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NIST's Lightweight Cryptography Standard Explained

In early August, NIST finalized its long-awaited Lightweight Cryptography Standard (SP 800-232), settling on the Ascon family of algorithms to protect the world’s smallest and most resource-constrained devices. It’s a milestone that may not grab the same headlines as post-quantum cryptography, but it’s a critical step in closing one of the most overlooked doors in modern cybersecurity. Why?…

NIST's Lightweight Cryptography Standard Explained