RFC 9794: a new standard for post-quantum terminology

Announcement of the standard RFC 9794 published in the NCSC blog

From the webpage:
The NCSC’s contribution to the Internet Engineering Task Force will help to make the internet more secure.

To contribute to the international effort to ensure a smooth and secure migration to PQC, the NCSC has taken an active role in the development of PQC standards. In June 2025, the IETF published RFC 9794, specifying ‘Terminology for Post-Quantum/Traditional Hybrid Schemes’. This RFC defines foundational language for PQC standardisation in protocols, and was authored by the NCSC, partnering with Dr. Britta Hale from the Naval Postgraduate School. Consistent terminology across PQC ensures that technical proposals and discussions have clarity and consistency, and prevents misunderstandings that can lead to security issues.

More information: https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc9794.html as well as here: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/new-standard-for-post-quantum-terminology

Origin of text: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/new-standard-for-post-quantum-terminology
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