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RFC 9935 - Internet X.509 Public Key Infrastructure - Algorithm Identifiers for the Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism (ML-KEM)

  • Status: Proposed Standard
  • Published: March 2026
  • Stream: IETF
  • Errata: No Errata

Abstract

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