Technology


EU updates cybersecurity roadmap with post-


quantum cryptography


The EU member states, supported by the European Commission, issued a roadmap and timeline to start using a more complex form of cybersecurity, called post-quantum cryptography (PQC). EU member states will start transitioning


to PQC by the end of 2026, with critical infrastructures no later than the end of 2030. Designed with complex algorithms, this


is a key milestone to deflect advanced cyber threats. “As we enter the quantum era, post-


quantum cryptography is essential to ensure a high level of cybersecurity, fortifying our systems against future threats. The post-quantum cryptography roadmap provides a clear direction to provide robust security of our digital


infrastructure,” said Henna Virkkunen, Executive VP for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy. Quantum technologies can perform


complex tasks and lead to solutions for today’s challenges, including climate change, detecting natural disasters and finding new solutions in healthcare. The potential of quantum tech to deliver societal benefits is accompanied by risk of misuse, threatening communications, networks and infrastructure. Post-


quantum cryptography is considered an effective solution, since it uses encryption methods based on complex mathematical problems that even quantum computers find difficult to solve. The NIS Cooperation Group


developed the strategy in response to the Commission’s Recommendation published on 11th April 2024. It reflects the need for Europe to act immediately, as the development of quantum computers continues to advance.


PUFsecurity gains US NIST certification


PUFsecurity, a subsidiary of eMemory of Taiwan, has gained certification by the Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP) of the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Te certified implementations include FIPS 203 (ML-KEM) and FIPS 204 (ML-DSA), two of the key post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards, which will support the new wave of quantum-resilient deployments with validated IP. Te IPs provide dual-stack cryptography, supporting both classical and post-quantum schemes, making them ideal for SoC designers looking to future-proof their architectures. “NIST CAVP certification is a globally


recognised benchmark that verifies algorithm correctness and tool compatibility, providing a foundation for future FIPS 140 module certifications. PUFsecurity’s successful certification reinforces customer confidence


and regulatory compliance in adopting quantum-resistant encryption,” said the company. PUFsecurity’s flagship security


architecture is PUFpqc, which integrates high-performance PQC accelerators and advanced memory architectures to fully support NIST PQC standards. With CAVP- certified implementations, PUFpqc secures boot, digital signatures, key exchange and VPNs across many devices – from automotive MCUs to IoT devices. NeoPUF generates a unique inborn


hardware key for each chip, forming the root of trust for PQC key systems. PUFtrng provides low-power, high-quality entropy sources, compliant with NIST SP 800-90 standards, ideal for protocols like TLS 1.3 or PQ-VPN that require frequent key refresh. To optimise performance, PUFpqc uses near-memory computing, co-locating PQC


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logic near high-speed SoC memory to reduce latency and power consumption, making it ideal for ML-KEM operations in resource- constrained or real-time environments. Following NIST’s official release of FIPS 203 and FIPS 204 in 2024, the global transition window (2025-2030) has started. PUFsecurity’s validated PQC-ready solutions are positioned to secure high-risk infrastructure through dual-stack and hybrid deployments. PUFsecurity was founded in 2019 to


specialise on security IP solutions built upon physical unclonable function (PUF) technology. Leveraging eMemory’s NeoPUF and OTP technologies, PUFsecurity enbles chip and system designers to create a sustainable security foundation. Its product portfolio includes PUFpqc, PUFcc, PUFrt and PUFhsm, providing scaleable protection for the next generation of connected devices.


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