Living definition
What is HQC (FIPS 207)?
Post-Quantum Cryptography Security & Identity
- As of
- 2026-08-20
- Revision
- 2026-08-17.1
- Method
- v1.3.0
Definition
The term, in context
AI-assisted draft · approved dataset
HQC is a code-based key encapsulation mechanism built on quasi-cyclic codes, deriving its security from the hardness of decoding a random quasi-cyclic linear code rather than from structured lattices. Assigned the FIPS 207 designation, it serves as an algorithmically independent alternative to lattice-based encapsulation, so a break in lattice assumptions would not compromise both at once.
Live readiness status
Status as of the current dateline
AI-assisted assembly · derived results
As of 2026-08-20, verified readiness is 40 (claimed 55, reported 48, gap 15) — Strong evidence strength; current signals suggest Track; not yet.
The readiness fact belongs to the canonical Readiness Verdict for HQC (FIPS 207).
Dataset approval
Human editorial release
pragma.vision editorial — standing authorization (operator dev@soft.house, 2026-07-17)
- Dataset
- 2026-08-17.1
- Hash
- sha256:0c37108a182f510fc8cf4d1dfc3a30339f2b59e62654201edea2f530a268707e
- Approved
- 2026-08-17