QARC is an initiative focused on the practical integration of post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) technologies into real-world applications and infrastructures. The project advances PQC adoption in open source software, embedded constrained devices, and specialized hardware platforms such as FPGAs, where secure PQC implementations are still missing.
Collaboration
Hybrid Schemes
Ensuring long-term security if even if legacy PQC algorithms fail.
Cryptographic Agility
Facilitating seamless cryptographic updates across diverse systems and infrastructures.
Implementation Security
Providing resistance to side-channel attaks in both software and hardware (FPGAs, embedded systems).
EU-wide Pilot Deployments
PQC pilots in eGovernment,cloud infrastructurvces, NCSA services, and open-source ecosystems.
In collaboration with National Cyber Security Authorities (NCSAs), QARC develops novel prototypes, evaluates them in realistic pilot deployments, and creates exemplary strategies for transitioning from legacy cryptography to PQC.
Standardization, Legislation & Awarness
In addition to technical tasks, the QARC project also includes activities focused on standardization and legislation updates and the training and awareness raising activities that are necessary components of successful PQC transition.
News
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Side-Channel Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures in PQC Implementations
Categorization of side-channel attacks according to their application, underlying mathematical problem and operation that has been target. On March 12, researchers from the QARC project (Brno University of Technology, Radboud…
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The Novel EU-Wide QARC Project Will Ensure Quantum Resilience for Future Data Security
Last week, 16 academic, industry and national cybersecurity authority partners from 11 countries launched a novel EU-wide initiative “Quantum-Resistant Cryptography in Practice” (QARC), which is supported by the European Cybersecurity…
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QARC Kick-off
QARC project is kicked-off! This week, cybersecurity experts, researchers, government agencies and industry partners from 11 European countries met in beautiful Brno to launch the post-quantum cryptography (PQC) project “Quantum-Resistant…