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THALES UK LIMITED

PQC Readiness Assessment

Comprehensive consultancy service helping organisations migrate from classical to quantum-safe cryptography. Using the proven CARAF risk framework, Thales deliver evidence-based asset discovery, vulnerability assessment, and prioritised migration roadmaps addressing real-world constraints including regulatory requirements, supply chain dependencies, and certification impacts.

Features

  • CARAF risk framework with quantitative scoring using Mosca's Theorem
  • Comprehensive cryptographic asset discovery and inventory mapping
  • Implementation and trust dependency analysis across entire estate
  • Multi-jurisdictional regulatory alignment (NCSC, NIST, EU)
  • Quantum-safe algorithm selection with migration approach recommendations
  • Certification impact assessment for Common Criteria and FIPS
  • Third-party vendor and supply chain dependency mapping
  • Crypto agility architecture design for future-proof infrastructure
  • Phased migration roadmap with realistic timeline sequencing
  • Governance framework with change management and accountability structures

Benefits

  • 30-50% more efficient resource allocation through risk-based prioritisation
  • Increased migration conflicts identified before implementation begins
  • Clear regulatory compliance evidence for NCSC 2031/2035 deadlines
  • Quantified risk reduction with measurable before/after metrics
  • Prevents costly "boil the ocean" simultaneous migration approaches
  • Realistic timelines with confidence intervals for budget planning
  • Early quantum-safe capability
  • Reduced exposure to "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks
  • Organisational capability building for ongoing crypto agility
  • Supply chain validation through vendor readiness assessment

Pricing

Service documents

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Framework

G-Cloud 15

Service ID

8 8 3 7 0 5 9 5 2 1 7 9 1 9 8

Contact

THALES UK LIMITED Phaedra Warnes
Telephone: 07974 011385
Email: fcmo@uk.thalesgroup.com

About your service

Service categories

Cloud Support Services

Security Services

  • Security strategy
  • Security risk management
  • Security audit services

Service scope

Service constraints
The PQC Readiness Assessment includes the use of discovery tooling in order to create an asset register.
This tooling shall be required to be deployed within the customer estate and relevant access provided to the identified areas of the platform in order to enable the creation of a cryptographic asset register used for both assessment and prioritisation.

User support

Email or online ticketing support
Yes
Support response times
Within 48 hours
User can manage status and priority of support tickets
No
Phone support
Yes
Phone support availability
9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
Web chat support
No
Support levels
Consultants are available via phone, e-mail or face-to-face meetings when required. Typically, the contract of work shall specify the required frequency of meetings, and further arrangements can be made as appropriate. Consultants work closely with our customers to ensure that customers have the support they require throughout the project; the basis of the support will depend on the specific needs of the project and customer.

Resellers

Supplier type
Not a reseller

Staff security

Staff security clearance
Conforms to BS7858:2019
Government security clearance
Developed Vetting (DV)

Pricing

Discount for educational organisations
No

Architecture roles

Data architect
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Data architect £1,454.00 £1,454.00
Senior data architect £1,622.00 £1,622.00
Chief data architect £1,827.00 £1,827.00
Network architect
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate network architect £1,196.00 £1,196.00
Network architect £1,196.00 £1,196.00
Lead network architect £1,827.00 £1,827.00
Security architect
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Security architect £1,454.00 £1,454.00
Lead security architect £1,622.00 £1,622.00
Principal security architect £1,827.00 £1,827.00
Solution architect
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate solution architect £1,196.00 £1,196.00
Solution architect £1,196.00 £1,196.00
Senior solution architect £1,622.00 £1,622.00
Lead solution architect £1,827.00 £1,827.00
Principal solution architect £1,827.00 £1,827.00
Technical architect
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate technical architect £1,196.00 £1,196.00
Technical architect £1,196.00 £1,196.00
Senior technical architect £1,325.00 £1,325.00
Lead technical architect £1,827.00 £1,827.00
Principal technical architect £1,827.00 £1,827.00

Chief digital and data roles

Chief data officer
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Chief data officer £1,827.00 £1,827.00
Chief information security officer
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Chief information security officer £1,827.00 £1,827.00
Chief technology officer
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Chief technology officer £1,827.00 £1,827.00

Cyber security roles

Cyber security audit and assurance
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Lead cyber security audit and assurance £1,454.00 £1,454.00
Principal cyber security audit and assurance £1,622.00 £1,622.00
Cyber security governance and risk management
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate cyber security governance and risk manager £1,420.00 £1,420.00
Lead cyber security governance and risk manager £1,454.00 £1,454.00
Principal cyber security governance and risk manager £1,827.00 £1,827.00
Cyber security monitoring
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate cyber security monitoring £937.00 £937.00
Lead cyber security monitoring £1,196.00 £1,196.00
Principal cyber security monitoring £1,325.00 £1,325.00
Cyber security incident response
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate cyber incident response £937.00 £937.00
Lead cyber security incident response £1,196.00 £1,196.00
Principal cyber security incident response £1,325.00 £1,325.00
Cyber security vulnerability management
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate cyber security vulnerability management £1,234.00 £1,234.00
Lead cyber security vulnerability management £1,454.00 £1,454.00
Principal cyber security vulnerability management £1,827.00 £1,827.00
Cyber security digital forensics
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate cyber security digital forensics £1,420.00 £1,420.00
Lead cyber security digital forensics £1,622.00 £1,622.00
Principal cyber security digital forensics £1,827.00 £1,827.00
Cyber security testing
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate cyber security testing £1,420.00 £1,420.00
Lead cyber security penetration testing £1,622.00 £1,622.00
Principal cyber security testing £1,827.00 £1,827.00
Cyber security secure design
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate cyber security secure systems architecture and design £1,420.00 £1,420.00
Lead cyber security secure systems architecture and design £1,622.00 £1,622.00
Principal cyber security secure systems architecture and design £1,827.00 £1,827.00

Product and delivery roles

Programme delivery manager
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Programme delivery manager £1,827.00 £1,827.00

Non-mandatory Standards and certifications

ISO/IEC 27001 certification
Yes
Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001
LRQA
ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date
Wednesday 9 October 2024
What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover
Not applicable.
ISO 28000:2022 certification
No
ISO 9001 certification
Yes
Who accredited the ISO 9001 certification
LRQA
ISO 9001 accreditation date
Monday 1 April 2024
What the ISO 9001 doesn’t cover
Not applicable.
Quality management systems (QMS)
Yes
CSA STAR certification
No
PCI certification
No
Cyber essentials
Yes
Please provide your Cyber Essentials Certificate Number
84dc10e6-60b2-4ecc-92f9-d9259f9c0ec6
Cyber essentials plus
Yes
Please provide your Cyber Essentials Plus Certificate Number
85a06d07-6265-49b9-9929-8a39fba3ce9c
Other security certifications
No

Social value

Section B - Commitment for Future: Delivery
  • Mission: Kick start economic growth. To secure the highest sustained growth in the G7 - with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country making everyone, not just a few, better off.

    Policy Outcome 2: Skills for growth: Supporting growth sectors and addressing skills gaps.

    • Activities to support relevant sector related skills growth and sustainability in the contract workforce. Illustrative examples: careers talks, curriculum support, literacy support, safety talks and volunteering
    • Delivery of apprenticeships, supported internships and T Level industry placement opportunities (Level 2, 3 and 4+) in relation to the contract

Service documents

Request an accessible format
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at fcmo@uk.thalesgroup.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.