Technical dictionary
NIST PQC standardization
Multi-year process producing standardized post-quantum KEMs and signatures (ML-KEM, ML-DSA, SLH-DSA, …).
Definition
NIST ran competitions and processes to standardize quantum-resistant algorithms for general use. Finalized standards enable procurement and interoperability.
Adoption still requires protocol profiles (TLS, PKI, SSH) and vendor implementations—standards alone are not deployment.