Post Quantum Cryptography

Why classical crypto breaks under quantum computing

Algorithms like RSA rely on the difficulty of factoring large numbers into prime factors, a task infeasible for classical computers but dramatically accelerated by quantum computers. Once powerful enough, they could break today’s public-key encryption in hours or days.

PQC algorithms as mitigation

To counter this threat, NIST has standardized post-quantum algorithms, designed to resist both classical and quantum attacks, enabling long-term cryptographic security for embedded and connected systems.

Store now decrypt later

There is a risk that attackers today will collect and store encrypted data until sufficiently powerful quantum computers become available. This would allow previously collected data to be decrypted retroactively, compromising long-term confidentiality.

NIST FIPS 203 ML-KEM and FIPS 204 ML-DSA

ML-KEM is a key exchange algorithm used to securely establish shared secrets over untrusted networks. ML-DSA is a digital signature scheme used to authenticate devices, firmware, and software, ensuring integrity and origin authenticity.

PQC IP Cores

KiviPQC-KEM

Supports ML-KEM Algorithm a key encapsulation mechanism.

It acts as a secure handshake to agree on a shared secret across an untrusted network. 

KiviPQC-DSA

Supports ML-DSA algorithm.

Enables the creation of digital signatures to verify the origin of a message and protect it from undetected modifications.

KiviPQC-Box

Supports ML-KEM and ML-DSA algorithm.

Creates digital signatures and enables secure key exchange for encrypted communication.

KiviPQC IP Cores

PQC Security that fits into your device

Designed for area-constrained FPGAs and ASICs, KiviPQC IP cores use sequential architectures to minimize LUT, BRAM, and routing impact.

Cost-efficient licensing model

Low license fees based on one-time fee and free evaluation licenses make PQC accessible even for projects with limited budgets.

Fast availability and direct support

Evaluation packages and documentation are available via download, with rapid responsive web support to keep your project moving.

Easy integration

AXI4-Lite interface, platform-agnostic C source code HAL, API and software driver and clear documentation enable fast integration into hardware–software co-design flows.

European technology

Developed in Germany, with predictable availability giving design teams transparency, control, and long-term planning security.

Experienced IP core providers

KiviCore’s employees bring more than 20 years of experience in IP core design and licensing of IP cores.