Testing TLS 1.3 PQC on constrained devices and microcontrollers
Benchmarking TLS 1.3 with post-quantum algorithms on IoT microcontrollers reveals significant performance gaps — a wake-up call for European enterprises planning PQC migration of connected device fleets before 2028–2035 deadlines.
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arXiv:2610.27766v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: The UK, EU and US governments have set timelines for post-quantum cryptography migration of critical systems, with deadlines ranging from 2028 to 2035. This paper focuses on IoT-class devices and microcontrollers and the viability of using PQC to connect these devices in secure TLS 1.3 connections. Using wolfSSL, we benchmark a 36-combination TLS 1.3 algorithm matrix, pairing ML-KEM-512/768/1024 and X25519/ECC P-256 key exchange with ML-DSA-44/65/
Editorial Analysis
Many European enterprises operate large IoT fleets that must migrate to post-quantum cryptography under forthcoming mandates; understanding hardware constraints now prevents costly last-minute replacements.
Inventory IoT devices by compute capability and begin PQC handshake testing to identify which devices will require firmware updates or hardware replacement.
Post-quantum cryptography mandates are approaching, and many IoT devices may lack the processing power to comply — early testing prevents costly surprises.
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