Abstract
- NIST announced 4 algorithms that were going to be standardized
- Draft for FALCON expected for review, and will become a standard later
- Round 4 of KEMs (not from lattices) – NIST should select one or two
- Lattices, code-based and hash-based Digital Signatures – candidates in process, the effort continues
Summary
Back in 2022, NIST announced four algorithms were on the path to standardization. What happened to FALCON? And what can we expect next from NIST, following the publication of the first three PQC standards? In this video, Ben and Ali discuss NIST’s timeline, including FALCON, Round 4 KEMs, the necessary mix of lattice, code-based and hash algorithms, as well as the ongoing effort to select digital signatures.