What Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Standard requires
This standard specifies ML-DSA, a set of algorithms that can be used to generate and verify digital signatures. Digital signatures are used to detect unauthorized modifications to data and to authenticate the identity of the signatory. ML-DSA is a lattice-based digital signature algorithm believed to be secure, even against adversaries in possession of a large-scale quantum computer. The recipient of signed data can use a digital signature as evidence in demonstrating to a third party that the signature was, in fact, generated by the claimed signatory, a property known as non-repudiation. This standard is applicable to all federal departments and agencies for the protection of sensitive unclassified information. The core obligation is that either this standard, FIPS 205, FIPS 186-5, or NIST Special Publication 800-208 shall be used in designing and implementing public-key-based signature systems that federal departments and agencies operate or that are operated for them under contract. The standard specifies the mathematical steps for key generation, signature generation, and signature verification. The adoption and use of this standard are also available to private and commercial organizations. Digital signature key pairs created under this standard shall not be used for other purposes.
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- Section 1.1: This standard specifies the mathematical steps that need to be performed for key generation, signature generation, and signature verification.
- Section 6: This standard is applicable to all federal departments and agencies for the protection of sensitive unclassified information that is not subject to section 2315 of Title 10, United States Code, or section 3502 (2) of Title 44, United States Code.
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