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NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205)
NIST's Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standardisation effort culminated in August 2024 with the publication of three Federal Information Processing Standards: FIPS 203 (ML-KEM, based on CRYSTALS-Kyber for key encapsulation), FIPS 204 (ML-DSA, based on CRYSTALS-Dilithium for digital signatures), and FIPS 205 (SLH-DSA, based on SPHINCS+ for hash-based digital signatures). These standards are designed to resist attacks from both classical and quantum computers.
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Implementation and Security Considerations
General Requirements and Compliance
FIPS 205 — SLH-DSA Hash-Based Signatures
FIPS 204 — ML-DSA Digital Signatures
FIPS 203 — ML-KEM Key Encapsulation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards?
NIST's Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standardisation effort culminated in August 2024 with the publication of three Federal Information Processing Standards: FIPS 203 (ML-KEM, based on CRYSTALS-Kyber for key encapsulation), FIPS 204 (ML-DSA, based on CRYSTALS-Dilithium for digital signatures), and FIPS 205 (SLH-DSA, based on SPHINCS+ for hash-based digital signatures). These standards are designed to resist attacks from both classical and quantum computers.
How many controls does NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards have?
NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards contains 23 controls organized across 6 domains.
Where does NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards apply?
NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards is applicable in United States (NIST). Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should evaluate its requirements.
What frameworks does NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards map to?
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