Working Group — PQC

Post-Quantum Cryptography Working Group

Preparing the PKI ecosystem for the quantum computing era.

The Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Working Group brings together PKI practitioners, researchers, and algorithm experts to prepare the broader ecosystem for the quantum computing era. We publish practical guidance, host the annual PQC Conference, and actively track NIST standardization efforts to help organizations plan and execute their cryptographic migrations.

Working Group Leadership

PQC Chair

Paul van Brouwershaven

Founder and CEO at Digitorus

PQC Vice Chair

Ralph Poore

Applied Cryptographer

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Key Deliverables

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PQC Maturity Model

A six-level framework defining what quantum-readiness means for products and services — enabling consistent vendor assessment and supply-chain evaluation.

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PQC Capabilities Matrix

A living document tracking support for post-quantum cryptography algorithms across vendors, libraries, and hardware.

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Members

218 participating organizations

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PQC Maturity Model (PQCMM)

The PQC Maturity Model (PQCMM) defines what “quantum-ready” means for products and services. It provides a consistent, six-level framework that vendors can use to assess and communicate their PQC progress, and that organizations can use to evaluate supply-chain readiness during procurement.

PQC Capabilities Matrix (PQCCM)

The PKI Consortium is managing a PQC Capabilities Matrix (PQCCM) of software applications, libraries and hardware that includes support for Post Quantum Cryptography, without endorsing their implementation or quality.

The list includes a wide variety of software applications, libraries, and hardware from different vendors. The list should be considered a living document and a starting point. Considering the rapid change in the area such things can vary from day to day and complete freshness of information can only be gathered from vendors directly.

Post-Quantum Cryptography Working Group Charter

Charter of the Post-Quantum Cryptography Working Group

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