Quantum Cryptography Standardization Process News Today

One public-key encryption and three digital signature algorithms determined to provide the best defence against quantum attacks.

Washington, DC — The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced it has completed the third round of the Post-Quantum [...]

One public-key encryption and three digital signature algorithms determined to provide the best defense against quantum attacks.

PQC 20201 The NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standardization Process has entered the third phase, in which 7 third round finalists and eight alternate candidates are being considered for standardization. NIST plans to hold a third NIST PQC Standardization Conference in June 2021 to discuss various aspects of these candidates, and to obtain valuable feedback for the final selection(s). NIST will invite each submission team of the 15 finalists and alternates to give a short update on their algo...