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Compact and Secure Post-Quantum ML-KEM IP Core for Resource-Constrained Devices
As quantum computing threatens traditional public-key cryptography, resource-constrained devices must adopt quantum-resistant algorithms without compromising efficiency or security. FortifyIQ’s ML-KEM IP addresses this challenge with a compact, energy-efficient hardware core implementing the Kyber-based Key Encapsulation Mechanism standardized in FIPS 203. Designed for secure SoC integration, it supports all ML-KEM parameter sets and includes robust protections against side-channel and fault injection attacks. The IP is engineered to meet stringent certification requirements, including FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria, enabling secure, future-proof key exchange for embedded systems.
FortifyIQ’s ML-KEM Accelerator IP is a compact, high-performance hardware core implementing the Kyber Key Encapsulation Mechanism (ML-KEM) as standardized in FIPS 203. Optimized for secure SoC integration, this IP enables post-quantum key establishment with low power and area overhead, suitable for embedded and resource constrained systems preparing for quantum-resilient cryptography.
The core supports all three parameter sets defined by the NIST PQC standardization process (ML-KEM-512, ML-KEM-768, and ML-KEM-1024), offering configurable security levels. Built around a high-throughput Number-Theoretic Transform (NTT) engine, the architecture is tailored for efficient polynomial operations, enabling fast key generation, encapsulation, and decapsulation.
Because ML-KEM involves secret-key operations, FortifyIQ’s accelerator includes built-in countermeasures against physical attacks, such as masking, constant-time logic, input/output scrambling, and integrity checks, making it suitable for deployment in high-assurance applications targeting compliance with FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria.
Engineered to be implementation-agnostic and integration-friendly, FortifyIQ’s ML-KEM IP enables forward-looking SoC designs to meet the emerging demands of post-quantum cryptography without compromising efficiency or security.
