Post-Quantum Cryptography Resources
Comprehensive guide to standards, organizations, and implementation resources for quantum-safe cryptography migration
NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards
Key Encapsulation
FIPS 203: ML-KEM (CRYSTALS-Kyber)
Standardized key encapsulation mechanism for secure key establishment in post-quantum environments.
Digital Signatures
FIPS 204: ML-DSA (CRYSTALS-Dilithium)
Primary digital signature algorithm for post-quantum cryptographic applications.
Hash Functions
FIPS 205: SLH-DSA (SPHINCS+)
Stateless hash-based signature scheme for quantum-resistant authentication.
Additional Algorithms
NIST Round 4 Additional Evaluations
- BIKE, Classic McEliece
- NIST-Standardized Algorithms (Aug 2024): ML-KEM (FIPS 203), ML-DSA (FIPS 204), SLH-DSA (FIPS 205)
- FALCON (compact signatures)
- Ongoing standardization process
Timeline & Adoption
- 2024: NIST standards published
- 2025: Industry implementation begins
- 2030: Critical systems migration deadline
- 2030+: Quantum threat realization window
International Standards Organizations
Europe
- ENISA: European cybersecurity agency
- BSI Germany: Federal cybersecurity authority
- NCSC UK: National cyber security centre
North America
- NIST: National Institute of Standards
- CSE Canada: Communications Security Establishment
- NSA: National Security Agency
Asia-Pacific
- NISC Japan: National center for incident readiness
- ACSC: Australian Cyber Security Centre
- KISA: Korea Internet Security Agency
Migration Timeline & Milestones
2024
NIST PQC Standards Published
2025
Industry Implementation Begins
2030
Critical Systems Migration Deadline
2030+
Quantum Threat Realization
Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Organizations
Standards Bodies
- ETSI QSC: Cryptographic agility and PQC guidelines (Europe)
- ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27: IT security standards including PQC integration (Global)
Government & Policy
- NSA CNSA 2.0: Mandates use of PQC for national security systems (USA)
- Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C): Promotes U.S. leadership in quantum tech including PQC (USA)
Industry & Alliance
- GSMA: Telecom PQC frameworks and guidance (Global)
- Cloud Security Alliance: Cloud-focused PQC guidance and best practices (Global)
- World Economic Forum: Quantum cybersecurity advocacy (Global)
Research & Media
- IQT: Promotes PQC awareness and vendor ecosystem (Global)
- Global Risk Institute: Quantum risk and financial sector readiness (Canada)
- Quantum Computing Report: Covers PQC, vendors, adoption, and standards progress (Global)