February 6, 2024 at 05:32PM
The Linux Foundation launches the Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA) to advance post-quantum cryptography and address security challenges posed by quantum computing. Supported by industry leaders, the PQCA seeks to develop high-assurance software implementations and support the adoption of post-quantum algorithms. The initiative encourages participation and collaboration. More info at PQCA website or GitHub.
The meeting notes cover the announcement of the launch of the Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA) by the Linux Foundation. This alliance aims to drive the advancement and adoption of post-quantum cryptography to address cryptographic security challenges posed by quantum computing. The PQCA brings together industry leaders, researchers, and developers, and is supported by founding members such as Amazon Web Services, Cisco, Google, IBM, among others.
The PQCA plans to be the central foundation for organizations seeking production-ready libraries and packages to support their alignment with U.S. National Security Agency’s Cybersecurity Advisory. It will engage in various technical projects to support its objectives, including the development of software for evaluating, prototyping, and deploying new post-quantum algorithms. The PQCA also invites organizations and individuals to get involved and participate in its mission and initiatives.
In addition, the meeting notes mention the Open Quantum Safe project, founded at the University of Waterloo, and the new PQ Code Package Project. The full release and supporting quotes can be viewed on the PQCA website.
The Linux Foundation, as the home for collaboration on open source software, hardware, standards, and data, is described in the meeting notes as the world’s leading organization for open source projects that are critical to the world’s infrastructure. The Foundation’s focus is on leveraging best practices to create sustainable models for open collaboration.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the full release and supporting quotes on the PQCA website.