Post-Quantum Encryption Standards Published

NIST has published updated cryptography standards allowing for advances in quantum computing that stand to render most security measures permeable.  

The proposed  algorithmic encryption models are designed to be uncrackable by the most advanced computing methods envisioned.

The announcement declares the Secretary of Commerce's approval of three Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS):

• FIPS 203, Module-Lattice-Based Key- Encapsulation Mechanism Standard;
• FIPS 204, Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Standard; and
• FIPS 205, .

These standards specify key establishment and digital signature schemes that are designed to resist future attacks by quantum computers, which threaten the security of current standards.

The three algorithms specified in these standards are each derived from different submissions in the NIST post-quantum cryptography standardization project

(see https://csrc.nist.gov/pqc-standardization).

Readers with an interest in the topic can expect perspective at the BIS-Sponsored Encryption Controls In-Person Seminar  September 26, 2024 in: Milpitas, CA  Register here!

[FR Doc. 2023-18197 ] is the announcement for the original Drafts published  8-23-23

FR Doc. 2024-17956 is to be published 8-14-24