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Standardizing Post-Quantum IPsec: Cloudflare Adopts Hybrid ML-KEM to Replace Ciphersuite Bloat
Cloudflare has extended hybrid post-quantum encryption to IPsec and WAN traffic, standardizing its SASE stack ahead of the NIST 2030 deadline. By adopting a streamlined ML-KEM key exchange, the move addresses long-standing "ciphersuite bloat" in quantum-resistant IPsec. The update aims to neutralize "harvest now, decrypt later" threats without requiring specialized hardware upgrades.
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Google Cloud Introduces Quantum-Safe Digital Signatures in Cloud KMS to Future-Proof Data Security
Google has introduced quantum-safe digital signatures in its Cloud Key Management Service, adhering to NIST post-quantum cryptography standards. This vital update counters the imminent threats of quantum computing on traditional encryption methods, enabling organizations to integrate resilient, future-proof security measures seamlessly.
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NIST Guidelines Require Second Auth Factor When Using Biometrics
NIST has released a public draft of new Digital Identity Guidelines, described as “a significant update from past revisions.” The guidelines describe acceptable use of multi-factor authentication (MFA). Furthermore, when using biometric data as one authentication factor, it must be combined with something you have, and not something you know, such as a password.
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NIST Cloud Computing Twiki Launched
Today NIST began sending users their credentials for their Cloud Computing twiki, of which Kevin Jackson was one of the first to be granted access. The intent of the NIST working group is to promote cloud computing adoption and overcome the current percieved barriers of security, interoperability and portability.