Charter

Introduction

Cryptography is one of the foundations of secure and trusted systems. The Cryptography SIG will monitor and examine developments in cryptography and their implications to RISC-V on an ongoing basis, and define the strategy for robust, performant cryptography within RISC-V.

Background

Cryptography SIG serves as an umbrella and expert body for work related to new cryptographic algorithms within RISC-V. The SIG continues the work of the Cryptography Task Group that was discontinued after the ratification of the initial Scalar and Vector Cryptography extensions.

Objectives

Monitor and Examine developments in the field of cryptography, particularly their implications for RISC-V, including areas such as:

• New Algorithms

• Protocols

• Standards

• Attacks

Define the Cryptography strategy for RISC-V to ensure compliance, efficiency, performance and robustness are state of the art.

Consider the need for new task groups to address requirements as they arise, and propose these to the Security HC.

Collaborations

Cryptography SIG works most closely with Security HCPreview and its task groups.

Current TGs meeting under Cryptography SIG umbrella are Post-Quantum CryptographyPreview and High Assurance CryptographyPreview