Understanding Post-Quantum Cryptography
Why post-quantum matters, and why the migration starts now.
Understanding Post-Quantum Cryptography
Classical Crypto Vulnerable
Current encryption (RSA, ECC, DH) relies on mathematical problems (factoring, discrete logarithm) that quantum computers can solve efficiently using Shor's algorithm.
Quantum Computing Threat
Large-scale quantum computers will break current encryption within seconds. Adversaries are already harvesting encrypted data for future decryption.
Post-Quantum Solution
Based on hard mathematical problems (lattices, codes, hash functions) that remain secure against both classical and quantum attacks.
NIST Post-Quantum Standards
After an 8-year evaluation process, NIST has standardized post-quantum algorithms that organizations must adopt. Our implementations are fully compliant with these standards:
FIPS 203 - ML-KEM
Key Encapsulation Mechanism (formerly Kyber)
Based on Module Learning With Errors (MLWE) problem. Used for establishing shared secrets over insecure channels.
FIPS 204 - ML-DSA
Digital Signature Algorithm (formerly Dilithium)
Based on MLWE and Module Short Integer Solution (MSIS). Used for authentication and non-repudiation.