Project Overview

Crypto Standards and Guidelines, by Project Area

• Block Cipher Techniques
• Digital Signatures
• Hash Functions
• Key Management
• Message Authentication Codes (MACs)
• Post-quantum Techniques
• Random Bit Generation

Implementation-related References

• Examples with Intermediate Values
• Object Identifiers (OIDs): Computer Security Objects Register
• Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP)

Guideline for Using Cryptography in the Federal Government

• Directives, mandates and policies (SP 800-175A)
• Cryptographic mechanisms (SP 800-175B Revision 1)
   

Cryptographic Standards and Guidelines Development Process

Learn about NIST's process for developing crypto standards and guidelines in NISTIR 7977 and on the project homepage.