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NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205)

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United States (NIST)
v2024 (FIPS 203/204/205)
8 domains
8 controls

NIST's Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standardisation effort culminated in August 2024 with the publication of three Federal Information Processing Standards: FIPS 203 (ML-KEM, based on CRYSTALS-Kyber for key encapsulation), FIPS 204 (ML-DSA, based on CRYSTALS-Dilithium for digital signatures), and FIPS 205 (SLH-DSA, based on SPHINCS+ for hash-based digital signatures). These standards are designed to resist attacks from both classical and quantum computers. NIST recommends organisations begin transitioning to PQC algorithms immediately. A fourth standard (FN-DSA, based on FALCON) expected in 2025.

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NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205) is a compliance framework from United States (NIST) with 8 domains and 8 controls that map to 125 other frameworks. The largest domains are Crypto-Agility (1 controls), FIPS 203 ML-KEM (1 controls), FIPS 204 ML-DSA (1 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (8)

Crypto-Agility

1 controls
Controls in the Crypto-Agility domain of NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205) — 1 controls
CodeTitle
PQC-6Crypto-Agility Architecture and Hybrid Composite Mode Strategy

FIPS 203 ML-KEM

1 controls
Controls in the FIPS 203 ML-KEM domain of NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205) — 1 controls
CodeTitle
PQC-2FIPS 203 ML-KEM Implementation - Module-Lattice Key-Encapsulation Mechanism

FIPS 204 ML-DSA

1 controls
Controls in the FIPS 204 ML-DSA domain of NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205) — 1 controls
CodeTitle
PQC-3FIPS 204 ML-DSA Implementation - Module-Lattice Digital Signature

FIPS 205 SLH-DSA

1 controls
Controls in the FIPS 205 SLH-DSA domain of NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205) — 1 controls
CodeTitle
PQC-4FIPS 205 SLH-DSA Implementation - Stateless Hash-Based Digital Signature

Implementation Operations

1 controls
Controls in the Implementation Operations domain of NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205) — 1 controls
CodeTitle
PQC-8Implementation Requirements - RNG, Side-Channel, Key Management, Operations, Incident Response

Inventory and Migration

1 controls
Controls in the Inventory and Migration domain of NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205) — 1 controls
CodeTitle
PQC-5Cryptographic Inventory and PQC Migration Roadmap

PQC Framework

1 controls
Controls in the PQC Framework domain of NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205) — 1 controls
CodeTitle
PQC-1PQC Scope, Quantum Resistance Rationale, and Mathematical Foundations

Validation and HSMs

1 controls
Controls in the Validation and HSMs domain of NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205) — 1 controls
CodeTitle
PQC-7FIPS Validated Modules, HSM Readiness, and Algorithm Validation

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205), you already cover:

NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements

63%

5 controls mapped

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OWASP ASVS

63%

5 controls mapped

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NIST Special Publication 800-34 Revision 1, Contingency Planning Guide for Federal Information Systems

63%

5 controls mapped

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+ 122 more: CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0 (63%), Switzerland New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP/nDSG, 2023) (63%)

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Maps to 125 other frameworks

8 total controls
NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements
5 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
63%
OWASP ASVS
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
63%
NIST Special Publication 800-34 Revision 1, Contingency Planning Guide for Federal Information Systems
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
63%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
63%
Switzerland New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP/nDSG, 2023)
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
63%
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
63%
AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance for the Water Sector (American Water Works Association)
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
63%
IEC 62351 - Power Systems Communication Security
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
63%
ISO 19011
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
63%
ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
63%
ISO 31000:2018
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
63%
FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
63%
Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA)
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
63%
Nebraska Data Privacy Act
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
63%
MTCS (Singapore)
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
63%
Monetary Authority of Singapore Technology Risk Management Guidelines
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
63%
MITRE ATT&CK
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
63%
Privacy Act 1988 (Australia)
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
OWASP Top 10:2025
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
50%
BSI IT-Grundschutz
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
Bahrain PDPL
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
50%
APPI
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
ISO/IEC 27400:2022
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL)
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
Jamaica Data Protection Act 2020
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
LGPD
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
Liechtenstein DPA
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
Malaysia PDPA 2010
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
Nigeria Open Banking Regulatory Framework (CBN, 2023)
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
New Jersey Data Privacy Act
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
New Hampshire Data Privacy Act
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
NATO STANAG 4774 (Confidentiality Metadata Labels) and STANAG 4778 (Metadata Binding)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
50%
NAIC Insurance Data Security Model Law (MDL-668)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
50%
Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
Mexico LFPDPPP
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
MDS2 (Medical Device)
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
Mauritius DPA
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
50%
MARS-E
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
50%
OWASP API Security Top 10 - 2023
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
38%
ISO/SAE 21434
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
38%
ISO 27043
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
38%
ISO 22739:2024 - Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies Vocabulary
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
38%
ISO 27018
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
38%
ISO 27017
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
38%
ISO/IEC 23837 - Security Requirements for Quantum Key Distribution
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
38%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
38%
ISO 27799
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
38%
ISO 13485
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
38%
ISO/IEC 29115:2023 - Entity Authentication Assurance Framework
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
38%
AS9100D:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space, and Defence
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
38%
ISO 27005
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
38%
ISO 20000-1
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
38%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
38%
South Korea ISMS-P
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
38%
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
38%
FIDO2 / WebAuthn
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
38%
GLBA
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
25%
HKMA SPM
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
25%
ISMAP (Japan)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
25%
IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1)
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
W3C Verifiable Credentials (VC) Data Model 2.0
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
USMCA Chapter 19 - Digital Trade (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
TEFCA - Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
SWIFT CSCF
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
PCAOB AS 2201 - Audit of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
Pakistan Personal Data Protection Bill 2023
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
OWASP DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
IEC 60601-1 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 27031:2011
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) - Net-Zero Standard
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 27007:2020
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
Azerbaijan Law on Personal Data (2010)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 29100:2024
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 38500:2024 - Governance of IT
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
COBIT 2019
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 27004:2016
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
FedRAMP High
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
FedRAMP Moderate
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 MODERATE
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 30111:2019
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
PCI DSS 4.0
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
FDA Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
GAMP 5 - Good Automated Manufacturing Practice
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
GLI-33 - Gaming Laboratories International Event Wagering Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
South Korea PIPA
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ITU Radio Regulations and Space Security Standards
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ITAR - International Traffic in Arms Regulations
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Israel Protection of Privacy Law (5741-1981)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ICH Q10 - Pharmaceutical Quality System
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
IATF 16949:2016 - Quality Management System for Automotive Production
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
FISMA
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Ghana Cybersecurity Act
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
HITECH Act
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Iceland Data Protection and Processing of Personal Data Act (Act No. 90/2018)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Indonesia PDP Law
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Compare NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205) with NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements

What is NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205) and who does it apply to?

NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205) is a compliance framework from United States (NIST) with 8 domains and 8 controls. NIST's Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standardisation effort culminated in August 2024 with the publication of three Federal Information Processing Standards: FIPS 203 (ML-KEM, based on CRYSTALS-Kyber for key encapsulation), FIPS 204 (ML-DSA, based on CRYSTALS-Dilithium for digital signatures), and FIPS 205 (SLH-DSA, based on SPHINCS+ for hash-based digital signatures). These standards are designed to resist attacks from both classical and quantum computers. NIST recommends organisations begin transitioning to PQC algorithms immediately. A fourth standard (FN-DSA, based on FALCON) expected in 2025. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205) actually require?

NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205) has 8 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Crypto-Agility (1 controls), FIPS 203 ML-KEM (1 controls), FIPS 204 ML-DSA (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205) do I already cover?

NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205) maps to 125 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements (63% coverage), OWASP ASVS (63% coverage), NIST Special Publication 800-34 Revision 1, Contingency Planning Guide for Federal Information Systems (63% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

How do I implement NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205)?

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