NIST REPORT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR TRANSITION TO POST-QUANTUM CRYPTOGRAPHY STANDARDS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards & Technology issued the following press release:

In August 2024, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards made to withstand the assault of a future quantum computer. Now, the agency has released its high-level road map to help organizations switch to these standards. The report, Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (NISTIR 8547), outlines NIST's official approach and timelines for transitioning away from quantum-vulnerable algorithms to quantum-resistant standards. It is the core technical document meant to inform federal agencies, industry partners and standards organizat...