PQShield’s PQCryptoLib-Core v3.5.1 Achieves NIST CAVP Certification

PQCryptoLib-Core v3.5.1 has officially achieved NIST CAVP certification.

August 12, 2026 -- The validation, building on our earlier certifications, covers a combination of classical and post-quantum algorithms including ML-KEM, ML-DSA, SHA-3 and SHAKE. CAVP certification (Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program) confirms that PQCryptoLib-Core version 3.5.1 has successfully undergone the rigorous CAVP testing process, showing that our implementation of these algorithms aligns flawlessly with NIST standards.

PQCryptoLib-Core is a software solution built for maximum portability and high performance across different OS platforms, covering enterprise servers, cloud infrastructure, desktop engineering systems and network devices. This certification provides confidence to security engineers and organization leaders, and the formal assurance needed for FIPS 140-3 deployments.

The transition to post-quantum security is on. PQCryptoLib-Core can help ensure that your ecosystem is ready.

• For more information on PQCryptoLib-Core, take a look at our product pages.
• View the official NIST CAVP certification under #A8807 here.

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