PQ Shield’s Poschmann receives award at CHES 2026

PQ Shield’s Dr. Axel Poschmann received the Test of Time Award at CHES 2026 for his work designing PRESENT, an ultra-lightweight block cipher. Created as a more efficient alternative to AES for resource-constrained devices like RFID tags and sensor networks, PRESENT was one of only two algorithms initially included in the ISO/IEC 29192-2 international lightweight cryptography standard. “Great security research isn’t just about solving today’s problems,” says Poschmann, “It’s about anticipating the needs of tomorrow’s technology ecosystem.” The design principles behind PRESENT now underpin secure communication across billions of low-power devices powering the Internet of Things. PRESENT Cipher Recognized with CHES 2026 Test of Time Award Created as a solution for resource-constrained devices, the cipher’s architecture prioritized minimal hardware footprint while retaining the structural advantages of a block cipher over simpler stream ciphers. This focus addressed a critical gap. The widely adopted Advanced Encryption Standard, or AES, proved too resource-intensive for applications like RFID tags and sensor networks. Source: https://pqshield.com/dr-axel-poschmann-receives-test-of-time-award-at-ches-2026/ More like thisQuantum CryptographyQuantum-safe PQC integration relies on asymmetric cryptography, MITRE findsQuantum TechnologyQuantum Leap Energy and Necsa Formalize HALEU PartnershipEmerging TechnologyIBM stacks silicon wafers for a denser, faster chipQuantum SecurityQeM Acquires Jet Lab Assets for Full-Stack Quantum SecurityStay currentSee today’s quantum computing news on Quantum Zeitgeist for the latest breakthroughs in qubits, hardware, algorithms, and industry deals. Tags: Dr. Donovan Dr. Donovan is a futurist and technology writer covering the quantum revolution. Where classical computers manipulate bits that are either on or off, quantum machines exploit superposition and entanglement to process information in ways that classical physics cannot. Dr. Donovan tracks the full quantum landscape: fault-tolerant computing, photonic and superconducting architectures, post-quantum cryptography, and the geopolitical race between nations and corporations to achieve quantum advantage. The decisions being made now, in research labs and government offices around the world, will determine who controls the most powerful computers ever built. Latest Posts by Dr. Donovan: Quantum Ledger Funds Manchester Cryptographers to Build Quantum-Proof Signatures October 15, 2026 Quantum computer simulates scattering across a range of energies October 15, 2026 CEO of Xanadu, Christian Weedbrook, Talks on Company In Fireside Chat October 15, 2026