Abstract
PQShield, a global leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced it delivered the external ML-KEM evaluation for CRYPTREC, Japan’s cryptographic standardisation body, enabling the deployment of quantum-safe cryptography across government, critical infrastructure and the wider technology supply chain. This removes a key barrier to adoption, allowing organisations in Japan to begin deploying quantum-safe cryptography within regulated environments.
CRYPTREC defines the cryptographic algorithms approved for use by the Japanese government, making inclusion in its suite essential for procurement and widely adopted across industry. As a result, its decisions directly shape the technologies used across Japan’s supply chain, from infrastructure operators to manufacturers and exporters.
This milestone also brings Japan in line with global policy developments, including the United States’ Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite (CNSA) 2.0, which mandates the use of PQC for government procurement. Together, these moves reflect a broader international shift from PQC standardisation to real-world deployment, with governments actively driving adoption across critical infrastructure and supply chains.
