RFC 9794: Terminology for Post-Quantum Traditional Hybrid Schemes
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
One aspect of the transition to post-quantum algorithms in cryptographic protocols is the development of hybrid schemes that incorporate both post-quantum and traditional asymmetric algorithms. This document defines terminology for such schemes. It is intended to be used as a reference and, hopefully, to ensure consistency and clarity across different protocols, standards, and organisations.
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC9794
- Published
- June 2025
- Authors
- F. Driscoll; M. Parsons; B. Hale
- Status
- INFORMATIONAL
- Stream
- IETF
- Area
- sec
- Pages
- 15
- Also known as
- —
Topics
Related documents
Ranked automatically by shared keywords, IETF area and stream — not by editorial selection.
- RFC 9955Hybrid Signature SpectrumsCurrent
July 2026
- RFC 9370Multiple Key Exchanges in the Internet Key Exchange Protocol Version 2 (IKEv2)Current
May 2023
- RFC 9787Guidance on End-to-End Email SecurityCurrent
August 2025
- RFC 9958Post-Quantum Cryptography for EngineersCurrent
June 2026
- RFC 9964ML-DSA for JSON Object Signing and Encryption (JOSE) and CBOR Object Signing and Encryption (COSE)Current
May 2026
- RFC 9973TLS 1.3 Extension for Using Certificates with an External Pre-Shared KeyCurrent
July 2026
- RFC 9980Post-Quantum Cryptography in OpenPGPCurrent
June 2026
- RFC 9053CBOR Object Signing and Encryption (COSE): Initial AlgorithmsUpdated
August 2022
Also filed under
About this page
The document record above — title, authors, date, status, stream, area, relationships, DOI and errata — is imported verbatim from the public RFC Editor index. The “in plain English” section is editorial: written by The metasystema editorial team, not part of the RFC. Where the two differ, the RFC text governs.
Last checked against the RFC Editor index on . RFCs are never revised after publication; changes are issued as new documents.
Data sources · Editorial policy · Report a correction · What is an RFC?