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NIST releases the world's first post-quantum encryption standards.
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has approved three new encryption standards designed to protect information from threats related to the development of quantum computers.
The standards were developed as part of the Post-Quantum Cryptography ( PQC) project and are now ready for use.
New encryption standards:
The standards are designed to protect information in an environment where quantum computers can crack existing encryption methods. The standards are based on mathematical problems that are difficult for both classical and quantum computers to solve. NIST recommends that you start integrating into existing security systems now, as the full implementation process can take a significant amount of time.
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The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has approved three new encryption standards designed to protect information from threats related to the development of quantum computers.
The standards were developed as part of the Post-Quantum Cryptography ( PQC) project and are now ready for use.
New encryption standards:
- FIPS 203: Based on the CRYSTALS-Kyber (ML-KEM) algorithm. The standard is designed for general data encryption and key exchange, and is characterized by high speed and compact keys.
- FIPS 204: Uses the CRYSTALS-Dilithium (ML-DSA) algorithm. The standard is designed to protect digital signatures and provide strong authentication.
- FIPS 205: Based on the Sphincs+ algorithm (SLH-DSA). A fallback standard for digital signatures based on a different type of mathematical problem, making it an alternative to FIPS 204.
- FIPS 206: Based on the FALCON algorithm (FN-DSA), scheduled for release in late 2024.
The standards are designed to protect information in an environment where quantum computers can crack existing encryption methods. The standards are based on mathematical problems that are difficult for both classical and quantum computers to solve. NIST recommends that you start integrating into existing security systems now, as the full implementation process can take a significant amount of time.
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