Keysight hones post-quantum algorithm testing

Keysight announced additional testing capabilities for its Inspector security platform to assess the robustness of post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Keysight Inspector, part of the recent Riscure Security Solutions acquisition, enables device and chip vendors to identify and fix hardware vulnerabilities during the design cycle.

The development of PQC encryption algorithms capable of withstanding quantum computer attack is crucial for protecting sensitive electronic information. However, new technologies assumed to be resilient against post-quantum threats may be vulnerable to existing hardware-based attacks. To tackle this issue, Keysight has added post-quantum algorithm testing to the Inspector device security platform.

Inspector can now be used to test implementations of the CRYSTALS-Dilithium digital signature algorithm, one of the encryption algorithms selected by NIST for PQC standardization. Hardware designers adopting this algorithm will be able to verify that products are secure against these threats. Government institutions and security test labs can also use Inspector to verify the strength of third-party products.

With ongoing standardization, many more new security algorithms will become available for multiple applications and industries. Ensuring their effectiveness demands verifiable implementations. Keysight will furnish the requisite test tools alongside certification services via Inspector.

To read more about Inspector and Riscure Security Solutions by Keysight, click here.

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