RFC 9935

Internet X.509 Public Key Infrastructure - Algorithm Identifiers for the Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism (ML-KEM), March 2026

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Status:
PROPOSED STANDARD
Authors:
S. Turner
P. Kampanakis
J. Massimo
B. E. Westerbaan
Stream:
IETF
Source:
lamps (sec)

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DOI:  https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC9935

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Abstract

The Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism (ML-KEM) is a quantum-resistant Key Encapsulation Mechanism. This document specifies the conventions for using the ML-KEM in X.509 Public Key Infrastructure. The conventions for the subject public keys and private keys are also specified.


For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.

For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.




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