This standard defines a method to implement optimized post-quantum version of existing network security protocols [1]. It is based on a multi-layer protocols approach and allows data packets and/or data encapsulated to be quantum resistant to future cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs). This standard includes hybrid modes for key exchange and authentication and specifies mechanisms for handling the larger public key sizes of post-quantum algorithms. This standard excludes any definition of a new post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithm.
- Sponsor Committee
- COM/NetSoft-SC - Virtualized and Software Defined Networks, and Services Standards Committee
- Status
- Active PAR
- PAR Approval
- 2022-06-16
Working Group Details
- Society
- IEEE Communications Society
Learn More - Sponsor Committee
- COM/NetSoft-SC - Virtualized and Software Defined Networks, and Services Standards Committee
- Working Group
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QuNET/WG - Post-Quantum Network Security
Learn More - IEEE Program Manager
- Jennifer Santulli
Contact - Working Group Chair
- Jonathan J. Attia
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