ISM-1995

When using ML-KEM for encapsulating encryption session keys (and similar keys), ML-KEM-768 or ML-KEM-1024 is used, preferably ML-KEM-1024.

Topic
Using the Module-Lattice-Based Key Encapsulation Mechanism
Applicable to
Non Classified, Official, Protected, Secret, Top Secret

History

Dec 2024
When using ML-KEM for encapsulating encryption session keys (and similar keys), ML-KEM-768 or ML-KEM-1024 is used, preferably ML-KEM-1024.
A new control was added recommending that when using ML-KEM for encapsulating encryption session keys (and similar keys), ML-KEM-768 or ML-KEM-1024 is used, preferably ML-KEM-1024.