NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standardization
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Call for Proposals Announcement (information retained for historical purposes-call closed 11/30/2017)
Currently, public-key cryptographic algorithms are specified in , as well as special publications and . However, these algorithms are vulnerable to attacks from large-scale quantum computers (see ).
It is intended that the new public-key cryptography standards will specify one or more additional unclassified, publicly disclosed digital signature, public-key encryption, and key-establishment algorithms that are available worldwide, and are capable of protecting sensitive government information well into the foreseeable future, including after the advent of quantum computers.
Appreciation
NIST extends its appreciation to all submitters and those providing public comments during the post-quantum algorithm evaluation process.
As a first step in this process, NIST on draft minimum acceptability requirements, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria for candidate algorithms. The are posted, along with a summary of the changes made as a result of these comments.
The final submission requirements and the minimum acceptability requirements of a "complete and proper" candidate algorithm submission, as well as the evaluation criteria that will be used to appraise the candidate algorithms, can be found in .
Nominations for post-quantum candidate algorithms may now be submitted, up until the final deadline of November 30, 2017. Complete instructions on how to submit a candidate package are posted in the .