Frequently Asked Questions
When will quantum computers break RSA?
No one can say with certainty, and published estimates vary widely. Two things are not in doubt: migrating enterprise cryptography takes years, and harvest-now-decrypt-later attacks mean data encrypted today can be recorded now and decrypted later. Rivet prioritizes by algorithm strength, how long the data or certificate has to stay secure, and business impact, rather than betting on a date.
Does Rivet upload my files to the cloud?
No. All analysis runs locally on your machine. No files, binaries, or source code are ever sent to Cerebion servers. If you turn on AI fix suggestions, code snippets go only to the AI provider you choose; with a local model such as Ollama, nothing leaves your network.
Can I use Rivet in an air-gapped environment?
Yes, with a paid license. Rivet supports fully offline operation with Ed25519-signed offline license files, and no internet connection is required. The 14-day trial validates online, so evaluate in a connected environment first.
What NIST PQC algorithms does Rivet recommend?
Rivet recommends ML-KEM (CRYSTALS-Kyber, FIPS 203) for key encapsulation, and ML-DSA (CRYSTALS-Dilithium, FIPS 204) or SLH-DSA (SPHINCS+, FIPS 205) for digital signatures.
How do I move my license to a new machine?
Open Cerebion Rivet on your old machine → Settings → License → click "Deactivate License". Then activate on your new machine using the same license key. If you no longer have access to the old machine, contact support@cerebion.com and we will reset your activation remotely.
How do I cancel my subscription?
To cancel, email support@cerebion.com with your license key or the email address used at purchase. We will cancel your subscription within one business day. Your license remains active until the end of the current billing period.
Does a clean Binary Analyzer result mean my binary is quantum-safe?
No. A clean result means no known vulnerable cryptographic patterns were detected using static analysis. Rivet cannot detect runtime-only crypto, custom implementations that do not match known patterns, or algorithms hidden inside encrypted/packed binary sections. See the Binary Analyzer Limitations section for full details.
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