publication
2026

RFC 9935: Internet X.509 Public Key Infrastructure - Algorithm Identifiers for the Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism (ML-KEM)

Contributors

Sean Turner, Panos Kampanakis, Jake Massimo, Bas Westerbaan

Details

Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). 2026.

Abstract

The Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism (ML-KEM) is a quantum-resistant Key Encapsulation Mechanism. This document specifies the conventions for using the ML-KEM in X.509 Public Key Infrastructure. The conventions for the subject public keys and private keys are also specified.