Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards

Published

October 27, 2026

Author(s)

Dustin Moody, Ray Perlner, Angela Robinson, Andrew Regenscheid, David Cooper

Abstract

This report describes NIST's approach to transitioning from quantum-vulnerable cryptographic algorithms to post-quantum digital signature algorithms and key-establishment schemes. It identifies existing quantum-vulnerable cryptographic standards and the quantum-resistant standards to which information technology products and services will need to transition. It is intended to foster engagement with industry, standards organizations, and relevant agencies to facilitate and accelerate the adoption of post-quantum cryptography. It also supports the implementation of Executive Order 14412 and OMB Memorandum M-26-15, which direct federal agencies to prioritize the migration of their most sensitive systems to post-quantum cryptography.

Citation

NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR) - 8547

Report Number

8547

NIST Pub Series

NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)

Pub Type

NIST Pubs

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https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.IR.8547

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Keywords

cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, public-key cryptography, quantum computing

Citation

Moody, D. , Perlner, R. , Robinson, A. , Regenscheid, A. and Cooper, D. (2026), Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards, NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.IR.8547, https://nps-ext.nist.gov/nps/nps_public_api/api/Publication/file/961337 (Accessed October 28, 2026)

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