Quantum computing harnesses quantum mechanics to deliver huge leaps forward in processing power, but it also has the potential to render today's public key cryptography useless. This has led NXP to participate in the development of new cryptography algorithms, standards and migration paths. Collectively called post-quantum cryptography (PQCrypto), these new standards will secure today's classical computer platforms used in embedded environments against emerging quantum computing threats.
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Setting the Future Security Standards
The Evolution of Standards-Based Post-Quantum Crypto
PQCrypto can run on classical computing hardware found in devices we use today and does not require a quantum computer.
The Emergence of Post-Quantum Cryptography
Our standard public-key infrastructure used in practically every cyber-connection imaginable — from the Internet we have grown to trust every day to our financial transactions and private email messages — is threatened by quantum computers. How does the industry plan to address it?
Quantum Computing Impact on Security Today
Super-powerful quantum computers can tackle incredibly complex tasks, but they could also impact society's ability to secure the IoT, vehicles and other devices. Some of the potential threats include:
- Email messages and financial transactions may be compromised.
- Integrity of blockchains could be compromised.
- Industrial and public services that use the Internet and private networks could become exposed.
- Audit trails and digitally signed documents associated with safety could be modified.
The race is underway to create new crypto standards to protect data and communications from threats posed by quantum computers.
For more information, contact PQC@NXP.com
NXP's Efforts Toward PQCrypto Standards
NXP strives to ensure long-term security protection of its products. As part of the NIST PQCrypto competition, two submissions by NXP security engineers and cryptographers have been selected as finalists in the replacement cryptographic standards. Follow NXP for news about the winning submissions.
Design Resources
NXP Senior Principal Cryptographer Joppe Bos overviews how cryptography will transform as we know it today.
Christine Cloostermans, NXP security architect, joins experts from industry and academia to cover key identification and other PQC topics.