Standards-based PQC TLS upgrade without hardware redesign
IoT devices in particular, need to rely on TLS to secure connectivity across networks to cloud and backend services. TLS is effectively the backstop for security of data being transmitted across such networks and it’s used by devices expected to remain in service for 10-20 years. Within that timeframe, the quantum threat is likely to be realized, making such devices vulnerable. PQC is fast becoming an essential compliance mandate. However, there are structural challenges to updating:
- PQC (even hybrid PQ/T) integration into TLS is complex and consumes a lot of resource
- Many TLS stacks require custom integration
- Properietary solutions can create the risk of vendor lock-in
- Brownfield devices cannot easily be redesigned or replaced
The challenge: how do you address the gap between what’s possible to deploy today, and the PQC-readiness requirements being mandated by industry.
PQMicroLib-Core
PQMicroLib-Core is an ultra-small cryptographic library that includes groundbreaking PSA/TLS integration. It’s a pure software deployment, making over-the-air updates possible, and it’s been specifically designed with compatibility in mind for constrained microncontrollers. The solution enables chip vendors and manufacturers to accelerate PQC adoption with NIST-standards-aligned implementation across product lines.