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. These new standards will secure today's classical computing platforms against emerging quantum computing threats.
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Setting the Future Security Standards
The Evolution of Standards-Based Cryptography
RSA and ECC public key standards, which are foundational to today’s internet security, are vulnerable to threats from quantum computing. Post-quantum cryptography algorithms like Crystals-Kyber, Crystals-Dilithium, Sphincs+ and Falcon can run on classical computer hardware found in devices we use today and do not require a quantum computer. In 2022, NIST announced the standardization of these algorithms.
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 – and how is NXP preparing?
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
Success Stories
NXP at the Forefront of Post-Quantum Cryptography
Through relentless research and industry collaboration, a PQC algorithm co-authored by an NXP cryptographer is poised to become a future standard.
Post-Quantum Cryptography: Physical Attacks and Countermeasures
We’re inching closer to the post-quantum secure era, and novel challenges still await us. Here we reflect on earlier difficulties of securely deploying cryptographic implementations.
Prepare for the Quantum Breakthrough with Post-Quantum Cryptography
Prepare for the impact quantum computers will have on our cryptographic infrastructure by ensuring the core requirements of embedded security are considered.
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.