Dell brings post-quantum cryptography to the root of trust

Dell has added a post-quantum algorithm to the embedded controller in its Dell Pro PCs and moved off-host BIOS checks to quantum-resistant hashing. The company warns future quantum computers could forge firmware signatures, and migrating storage cryptography will take multiple releases.

• Post-quantum algorithm embedded in Dell Pro's embedded controller
• Off-host BIOS verification moved to quantum-resistant hashing
• Storage cryptography migration will span multiple releases and vendors