The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a preliminary draft of a new standard, NIST SP 1800-38A, which outlines guidelines for migrating to post-quantum cryptography. This draft is open for public comment until June 8, 2023.
The standard aims to address the growing threat of quantum computing, which could potentially break many of the current cryptographic algorithms used to protect digital information. NIST has been working on standardizing quantum-resistant algorithms, and this new standard complements that effort by providing guidance on the migration process.
The draft standard is a collaborative effort between NIST and industry partners, and it is designed to help organizations prepare for the transition to post-quantum cryptography. The standard will be updated as the project progresses, and additional volumes will be released for comment in the future.
Keywords: post-quantum, algorithm, migration, quantum-resistant, cryptography
