
PQCryptoLib-SDK
PQCryptoLib-Core + OpenSSL 3.x Provider for ease of integration
PQCryptoLib-SDK is PQShield’s plug-and-play software development kit, designed for applications already in the field, providing better performance than the built-in PQC library in OpenSSL, and helping to transition OpenSSL-based applications to quantum resilience.

Design Space
PQCryptoLib-SDK consists of an integration of PQShield’s FIPS 140-3 CAVP/CMVP ready PQCryptoLib-Core library, with OpenSSL. It provides certificate management, TLS connection, and an easy-to-use API that helps you develop quantum-resistant software, without code modifications.
Key Benefits
- Plug and play
- API to leverage existing hardware accelerators and RNG
- Extensive functional and security validation
- Support for CAVP/CMVP compliance paths
- Technical assistance for library integration
Common Use Cases
- Certificate management
- X.509 certificate generatio
- TL
- Integration with any application leveraging OpenSSL:
- OpenVPN
- OpenSSH
- Nginx, etc.
Example Use Cases
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