ST brings quantum resistance to embedded systems
Summary
New government specifications are emerging to standardize Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), leveraging new techniques based on mathematical problems that are difficult for quantum computers to solve. Solutions compliant with these standards are needed now, so that product developers can build-in protection according to current best practice and continue to strengthen resistance as the state of the art evolves. There are also new software libraries and hardware IPs for secure microcontrollers, targeting Common Criteria and FIPS 140-3 and supporting ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and XMSS/LMS[1] PQC algorithms. On the other hand, they could overpower some current types of cryptography in equipment used on a daily basis,” said Jacques Fournier, Director of Security Platform at STMicroelectronics. “ST is the first to provide quantum resistant features across all its product ranges, for all customers, for all required levels of security.” The post-quantum cryptographic assets ST is announcing are ready to use, empowering customers to bring quantum resistance to critical security features of their products like firmware update, secure boot, and authentication mechanisms.