, the customer turned to ISS to automate and secure the lifecycle of ECU authentication—from initial password generation to in-field service validation.

A leading A&D prime contractor supporting the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) was developing next-generation defense capabilities. The customer faced the critical challenge of securely delivering cryptographic key material and mission-critical firmware directly to deployed devices - while eliminating human touchpoints, reducing risk of compromise, and aligning with STIG compliance mandates. Traditional models depended on manual processes, air gaps, and on-prem security protocols that could no longer scale to the desired automation, assurance, and operational tempo.