> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cryptic-documentation.gitbook.io/cryptic-pq/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cryptic-documentation.gitbook.io/cryptic-pq/crytic-enterprise-whitepaper/appendix.md).

# Appendix

### Appendix A: References

1. NIST FIPS 203: Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism Standard (August 2024)
2. NIST FIPS 204: Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Standard (August 2024)
3. Intel TDX Architecture Specification v1.5 (2023)
4. AMD SEV-SNP Whitepaper (2023)
5. Secret Network SecretVM Documentation (2025)
6. AWS CloudHSM Product Overview (2025)
7. "Cryptographic Suite for Algebraic Lattices" - NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Project
8. "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later: A Threat to Modern Cryptography" - NSA Cybersecurity Advisory

### Appendix B: Glossary

* **CRQC**: Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computer
* **KEM**: Key Encapsulation Mechanism
* **ML-DSA**: Module-Lattice Digital Signature Algorithm (Dilithium)
* **ML-KEM**: Module-Lattice Key Encapsulation Mechanism (Kyber)
* **NIST**: National Institute of Standards and Technology
* **PQC**: Post-Quantum Cryptography
* **TEE**: Trusted Execution Environment
* **TDX**: Intel Trust Domain Extensions
* **SEV**: AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization

### Appendix C: Contact Information

**Company**: Cryptic Technologies

**Website**: cryptictechnologies.co

**Email**: <info@cryptictechnologies.co>

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