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NIST’s Post-Quantum Signature On-Ramp Process: Round 1 Overview and Insights

Chris Leonardi
Apr 03, 2024

We will soon get an update from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) about its latest efforts to select and standardize quantum-safe signature schemes. While the end of the first round of this process has not yet been announced, NIST has indicated that it will happen sometime after the Fifth NIST PQC Standardization Conference, being held April 10-12, 2024. With this in mind, we wanted to summarize the submitted signature schemes to date and share our opinions on some of the candidates.

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Quantum-Safe iMessage: Congrats, Apple!

Philip Lafrance
Mar 01, 2024

There is a lot of excitement in the quantum-safe community about Apple’s announcement to include post-quantum cryptography in the iMessage application. Dubbed PQ3, this new messaging protocol promises…

Data Security: What is Your Risk Tolerance?

Philip Lafrance
Oct 26, 2023

In today's technologically connected world, it is paramount for organizations to have a strategy for managing their information technology cyber (IT) risks. Without one, organizations are not only more…

Three Reasons for Starting Cryptographic Discovery Now

Philip Lafrance
Aug 24, 2023

As many know, the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has been leading a consortium of public and private organizations to develop concrete guidance and recommendations for organizations…

Three Recommendations to Kickstart Your IT Modernization

Philip Lafrance
Aug 02, 2023

It is no secret that the world’s cybersecurity posture is changing. The ways in which we use and interact with technology are different than they were even a few years ago. We have convenience, connectedness,…

A Recap of the 9th ETSI/IQC Quantum Safe Workshop

Philip Lafrance
Feb 23, 2023

The ETSI/IQC Quantum Safe Workshop returned last week after a one year hiatus, held in-person at ETSI’s headquarters in the beautiful South of France. Regarded by many as the world’s premier event in quantum-safe…