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Support for Lightweight Cryptography Standardization (Ascon), Block Cipher Modes and Password Hashing Schemes Development
Department of Commerce · MD
- Est. solicitation
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- Date posted
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- Source
- Open forecast
Description
The objective of this task is to provide support to NIST in standardizing the selected lightweight cryptographic algorithm, Ascon, for resource-constrained devices. The task also includes developing a new mode of operation, called an accordion cipher mode, to address the limitations of the block cipher modes. This task also provides support in the development of a memory-hard password hashing scheme that is effective in protecting against brute-force attacks.
Planning details
- Estimated value
- $250K - $499K
- Contract type
- Unknown
Classifications
- NAICS541990
- PSC541990