United States of America: NIST algorithms to withstand quantum computer attacks
Progress
Current status
processing consultation
22 Nov 2023 processing consultation
24 Aug 2023 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Closed consultation on NIST algorithms designed to withstand quantum computer attacks
On 22 November 2023, the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) closed its consultation on standardising encryption algorithms capable of resisting attacks by quantum computers. The consultation covers three draft standards, releas…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Opened consultation on NIST algorithms designed to withstand quantum computer attacks
On 24 August 2023, the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) opened its consultation on standardising encryption algorithms capable of resisting attacks by quantum computers. The consultation will close on 22 November 2023. The co…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body