Compliance & Certifications Overview

Enterprise-grade compliance across federal, financial, and healthcare standards - verify in 10 minutes

Quick Compliance Audit

Estimated time: 10 minutes
What you'll verify: AnkaSecure meets NIST, GSA, FIPS, and industry standards Requirements: AnkaSecure API access

Run Automated Compliance Check

# Download compliance audit tool
curl -sSL https://ankatech.co/compliance-audit.sh | bash -s -- \
  --endpoint https://api.ankatech.co \
  --token $TOKEN \
  --standards NIST,GSA,FIPS,CNSA

✅ Expected output:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│      AnkaSecure Compliance Audit Report             │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

[✓] NIST PQC (FIPS 203/204/205)        algorithms supported
[✓] GSA PQC Buyer's Guide              HNDR + crypto-agility met
[✓] FIPS-approved algorithm coverage   AES, RSA, ECDSA, ML-KEM/DSA, SLH-DSA
[✓] NSA CNSA 2.0                       8 approved algorithms supported
[✓] OWASP REST API Security            controls enforced

Notes:

- ANKASecure orchestrates FIPS-approved algorithms; module-level
  FIPS 140-2/140-3 coverage is provided by the customer-deployed HSM.
- Continue using NIST-approved algorithms.
- Plan transition to pure PQC by 2030 (CNSA 2.0 deadline).

🎯 Result: Algorithm and orchestration coverage suitable for federal procurement, enterprise sales, and regulated industries when deployed with an HSM that meets the buyer's FIPS module requirement.

What's next?

Dive deep: NIST compliance details
Federal procurement: GSA requirements
Generate report: Compliance evidence for audits

Compliance Matrix

Certifications & Standards

Standard	Status	Certification	Applies To
NIST PQC (FIPS 203/204/205)	✅ Algorithms supported	ML-KEM, ML-DSA, SLH-DSA implemented	Federal, enterprise
FIPS 140-2 / 140-3	✅ Algorithm-level	FIPS-approved primitives orchestrated by the platform; module-level coverage provided by the customer-deployed HSM	Federal, financial, healthcare
GSA PQC Buyer's Guide	✅ Aligned	HNDR mitigation + crypto-agility implemented	Federal procurement
NSA CNSA 2.0	✅ Algorithms supported	8 approved algorithms available in policy	Defense, intelligence
OWASP API Security	✅ Aligned	JWT validation, security headers, input validation, rate limiting	All industries
SOC 2 Type II	⏳ Planned	Target Q4 2026	SaaS customers
ISO 27001	⏳ Planned	Target 2027	Enterprise
PCI DSS 4.0	✅ Aligned	Meets requirements	Financial (card processing)
HIPAA Security Rule	✅ Aligned	Meets requirements	Healthcare
GDPR	✅ Compliant	Data protection	EU operations

By Industry

Financial Services

Regulations: PCI DSS, SOX, GLBA, FINRA, SEC

AnkaSecure alignment:

✅ PCI DSS 3.6.1: FIPS-approved encryption algorithms; FIPS 140-2 module boundary provided by the customer-deployed HSM
✅ SOX Section 404: Audit controls (complete operation logs)
✅ GLBA: Data confidentiality (AES-256, ML-KEM encryption)
✅ PQC readiness: Quantum-resistant for long-term records (10-year retention)

Use case: Encrypt credit card data (PAN), transaction records, trading algorithms

Example:

# Encryption with FIPS-approved AES-256-GCM
curl -X POST https://api.ankatech.co/encrypt \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" \
  -d '{
    "algorithm": "AES_256_GCM",
    "plaintext": "PAN: 4111-1111-1111-1111",
    "compliance": "PCI_DSS_3_6_1"
  }'

Learn more: Financial services compliance

Healthcare

Regulations: HIPAA, HITECH, 21 CFR Part 11 (FDA)

AnkaSecure alignment:

✅ HIPAA §164.312(a)(2)(iv): Encryption mechanisms (FIPS-approved AES-256)
✅ HIPAA §164.312(b): Audit controls (complete audit logs)
✅ 21 CFR Part 11: Electronic signatures (ML-DSA, SLH-DSA)
✅ PQC readiness: 30-year patient record retention (quantum-resistant)

Use case: Encrypt ePHI (electronic Protected Health Information), EHR systems, medical devices

Example:

# HIPAA compliant ePHI encryption
curl -X POST https://api.ankatech.co/encrypt \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" \
  -d '{
    "algorithm": "ML_KEM_1024",  # Quantum-resistant
    "plaintext": "Patient: John Doe, MRN: 123456...",
    "compliance": "HIPAA_164_312",
    "retention": "30_YEARS"
  }'

Learn more: Healthcare compliance

Government & Defense

Regulations: FISMA, DFARS, ICD 503, ITAR, CMMC

AnkaSecure alignment:

✅ FISMA: FIPS-approved cryptography; FIPS 140-2 module boundary via customer-deployed HSM
✅ DFARS 252.204-7012: Safeguarding covered defense information (NIST SP 800-171)
✅ ICD 503: Intelligence Community cryptographic requirements (CNSA 2.0)
✅ CMMC Level 3: Practices supported through configuration and on-premise deployment
✅ ITAR: Export-controlled data protection (on-premise deployment)

Use case: Classified documents, defense contractor CUI, intelligence reports

Example:

# DoD contractor CUI protection
curl -X POST https://api.ankatech.co/encrypt \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" \
  -d '{
    "algorithm": "ML_KEM_1024",  # CNSA 2.0 compliant
    "plaintext": "CUI: Technical specifications...",
    "compliance": "DFARS_252_204_7012",
    "classification": "CUI"
  }'

Learn more: Government compliance

Technology & SaaS

Regulations: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA

AnkaSecure compliance:

⏳ SOC 2 Type II: In progress (target Q4 2026)
⏳ ISO 27001: Planned (target 2027)
✅ GDPR: Multi-tenant isolation, data residency, right to deletion
✅ CCPA: Privacy controls, data export, opt-out mechanisms

Use case: SaaS platforms, cloud services, B2B applications

Example:

# GDPR-compliant encryption (EU data residency)
curl -X POST https://api.ankatech.co/encrypt \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" \
  -d '{
    "algorithm": "ML_KEM_1024",
    "plaintext": "EU customer data...",
    "dataResidency": "EU",
    "gdprCompliant": true
  }'

Compliance by Use Case

Long-Term Data Protection (10+ Years)

Challenge: Data must remain confidential beyond quantum computer arrival (2030-2035)

Regulations: Various (financial 10-year, healthcare 30-year, legal 50-year)

AnkaSecure solution:

✅ Quantum resistance: ML-KEM, ML-DSA algorithms
✅ Hybrid approach: RSA + ML-KEM during transition
✅ Forward compatibility: Algorithm updates without re-encryption

Compliance standards: NIST PQC, GSA PQC, CNSA 2.0

Example: Healthcare 30-year retention

Federal Procurement

Challenge: Meet procurement requirements (FAR, DFARS, GSA Schedule)

Regulations: GSA PQC, CNSA 2.0, FIPS 140-2/140-3

AnkaSecure solution:

✅ RFP-ready: All checkboxes met (PQC, FIPS, CNSA)
✅ Cost-competitive: Lower TCO than cloud alternatives
✅ On-premise: Data sovereignty, air-gapped support

Compliance standards: GSA PQC, FIPS 140-2, CNSA 2.0

RFP template: Federal procurement

Multi-National Operations

Challenge: Comply with different regulations in US, EU, Asia

Regulations: NIST (US), ETSI (EU), OSCCA (China), CRYPTREC (Japan)

AnkaSecure solution:

✅ NIST algorithms: ML-KEM, ML-DSA (US federal)
✅ ETSI TS 103 744: CatKDF, CasKDF support (EU telecom)
✅ SM4, SM9: Chinese national standards (OSCCA)
✅ Camellia: Japanese standard (CRYPTREC)

Compliance standards: Multi-regional (81 algorithms cover all jurisdictions)

Example: EU telecom deployment (contact solutions team)

Generate Compliance Report

For Auditors and Procurement Officers

Request comprehensive compliance evidence:

curl -X POST https://api.ankatech.co/compliance/comprehensive-report \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" \
  -d '{
    "standards": ["NIST", "GSA", "FIPS", "CNSA", "OWASP", "GDPR"],
    "period": "last_12_months",
    "format": "PDF",
    "includeEvidence": true,
    "includeRemediation": true
  }'

Report structure (45-page PDF):

Section 1: Executive Summary (2 pages)

Compliance scorecard (% for each standard)
Key achievements (certifications, validations)
Gaps and remediation plan

Section 2: Standards Compliance (25 pages)

NIST PQC: Algorithm usage, FIPS 203/204/205 support
GSA PQC: HNDR protection proof, crypto-agility evidence
FIPS 140-2/140-3: Algorithm coverage, HSM module references, self-test logs
CNSA 2.0: Algorithm inventory, 2030 readiness
OWASP: Security controls, penetration test results

Section 3: Evidence (15 pages)

Customer-deployed HSM CMVP certificate references (Thales Luna, AWS CloudHSM, Entrust nShield)
Audit logs (sample operations)
Architecture diagrams (security boundaries)
Test results (compliance verification tests)

Section 4: Recommendations (3 pages)

Keys not aligned with the active algorithm policy and recommended migrations
Timeline to full alignment with the customer's selected baseline
Cost estimates for remediation

Use case: SOC 2 audits, federal ATO reviews, customer due diligence, RFP responses

Compliance Roadmap

Current State (2026)

Achieved:

✅ NIST PQC algorithms (FIPS 203/204/205) supported in policy
✅ FIPS-approved algorithm coverage; FIPS 140-2/140-3 module boundary via customer-deployed HSM
✅ GSA PQC Buyer's Guide alignment (HNDR + crypto-agility)
✅ NSA CNSA 2.0 approved algorithms supported in policy
✅ OWASP REST API Security controls enforced

In production: Available to all customers (SaaS + on-premise)

Near-Term (Q2-Q4 2026)

Planned certifications:

⏳ FIPS 140-3: Validation in progress (Q2 2026)
⏳ GSA Schedule 70: Contract vehicle application (Q2 2026)
⏳ SOC 2 Type II: Audit initiated (Q4 2026)

Impact: Enhanced federal readiness + enterprise trust

Mid-Term (2027-2028)

Planned certifications:

⏳ ISO 27001: Information security management (2027)
⏳ FedRAMP Moderate: Federal cloud authorization (2027-2028)
⏳ PCI DSS v4.0: Payment Card Industry certification (2027)

Impact: Full enterprise + federal compliance portfolio

Long-Term (2029-2030)

Milestones:

⏳ FedRAMP High: High-impact federal systems (2029)
⏳ FIPS 140-3 Level 3: Via Luna HSM integration (2029)
✅ CNSA 2.0 deadline: 100% pure PQC by Jan 1, 2030

Impact: TOP SECRET data processing, intelligence community, defense

Compliance by Standard

Federal Standards

NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography

FIPS 203 (ML-KEM), FIPS 204 (ML-DSA), FIPS 205 (SLH-DSA)
NIST SP 800-227 (hybrid algorithms)
NIST CSWP 39 (crypto-agility)

Status: ✅ All standardized PQC algorithms supported
Verify: 5-minute NIST test

GSA PQC Buyer's Guide

HNDR protection (AND-decrypt hybrid)
Crypto-agility (algorithm changes without code changes)
Federal procurement readiness

Status: ✅ HNDR and crypto-agility requirements met
Verify: 5-minute GSA test

NSA CNSA 2.0

ML-KEM-768/1024, ML-DSA-65/87
AES-256, SHA-384/512
2030 deadline readiness

Status: ✅ Approved algorithms supported
Verify: 5-minute CNSA test

Industry Standards

OWASP REST API Security

JWT validation (iss, aud, exp, nbf)
Security headers (5/5 required)
Input validation, rate limiting

Status: ✅ Controls enforced

PCI DSS 4.0 (Payment Card Industry)

Requirement 3.6.1: FIPS-approved encryption (module via deployed HSM)
Requirement 10: Audit logging
Requirement 8: Access controls

Status: ✅ Aligned (meets all crypto requirements)
Use case: Card data encryption

HIPAA Security Rule (Healthcare)

§164.312(a)(2)(iv): Encryption mechanisms
§164.312(b): Audit controls
§164.308(a)(4): Access management

Status: ✅ Compliant
Use case: Patient data encryption

GDPR (EU Data Protection)

Article 32: Security of processing (encryption)
Article 25: Data protection by design
Article 17: Right to erasure (key deletion)

Status: ✅ Compliant
Use case: EU SaaS deployment

Compliance Documentation

Evidence Package for Auditors

Request complete compliance evidence (for SOC 2, ISO 27001, federal audits):

curl https://api.ankatech.co/compliance/evidence-package \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" \
  -d '{
    "auditType": "SOC2",  # or ISO27001, FEDERAL, PCI_DSS
    "tenantId": "your-tenant",
    "period": "last_12_months"
  }'

Package includes (ZIP file):

📄 Compliance reports (NIST, GSA, FIPS coverage, CNSA)
📄 References to the customer-deployed HSM's CMVP certificate
📄 Audit logs (sample operations with correlation IDs)
📄 Security controls (access logs, encryption evidence)
📄 Policies (key management, incident response)
📄 Architecture diagrams (security boundaries, data flows)

Delivery: Email within 24 hours (or instant download for automated requests)

Attestation Letters

For compliance officers and procurement:

Request attestation letter:

curl https://api.ankatech.co/compliance/attestation \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" \
  -d '{
    "standard": "GSA_PQC",  # or NIST, FIPS, CNSA
    "addressedTo": "Federal Contracting Officer",
    "contractNumber": "GS-35F-0001X"
  }'

Letter format (PDF on ANKATech letterhead):

To: [Federal Contracting Officer Name]
Re: GSA PQC Compliance Attestation for Contract GS-35F-0001X

ANKATech Solutions INC hereby attests that AnkaSecure Core API v3.0.0
fully complies with the GSA Post-Quantum Cryptography Buyer's Guide
(June 2025) requirements, specifically:

- §6.3 HNDR Mitigation: AND-decrypt hybrid encryption implemented
- §6.5 Crypto-Agility: Algorithm changes without architectural changes

Supporting evidence:

- FIPS-approved algorithm coverage (FIPS 197, 186-5, 203, 204, 205) enforced by ANKASecure© algorithm policy
- Customer-deployed HSM CMVP certificate (Thales Luna, AWS CloudHSM, Entrust nShield) provides the FIPS 140 module boundary
- NIST FIPS 203/204/205 algorithm support
- GSA compliance report (attached)

Signed: [CTO Name], Chief Technology Officer
Date: [Today's Date]

Use case: Attach to RFP responses, contract proposals, compliance reviews

Compliance Testing Tools

Automated Compliance Scanners

Tool 1: NIST Algorithm Scanner

# Scan your keys for NIST compliance
curl -sSL https://ankatech.co/tools/nist-scanner.sh | bash -s -- \
  --endpoint https://api.ankatech.co \
  --token $TOKEN

Output: List of keys using non-NIST algorithms (flagged for migration)

Tool 2: GSA HNDR Tester

# Verify AND-decrypt vs OR-decrypt protection
curl -sSL https://ankatech.co/tools/hndr-tester.sh | bash -s -- \
  --key-id composite-001

Output: Mathematical proof of 1000× security improvement

Tool 3: FIPS Coverage Checker

# Inspect the FIPS posture: algorithm coverage and deployed-HSM module reference
curl https://api.ankatech.co/platform/fips-status \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN"

Output: FIPS-approved algorithms enabled in policy, the deployed HSM's CMVP reference, and any non-approved algorithms permitted in the current configuration

FAQ

Do I need ALL these certifications?

Depends on your industry and customers:

Federal/government: Need FIPS-approved algorithms + a FIPS-validated HSM, NIST PQC, GSA PQC, CNSA 2.0
Financial: Need PCI DSS, FIPS-approved encryption (module via deployed HSM), SOX Healthcare: Need HIPAA, FIPS-approved encryption (recommended)
SaaS/Enterprise: Need SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR

AnkaSecure advantage: One platform covers the orchestration, policy and lifecycle layer across multiple standards; the FIPS module boundary is provided by the HSM the customer already deploys.

How long does compliance take?

Out-of-the-box (Day 1):

✅ NIST PQC algorithms available (ML-KEM, ML-DSA)
✅ OWASP API Security controls enforced
✅ GDPR-friendly multi-tenant isolation built-in

With configuration (1 week):

✅ FIPS-approved algorithm policy (restrict to FIPS-approved primitives)
✅ CNSA 2.0 mode (restrict to approved algorithms)
✅ Audit logging (compliance trails)

With certification (6-12 months):

⏳ SOC 2 Type II (audit process)
⏳ ISO 27001 (certification body assessment)
⏳ FedRAMP (authorization process)

Can you help with our compliance audit?

Yes! AnkaSecure provides compliance support:

Included in all tiers:

✅ Compliance documentation (reports, certificates, evidence)
✅ Self-service tools (scanners, test suites, checklists)
✅ Email support ([email protected])

Enterprise tier:

✅ Dedicated compliance engineer (1-day/week)
✅ Audit preparation assistance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, federal)
✅ Custom attestation letters (for RFPs, audits)
✅ Expert witness (if auditor has questions)

📧 Request compliance support

What's Next?

Ready to achieve compliance?

🚀 Run compliance audit (10-minute automated test)
📥 Download compliance matrix (PDF, all standards)
📄 Generate evidence package (for auditors)
📧 Schedule compliance consultation (free 30-min session)

Explore specific standards:

NIST PQC compliance - FIPS 203/204/205 deep dive
GSA PQC mandate - Federal procurement requirements
NSA CNSA 2.0 - Defense & intelligence standards

Industry-specific guides:

Have questions? Email [email protected] or join our community forum

Last updated: 2026-01-07 | Standards current as of January 2026