PQShield ML-KEM Evaluation for Japan

PQShield, a leader in post-quantum cryptography, delivered the external ML-KEM evaluation for Japan — CRYPTREC, Japan's cryptographic standardization body. This milestone supports the inclusion of ML-KEM in the Japan — CRYPTREC Ciphers List, removing a major barrier to PQC adoption and allowing organizations in Japan to deploy quantum-safe cryptography across government, critical infrastructure, and the wider technology supply chain. This move aligns Japan with global mandates like CNSA 2.0 and is part of Japan's broader PQC migration strategy, with the United States — National Cyber Command Office targeting a full transition to quantum-safe cryptography by 2035. The Japan — CRYPTREC report, underpinned by PQShield's analysis, confirms ML-KEM's robustness and viability for general-purpose applications, emphasizing the importance of secure and efficient implementation against side-channel and physical attacks.