Date Published: October 2026
Author(s)
Dustin Moody (NIST), Ray Perlner (NIST), Andrew Regenscheid (NIST), Angela Robinson (NIST), David Cooper (NIST)
This report describes NIST’s approach to transitioning from quantum-vulnerable cryptographic algorithms to post-quantum digital signature algorithms and key-establishment schemes. It identifies existing quantum-vulnerable cryptographic standards and the quantum-resistant standards to which information technology products and services will need to transition. It is intended to foster engagement with industry, standards organizations, and relevant agencies to facilitate and accelerate the adoption of post-quantum cryptography. It also supports the implementation of Executive Order 14412 and OMB Memorandum M-26-15, which direct federal agencies to prioritize the migration of their most sensitive systems to post-quantum cryptography.
This report describes NIST’s approach to transitioning from quantum-vulnerable cryptographic algorithms to post-quantum digital signature algorithms and key-establishment schemes. It identifies existing quantum-vulnerable cryptographic standards and the quantum-resistant standards to which...
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This report describes NIST’s approach to transitioning from quantum-vulnerable cryptographic algorithms to post-quantum digital signature algorithms and key-establishment schemes. It identifies existing quantum-vulnerable cryptographic standards and the quantum-resistant standards to which information technology products and services will need to transition. It is intended to foster engagement with industry, standards organizations, and relevant agencies to facilitate and accelerate the adoption of post-quantum cryptography. It also supports the implementation of Executive Order 14412 and OMB Memorandum M-26-15, which direct federal agencies to prioritize the migration of their most sensitive systems to post-quantum cryptography.
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Keywords
cryptography; post-quantum cryptography; quantum computing; public-key cryptography
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