New candidate JEP: 497: Quantum-Resistant Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Algorithm

[Iris Clark]

The following JEP with scope "SE" has been moved to the Candidate state:

  497: Quantum-Resistant Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Algorithm
  https://openjdk.org/jeps/497

    Summary: Enhance the security of Java applications by providing an
    implementation of the quantum-resistant Module-Lattice-Based Digital
    Signature Algorithm (ML-DSA).  Digital signatures are used to detect
    unauthorized modifications to data and to authenticate the identity of
    signatories.  ML-DSA is designed to be secure against future quantum
    computing attacks.  It has been standardized by the United States
    National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in FIPS 204.

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Thanks,
Iris