Algorithm Identifiers for the Stateless Hash-Based Digital Signature Algorithm (SLH-DSA): https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc9909 From the LinkedIn post (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stefan-lukas-gazdag-5a30b67a_after-three-years-of-work-we-were-finally-ugcPost-7419043344926023681-abfb) on the standard, by its co-author S.-L. Gazdag (genua GmbH):“After three years of work, we were finally able to publish IETF RFC standards on the use of hash-based signatures in X.509 enabling yet another step in post-quantum migration.” Further… Read more »

From the page“In the annual update to its cryptographic recommendations (TR-02102) [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stefan-lukas-gazdag-5a30b67a_after-three-years-of-work-we-were-finally-ugcPost-7419043344926023681-abfb], the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has, for the first time, called for an end-of-life date for classical asymmetric encryption methods. According to the BSI, these methods should no longer be used on their own by the end of 2031—and by the… Read more »

A blog post by the National Cyber Security Center, Ireland (NCSC-IE) to explain the implications of developments in quantum computing and how to keep data and information secure From the page: “While you may think your encryption is future proof, advancements in quantum computing suggest what is secure today could be vulnerable tomorrow. Quantum computing… Read more »

The European Commission has proposed a new cybersecurity package to further strengthen the EU’s cybersecurity resilience and capabilities From the document:“Other targeted amendments to the NIS 2 Directive include:[…] the requirement for Member States to adopt policies for the migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) as part of their national cybersecurity strategy […] Given the continuously… Read more »

Q-PrEP’s first on-site workshop, on the 5th of February in Athens At the National Centre for Scientific Research (NCSR) “Demokritos” in Athens and under the auspices of the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCSA) Greece, our project Q-PrEP brought together more than 30 speakers & experts to present & discuss the latest state of quantum-safe communication &… Read more »

… gives/updates an overview/list of products related to PQC. From the workshop page:“Executive Summary: In response to the June 6, 2025, Executive Order (EO) 14306, ‘Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s Cybersecurity and Amending Executive Order 13694 and Executive Order 14144,’ the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is providing and regularly updating the… Read more »

From the page:“Europe faces daily cyber and hybrid attacks on essential services and democratic institutions, carried out by sophisticated state and criminal groups. The European Commission has today proposed a new cybersecurity package to further strengthen the EU’s cybersecurity resilience and capabilities in the face of these growing threats. The package includes a proposal for… Read more »

Update published by Europol and ist partners From the page:“This joint report, published by Europol and its partners, provides financial institutions with a structured, risk-based approach to preparing for the transition to post-quantum cryptography, as advances in quantum computing are expected to challenge the long-term security of today’s encryption standards.” More information as well as… Read more »

G7 Cyber Expert Group Statement on Advancing a Coordinated Roadmap for the Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography in the Financial Sector The G7 CEG, involving between others the European Central Bank, European Banking Authority, Banque de France, BaFin, Deutsche Bundesbank, Banca d’Italia, has published its post-quantum roadmap. From the document:“The G7 Cyber Expert Group (CEG) advises… Read more »

White Paper (NIST CSWP 39) by NIST on crypto agility. From the abstract of the white paper: “Cryptographic (crypto) agility refers to the capabilities needed to replace and adapt cryptographic algorithms in protocols, applications, software, hardware, firmware, and infrastructures while preserving security and ongoing operations. This white paper provides an in-depth survey of current approaches… Read more »